Tag Archives: HCVETS

FYI: New post-sharing options available on the AskNod weblog

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Laura

Due to some site tweaking by NOD, readers can now share posts via new services.  Click on a post title, scroll down to choose one or to sign up: (The bold are new.) Twitter, Facebook, Email, Print, Reddit, Select “More” to access … Continue reading →

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Acute HCV survelliance in the US: How’s it going?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Laura

Not very well actually. First some definitions from the CDC: Clinical Description of Acute HCV “An acute illness with a discrete onset of any sign or symptom* consistent with acute viral hepatitis (e.g., fever, headache, malaise, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, … Continue reading →

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CAVC–THOMAS V. SHINSEKI-IT DOESN’T ADD UP

Posted on January 27, 2013 by asknod

Saint Mary Schoelen sends us this bit of a Judicial Hanky Panky remand. All I see it doing is  teaching the BVA and the raters to be honest when passing out their thirty pieces of silver. “Honest” meaning thorough and … Continue reading →

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How multi-dose vials (MDVs) and insulin pens can be contaminated with HCV

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Laura

Patient-to-patient contamination with multi-dose vials This is how I interpret the image above: 1.  Syringe and needle draw fluid from a multi-dose vial (MDV).  A patient with HCV is injected.  Microscopic blood cells can backflow into the syringe. 2.  Needle … Continue reading →

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OraQuick® HCV Rapid Antibody Test

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Laura

This should be in every doctor’s office.  It was used in Exeter, NH during the recent HCV outbreak.  It’s FDA approved to detect HCV in fingerstick blood or whole blood with results in 20 minutes.   HCV rapid test Reimbursement & … Continue reading →

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CAPITALIZING ON THE INSULIN PEN

Posted on January 25, 2013 by asknod

Remember good ol’ boy Rahm “The Rahmrod” Emanuel of Casa Blanca Fame? He was the White House chief of staff in the President’s first administration. He was best remembered for his famous election plaint “Never let a good catastrophe go to waste”. … Continue reading →

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SENATOR SEEKS TESTING OF VETS

Posted on January 25, 2013 by asknod

Member John of Vermont sticky stuff sends us this. Senator Schumer (D-NY) came out today and advocated for Vets. More specifically, in light of the sanitary protocols breakdown at the Buffalo VAMC, he suggested it might be a good idea … Continue reading →

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HERE WE GO AGAIN

Posted on January 15, 2013 by asknod

Great. Buffalo’s VAMC is in the news again. This time they are attempting a redux of the venerable jetgun using one-patient insulin pens again and again on multiple patients. Their feeble plaint? “We changed the needles before reusing the pens”. … Continue reading →

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CAVC–KETCHUM V. SHINSEKI

Posted on January 14, 2013 by asknod

Hot off the presses for 2013. The very first HCV decision of the new year. Click here.  Erase the word {query} and then insert  11-3304 in the search bar. Then click on the blue download in the upper left to view. Keith … Continue reading →

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Dueling doctors over HCV screening

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Laura

 The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is a group that makes recommendations to  primary care physicians about preventative care.  For example, they grade health screening tests with  A , B, C, or D.   They recently made a controversial recommendation on … Continue reading →

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