Category Archives: HCV Health

SOFOSBUVIR IN THE LEAD

Posted on September 29, 2013 by asknod

Just as I suspected, Gilead Science is going to be the big ticket winner in the race to kill the bug. Here’s an update on the field of competitors. The smart money says to buy some Gilead stock. I got … Continue reading →

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IFN HCV TREATMENT– YES OR NO?

Posted on September 28, 2013 by asknod

Here’s the smartest bit of deductive (and inductive) thinking to come along in a great while. Pop Smoke sends us this enlightened exposé of the outcomes of those SVR versus the great unwashed like myself who are glow in the dark … Continue reading →

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HCV SVR IN THE REAL WORLD

Posted on September 25, 2013 by asknod

VA is always trying to suck in a new cohort of victims for their triple drug cocktail called Victrelis. They bought in hard with about three trainloads  early on in hopes of knocking out HCV as we know it in … Continue reading →

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VA–RELAX, IT’S A BLIND STUDY

Posted on September 18, 2013 by asknod

I’ve never been one for conspiracy theories or wiping my fingerprints off guns I handle. But… the other day an obvious piece of junk mail arrived from the VA. This one was labeled the Million Veteran Baseline Survey. Now, keep … Continue reading →

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FDA approved FibroScan (R) in April 2013. But will the VA buy them?

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Laura

We wish this non-evasive technology had been available in the United States market ten years ago. Instead, my DH had to endure getting stabbed with a long fat needle while fully awake.  According to a press release, FibroScan® has been available … Continue reading →

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CAVC–MAPA v. SHINSEKI–VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR HCV CLAIMS

Posted on September 7, 2013 by asknod

In my continuing search for information on Malcolm in the Middle’s quest for more definitive proof of injuries due to untreated HCV for 12 years, and his later Interferon prophylaxis that damaged him further, I came across Mr. David L. … Continue reading →

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Two HCV Public Service Announcements on Youtube

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Laura

Anyone seen these on TV?  I haven’t.  The medieval theme doesn’t make sense until the knight lifts his sword to the Silent Dragon. I think the Willie Nelson HCV PSA (public service announcement) is a more effective communication.  I also … Continue reading →

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AMMO FOR SVR VETS

Posted on August 30, 2013 by asknod

Many of you come here and ask what to do about being SVR (cured of HCV) and blind… or with DM2, or with thyroid problems. etc. etc. Why does VA abandon us as soon as we are “cured” and ignore … Continue reading →

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INTERFERON INFORMATION FOR SECONDARY CLAIMS

Posted on August 17, 2013 by asknod

Malcolm in the middle is getting ready to go back and gird for a second battle with VA. He kicked the dragon but in the process, he got winged. All who have done Interferon have their private horror tale to … Continue reading →

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GILEAD SCIENCES SET TO GO-BUT WHERE?

Posted on August 10, 2013 by asknod

With all the latest trial completed, the Sofosbuvir/Daclatasivir/Ribavirin combo is clocking 100% of the last 40 patients.  The Philadelphia GS7977 trials yielded a resounding 100%  SVR of the 40 souls on it. The Seattle, Houston and Denver trials were equally … Continue reading →

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