Tag Archives: HCV Health Tips

CAVC–BIRTH OF A WRIT-ACT III SCENE 1- THE EBENNIES MAD SCRAMBLE

Posted on February 22, 2015 by asknod

In dealing with the VA over the years, I have found certain footprints in the concrete as VA begins the inevitable slide into home base. One, most apparent, is the beginnings of life at the eBenefits site. This usually entails … Continue reading →

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What the heck is a kiedove?

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Laura

It’s a word I made up–a simple anagram–from Dovekie (also Little Auk), an Arctic sea bird I’ve never had the pleasure to see in the feather. The happy, beautiful Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) describes them: Little auks float on the waves … Continue reading →

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Death certificates and HCV underreporting

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Laura

Subject: Death certificates. Yuck. But here goes anyway. According to two national (non-VA) studies, death comes calling more often in the guise of HCV than death certificates reflect. And the conclusions drawn from them must have those in government unnerved. … Continue reading →

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Access to taxpayer-funded VA research and public domain research

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Laura

I’m frequently frustrated by my lack of access to VA medical research because I’m not a student who has access to academic databases nor can I afford to subscribe to medical journals or databases. Public databases like PubMed provide abstracts … Continue reading →

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Strong words from Sen. Bernie Sanders regarding Gilead’s drug pricing in written testimony

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Laura

Topic: Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Hearing: Hepatitis C Medications. December 3, 2014, 11:30 a.m.. LINK–video doesn’t start until 21:41. The video content varies from the written testimony (Link below). I believe that viewing the video will be a worth your time. I … Continue reading →

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Veteran Choice Card recent headlines and updates

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Laura

A new controversy is brewing about the allocation of these choice funds since use as been light. On the other hand, my Marine just got his card. I think we should keep an open mind to see what Sec. McDonald … Continue reading →

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The post-1992 transfusion quandary with regard to blood safety

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Laura

The CDC estimates five million patients receive blood each year resulting in a total of 14.6 million transfusions per year. People are uneasy when they have to be transfused. The CDC is just one agency testing blood safety. It is … Continue reading →

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Supporting the One and Only safe injection campaign

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Laura

The CDC’s “One and Only One” safe injection campaign is accepted by public health professionals globally but the desire for a safe jet injection needless device are still very much desired by many as a means to prevent accidental needlesticks … Continue reading →

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ILP–MR. BOYD, WON’T YOU GRANT ME MY I-L-P

Posted on January 19, 2015 by asknod

I must make amends to Janis when (and if) I ever get to Heaven. As some know, a big part of my Writ is to provoke what the Veterans Rehabilitation and Education arm of VA has been avoiding for three and a half … Continue reading →

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VHA– HARVONI HAS ARRIVED

Posted on January 15, 2015 by asknod

Just in time for the almost-gone stage 4 (Metavir) Heppers of my era, the VA is apparently snapping up Harvoni at $867 a pill. That’s down from the official price charged Multicare and Franciscan of $1187.00 each. The best news … Continue reading →