HIV cure research: Are we there yet?
An HIV cure is not yet in sight; however, scientists are actively pursuing a number of strategies in the hopes of one day achieving this goal.
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BC-CfE researchers working with community to understand care needs of BC seniors with HIV
BC’s health care system is entering unchartered territory with the evolution of the HIV epidemic. According to the BC-CfE, one in two people on HIV treatment in BC are age 50 or older, compared with one in 10 two decades earlier. This means people with HIV are living to ages where seniors’ facilities become part of their health-care trajectory.
Week at HIV centre in BC (BC-CfE) an eye-opener for three Saskatchewan physicians
Saskatchewan primary-care physician has a simple message for doctors who are thinking of expanding their capacity to care for people with HIV. “Do it!” said Dr. Laura Marshall, a La Ronge family physician.
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December 1st is World AIDS Day – Know Your Status
December 1st is World AIDS Day, and the official United Nations theme this year is “Know Your Status.” Throughout the month of November, the BC-CfE has worked to build awareness about HIV and challenged British Columbians to learn more about HIV.
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Training to improve HIV care
Award-winning BC-CfE education programs engage health care providers in BC and the global health community
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Challenge yourself to know HIV – Take our quiz
The BC-CfE has a new way for you to learn about HIV. Take our quiz!
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We are challenging everyone in BC to know their HIV status and to know HIV
Throughout the month of November, the BC-CfE is building awareness about HIV. We are challenging everyone to learn more about HIV.
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New research looks at effects of loneliness among people living with HIV
Loneliness and stigma can be everyday realities faced by many people living with HIV. In a presentation this month to health care providers at St. Paul’s Hospital, Dr. Marianne Harris presented new research on how these experiences can affect health and quality of life.
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A decade of effective drug safety monitoring led by the BC-CfE
Ten years ago, the BC-CfE officially launched the Pharmacovigilance Initiative to closely monitor the safety of HIV antiretroviral drug treatment.
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BC-CfE study uncovers reasons for some in gay and bi community not accessing HIV testing
The Momentum Health Study reveals the most common reasons for testing-or not testing for HIV-among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.