Tag Archives: HCVETS

vA HCV RELATED DOG & PONY SHOWS

Posted on August 19, 2012 by asknod

Enclosed for your edification is a large compendium of all things HCV from the vA library. No, Virginia. The small v is not a typo. It represents the government’s commitment to Veterans who merit a capitalized V. As such, anything you read … Continue reading →

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“If you haven’t figured it out yet, we’re here to talk about jet injectors.”

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Laura

More excerpts (in italics) from the FDA public hearing on jet-guns 8/9/05 FDA Presenter: Jason Lipman. Lead Reviewer. General Hospital Devices Branch. Definition? “These devices typically have a large medicinal vial that fills an injection chamber after each subsequent injection. Reusable … Continue reading →

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CDC–TIME FOR YOUR CHECKUP, BOOMERS

Posted on August 16, 2012 by asknod

In a surprising announcement which I just discovered on my facenovel from Pen Lutt Astronutt, the CDC has decided it’s time for a Boomer physical to see how we fared all these years vis a vis HCV. Yes, they are … Continue reading →

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HCV AND ANTIBIOTICS

Posted on August 14, 2012 by asknod

And we thought that NSAIDs and Tylenol were our only enemies. Newsflash. The list of nasties seems to grow longer every day. I spotted this from LIVER GUY on my facebook page. I friended him because anyone with a name … Continue reading →

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Pass the household bleach?

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Laura

Imagine a lady chopping onions with a sharp knife when she accidentally slices her finger open. It’s a deep cut. Her blood has dripped on the cutting board, counter top, and kitchen floor. After dressing the wound, she calls her … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD– BOOK EXCERPT.

Posted on August 8, 2012 by asknod

Member Courtney of recent Air Force fame asks me for a book excerpt before she buys it. I’ll bite. How about this: Continuity I don’t know if any of you have ever visited a movie set. There is a group … Continue reading →

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HCV drug clinical trial suspended plus insider-trading

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Laura

According to Bloomberg.com articles by David Voreacos and Drew Armstrong, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) has suspended a clinical trial for BMS-986094 because a patient developed heart failure: “Bristol gained the compound in January with the acquisition of Inhibitex Inc. for $2.5 billion. The purchase was designed … Continue reading →

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Liver transplants: Could your Congressman be an ally when the VA fails?

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Laura

My DH never received his Combat Action Ribbon (Marine/Vietnam) and the Navy archivists ignore us. Recently we informed Congressman Kline about our problem; a staff person followed-up promptly. After discussing our issue, I conveyed our appreciation for their role … Continue reading →

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On a pinhead

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Laura

I’ve been reading a biology text book (c. 1987) that we own. These sentences struck me: “A virus is a genome enclosed in a protective coat. The tiniest viruses are only 20 nm in diameter–smaller than a ribosome. Millions could … Continue reading →

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Words worth remembering: FDA public hearing on jet-guns (8/9/05)

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Laura

Revisit with me the picture Dr. Martin Friede (WHO) painted seven long years ago concerning jet-gun devices (emphasis mine): CHAIRMAN EDMISTON: You represent sort of the pragmatic perspective here, Dr. Friede. You’re out there in the field. If industry met … Continue reading →