Tag Archives: HCVETS

African American veterans have the highest prevalence of HCV in VHA

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Laura

In the 2006 article Hepatitis C Infection in African Americans Brian Perlman writes “Although African Americans represent only 12% of the US population, they represent ∼22% of the estimated Americans with chronic HCV infection;” and “The African American population in the United … Continue reading →

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VICTORIA’S SECRET–WHEN C-FILES ARE COMPROMISED

Posted on May 10, 2013 by asknod

I got an email from Victoria about her husband’s c-file. First of all, gentlemen, divorce your mind from her name. This is nothing scurrilous. She could just as well have been named Monica. Names are immaterial. Victoria and her husband have finally … Continue reading →

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Sobering future HCV mortality chart

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Laura

This chart is from a series of lecture slides from the University of Louisville containing information adapted from “Davis et al, Liver Transplant, 2003; 9:331-338.” The HCV death projections are a lot worse when patients are untreated. Public health officials … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BENNETT v. SHINSEKI– 1154(b) AND WHEN DID THEY KNOW IT?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by asknod

These pro se attacks on the gates of Rome by insignificant widows are always awe-inspiring. I have written no end of these cases and all have had positive outcomes insofar as the pro se litigants caught the VA doing something … Continue reading →

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CAVC–MELANCON v. SHINSEKI–MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE

Posted on May 1, 2013 by asknod

About a month ago, the famous Malcolm H. Melancon Jr. of asknod fame contacted us (dogs, ponies, feral cat) and asked Nod where we’d been all these years. It was September 27th, 2011 when I wrote up his last adventures in … Continue reading →

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VBN YUKU–MEDIC DENIES CORRELATION BETWEEN JETGUNS AND HCV

Posted on April 19, 2013 by asknod

Member Kel sends me this link to another Veterans web site. I attach the link here because I am concerned that Veterans with HCV might get the idea (misconception) that the only way they could have been infected with HCV … Continue reading →

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GILEAD SCIENCE ANNOUNCES SALES OF SOFOSBUVIR SOON

Posted on April 17, 2013 by asknod

This just in from Randy. Nothing more exciting than hearing them announce the cure for Polio and the like. This is long-awaited for many. Many of us hope to get a shot at this soon. Pills daily and no needles.

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Jet-injectors spread HCV show and tell

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Laura

Virologist Nathan Wolfe is somewhat nervous in this 2010 TEDMED talk; he had to start twice to coordinate with his slides. And maybe he knew he was about to make some enemies in the mainstream medical world and lose some financial … Continue reading →

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VA’s message to vets with HCV

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Laura

It’s a little late for this advice but here it is: The VA advises veterans that people with HCV should use a condom every time one has sex. “Protect others “If you have hepatitis C, you can give the virus to other … Continue reading →

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NOW SERVING #37…#37?

Posted on April 12, 2013 by asknod

Arkhick50, one of our fellow members (and fellow Vietnam Veteran) claims another win. Having mastered the art of “Win or Die”, it seems he has the Little Rock VARO teetering back on their heels. If you recall, he finally hit … Continue reading →