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Public health Johnny-come-latelies on HCV

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Laura

Zoom, zoom.  The federal government health professionals are revving up their Denali SUVs  to educate the public on hepatitis.  Yesterday, they announced on the aids.gov blog: SOUNDING THE ALARM ON A SILENT EPIDEMIC: FEDERAL HIV/STD ADVISORY GROUP ADOPTS VIRAL HEPATITIS … Continue reading →

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CAVC–SCHUBRING V. SHINSEKI–HEARING LOSS DUE TO IFN THERAPY

Posted on February 13, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a decision that bears mentioning. No doubt we’ll see this gentleman sail by again on this one. Mr. James P. Schubring has appealed his recent denial at the BVA. As is their wont, they have stepped all over his … Continue reading →

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THE THOUSAND-MILE LONG SCREWDRIVER

Posted on February 10, 2013 by asknod

In a brief (and rare) moment of camaraderie, VA Secretary Eric “Chia Pet” Shinseki and  HUD Secretary Shaun ” Shu-Shu” Donovan decided to go slumming on the streets of DC last Thursday night. Their mission? Find homeless Vets and other … Continue reading →

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HAGEL–THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB?

Posted on February 9, 2013 by asknod

Much is being made of Chuck Hagel’s enlisted status as a solid foundation for an appointment to the Secretary of Defense. Some of it hinges on his appointment thirty years ago (1981) as Asst. VA director before it attained cabinet status. As … Continue reading →

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DENIGRATING THE VA

Posted on February 9, 2013 by asknod

Allow me to apologize to a large contingent of the Veterans Benefits Agency (VBA). I speak of the rank and file who handle our claims. They are represented by the AFGE, a union I am sure wants the best outcome … Continue reading →

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Tattoos as an important risk factor for HCV: Study says “…No place for doubt…”

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Laura

Multi-national study title: Tattooing and the risk of transmission of hepatitis C: a systematic review and meta-analysis Publication: International Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 14, Issue 11 , Pages e928-e940, November 2010 The full text is also accessible from the UK’s Hepatitis C Trust … Continue reading →

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VETS OVERPAID

Posted on February 6, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a good one from LawBob. Vets were overpaid. Really? $943 mil. since 1993.  But, but! Well, gee, if VA makes a mistake 60% of the time, how many billions did they underpay us since 1993? VA math is some … Continue reading →

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#33’s STORY-MARK DOES DC

Posted on February 6, 2013 by asknod

This is one of those warm fuzzy moments where I get to nod (my head) and say “Toldja”. Long before even a thought of a book had crossed Cupcake’s mind, I met Mark. The how and why was not important … Continue reading →

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LEFT-HANDED TOBACCO AND THE VA

Posted on February 5, 2013 by asknod

A member who wishes to remain anonymous asked me to publish this. Since I am in one of the two new states who recognize the right to do this recreationally, I think it bears discussion. I make no recommendations pro or con … Continue reading →

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Merck’s instructive narrated animation about HCV

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Laura

Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States, has produced a 5-minute animation that provides details to help laypersons visualize and understand obscure terms and concepts presented in press releases and scientific materials. For example, the press release “Microbiotix … Continue reading →

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