Tag Archives: Service Connection

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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Hep C maps: Access BIG data online

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Laura

For an overview of HCV demographics, register (name, email, password), agree to “personal use only” of the mapping application, and you can explore HCV prevalence and hospitalization data to 2006. You can drill down by zip code or whatever … Continue reading →

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1965 Jet gun injector image to save

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Laura

Front view of a hand-held jet-injector, also known as a Ped-O-Jet. The jet gun’s wide surface area makes it easy to intuit how easily it transmitted blood-borne pathogens’ DNA and RNA through percutaneous mass vaccinations. (Latin: “by way of the … Continue reading →

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CAVC SERIES–GILBERT’S LASTING LEGACY

Posted on January 18, 2013 by asknod

When we survey our Veterans fiefdom for judicial uniqueness, we notice that in spite of what is described as a Veteran-friendly environment, we often manage to end up on the wrong side of it. 85% of you, to be exact. … Continue reading →

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BVA– LEROY MACKLEM’S OTHER BROTHER DARYL

Posted on January 17, 2013 by asknod

FROM THE MONTGOMERY WARD CATALOGUE RO IN ALABAMA Here’s one that will take a while to be docketed at the Court. VA will play “Fish on! for a few years. The most common modus operandi is to stick your appeal … Continue reading →

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MILITARY SUICIDES HIT RECORD NUMBERS IN 2012

Posted on January 16, 2013 by asknod

Military suicides (349) surged to record heights in 2012 exceeding the number of losses in Afghanistan (295). Leon “the pants” Panetta had tentatively forecast 325 so this came as a rude surprise. In fact, all the services reported more this year but … Continue reading →