Tag Archives: HCV Veterans

3RD QUARTER BVA DECISIONS JUST RELEASED

Posted on November 22, 2013 by asknod

Just noticed the BVA snuck in the third quarter decisions about two months late. Hey, it’s the congressional shutdown, right? Well, not exactly. Seems they’ve been bedeviled all year with this problem. I suppose the mere threat of a shutdown … Continue reading →

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“Veterans Affairs Research Supports CDC Recommendation to Screen Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C”

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Laura

The “Liver Meeting 2013” conference in DC ends tomorrow. The sponsor of the meeting, the American Association of the Study of Liver Diseases(AASLD), released a press release (11/3/13) on the research of Lisa Backus, M.D., Ph.d. from the VA. As … Continue reading →

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Hepatitis C replication increased during pregnancy according to recent study

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Laura

An abstract of a study just published in Nature signals that mainstream medical associations, like the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), should become proactive by screening for HCV routinely rather than by known risk-factors. “Loss of immune escape mutations during persistent … Continue reading →

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SOFOSBUVIR HITS 85% IN SVR24 TRIALS

Posted on November 2, 2013 by asknod

Now we’re talking, ladies and gentlemen. When I entered this arena in 1995, less than 33% were achieving any kind of success and some relapsed years after. The pegylated Interferon (PegIntron) of the early to mid 2000s again only hit … Continue reading →

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VERTEX ON THE WAY OUT

Posted on October 29, 2013 by asknod

I spotted this on the wire this morning. It was inevitable and I wondered when the boys at Vertex would pull up the stakes and fold the tent. The only sad facet of this is how many lives were inadvertently … Continue reading →

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SOFOSBUVIR DECLARED LEGAL

Posted on October 25, 2013 by asknod

Today the FDA approved what I pray is the cure for my illness 15-0 with nary a naysayer among them. Hepatitis C sufferers who failed the Interferon prophylaxis over the years now have one good shot at killing the dragon. … Continue reading →

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SOFOSBUVIR–HOT OFF THE WIRE

Posted on October 23, 2013 by asknod

We had expected glowing reports this Friday after the FDA review of the new HCV Gilead drug Sofosbuvir. What, then, to our utter surprise than to spot this promising FDA blurb today- three days prior to the upcoming FDA discourse. … Continue reading →

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IT’S SHOWTIME.

Posted on October 23, 2013 by asknod

I filed in 1994. I was denied. I submitted new and material evidence. Nothing happened. In 2007 I refiled and submitted the same evidence again. I won-but only from 2007 forward. I filed an appeal for my 1994 date. I … Continue reading →

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VA examiners should ask patients about their multi-dose vial HCV risk exposure to meet today’s best practices and standards of care

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Laura

Soon private physicians must make basic improvements in their practices. If they deliver haphazard care, they can face penalties. If they follow evidence-based practices, they can be rewarded. Therefore, professional medical associations are creating learning modules, called Practice in Improvement, or … Continue reading →

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New: North Dakota updates Hepatitis C (HCV) outbreak to 28 infections

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Laura

These news stories are so discouraging. The new HCV cluster in ND may be another possible healthcare associated infection. A Minot nursing home investigation is being studied according to one report. State Updates Info on Hepatitis C Outbreak BISMARCK, ND … Continue reading →