Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

WHAT CUSHMAN TELLS US (AND WHAT IT CAN’T YET)

Posted on February 11, 2013 by asknod

Hear’s an excellent article sent in by member John of the Syrup of the Month Club up in Vermont. The article was written by Michael Allen under the auspices of the University of Cincinnati Law Review. What is important about … Continue reading →

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Tattoos as an important risk factor for HCV: Study says “…No place for doubt…”

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Laura

Multi-national study title: Tattooing and the risk of transmission of hepatitis C: a systematic review and meta-analysis Publication: International Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 14, Issue 11 , Pages e928-e940, November 2010 The full text is also accessible from the UK’s Hepatitis C Trust … Continue reading →

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#33’s STORY-MARK DOES DC

Posted on February 6, 2013 by asknod

This is one of those warm fuzzy moments where I get to nod (my head) and say “Toldja”. Long before even a thought of a book had crossed Cupcake’s mind, I met Mark. The how and why was not important … Continue reading →

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LEFT-HANDED TOBACCO AND THE VA

Posted on February 5, 2013 by asknod

A member who wishes to remain anonymous asked me to publish this. Since I am in one of the two new states who recognize the right to do this recreationally, I think it bears discussion. I make no recommendations pro or con … Continue reading →

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Merck’s instructive narrated animation about HCV

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Laura

Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States, has produced a 5-minute animation that provides details to help laypersons visualize and understand obscure terms and concepts presented in press releases and scientific materials. For example, the press release “Microbiotix … Continue reading →

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VBMS OR VBSM?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by asknod

Rarely do I launch into a diatribe against the VA. Strike that. That is one thing you can always be assured of reading here. Unless or until they pull the plug on me as they did Keith Roberts, I will … Continue reading →

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“FIXING” THE VA BACKLOG

Posted on February 4, 2013 by asknod

Member JAVet was toying with this bone and I finally take the initiative and publish it. He pointed out correctly that 16-17 Vets were checking out of the Hotel California each day in 2011-some without collecting their benefits check before … Continue reading →

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THE CHALKMAN

Posted on February 4, 2013 by asknod

Member Robert turned me on to this previously. Now it must be posted. It’s truly amazing that it is on a flat surface. Amazing what the mind can come up with to confound the eye. Almost sounds like, well,  Uncle … Continue reading →

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The Lancet (7/28/11): Globally 10 million intraveneous drug users (IDU) have HCV?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Laura

A recent study of IV drug users infected with HCV in Greece has found that each DU spread the disease to 20 other people.  They are called “superspreaders.” In a BBC article, Charles Gore, chief executive of The Hepatitis C … Continue reading →

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Can you kill HCV on equipment by boiling or burning? NO, CDC warns inmates.

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Laura

HCV to pot of boiling water or hot flame: Bring it on. You can’t stop me. Here’s the flyer:  http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HCV/PDFs/HepCIncarcerationFactSheet.pdf CDC Publication No. 21-1306 entitled Hepatitis C and Incarceration,  page 2, states: Why doesn’t cleaning kill the Hepatitis C virus? Bleaching, … Continue reading →

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