Lessons remembered on World AIDS Day
1 December 2020
As the world faces the COVID-19 pandemic we’re hearing on World AIDS Day that lessons learned over the last four decades are helping the fight today. David Zura explains.
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New HIV infections reach an all-time low in B.C. despite COVID-19 challenges
29 November 2020
New HIV infections currently at an all-time low in B.C. New HIV infections are at their lowest rate since the disease first hit British Columbia, according to top researcher Dr. Julio Montaner. Last year, on Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, Montaner declared the epidemic of HIV/AIDS over in B.C. because infection rates had fallen so
2nd wave of virus could jeopardize 4 decades of work on HIV/AIDS, expert warns
29 November 2020
New HIV infections are at their lowest rate since the disease first hit British Columbia, according to top researcher Dr. Julio Montaner. Last year, on Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, Montaner declared the epidemic of HIV/AIDS over in B.C. because infection rates had fallen so low. This year, despite concerns that COVID-19 restrictions would get
Dr. Peter Diaries still resonate after 30 years, drawing parallels between the battles against AIDS and COVID
28 November 2020
Peter Jepson-Young became the face of the HIV crisis in broadcasts that described the reality of an epidemic Thirty years since her son first dared to show his face on the nightly news, beaming his story of living with and eventually dying of AIDS into living rooms across British Columbia, Shirley Young still starts each
Dr. Peter Diaries still resonate after 30 years, drawing parallels between the battles against AIDS and COVID
28 November 2020
Peter Jepson-Young became the face of the HIV crisis in broadcasts that described the reality of an epidemic Thirty years since her son first dared to show his face on the nightly news, beaming his story of living with and eventually dying of AIDS into living rooms across British Columbia, Shirley Young still starts each
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn
27 November 2020
BC’s world-reknown expert on HIV/AIDS is reporting the lowest rate of new infections since the AIDS epidemic started in BC Dr. Julio Montaner speaks with Stephen Quinn about the advances since the death of Dr. Peter Jepson-Young and how health leaders have dropped the ball on its covid-19 response.
BC’s world-reknown expert on HIV/AIDS is reporting the lowest rate of new infections since the AIDS epidemic started in BC
27 November 2020
Dr. Julio Montaner speaks with Stephen Quinn about the advances since the death of Dr. Peter Jepson-Young and how health leaders have dropped the ball on its covid-19 response.
Artist and AIDS activist working on new documentary about covid and AIDS
26 November 2020
Tiko Kerr speaks with Stephen Quinn about the impact of drawing connections between the two pandemics.
They saw the worst of the AIDS crisis
25 November 2020
Jodie Martinson speaks with Dr. Silvia Guillemi and Irene Goldstone who witnessed the challenges faced by early HIV/AIDS patients and new Dr. Peter Jepson-Young personally.
HIV Incidence Is Lower in States With More Generous Low-Income Food Benefits
20 November 2020
Studies consistently show that food insecurity increases vulnerability to HIV and worsens health outcomes for people living with HIV. While federal and state programs in the U.S., such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provide food assistance to low-income people, income guidelines and other restrictions can keep such programs out of reach for people
HIV Incidence Is Lower in States With More Generous Low-Income Food Benefits
20 November 2020
Studies consistently show that food insecurity increases vulnerability to HIV and worsens health outcomes for people living with HIV. While federal and state programs in the U.S., such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provide food assistance to low-income people, income guidelines and other restrictions can keep such programs out of reach for people
Young adult pilot OAT clinic indicates harm reduction services saves lives
17 November 2020
The number of deaths caused by drug poisoning far exceeds the deaths caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia. The BC Coroners Services report states that 1,202 people have died this year from illicit drugs. Many of these fatalities occurred in a private residence when people with an opioid use disorder (OUD) were using
Laurie Edmiston: The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening an HIV resurgence
16 November 2020
Scientists projected that available treatments would eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030-then COVID-19 happened This year was supposed to be the year we took control of the HIV epidemic. Four years ago, governments around the world-including Canada-committed to achieving three targets: 90 percent of people with HIV diagnosed; 90 percent of those
World AIDS Day 2020 Offers New Research Trial for Injectable HIV Treatment
13 November 2020
World AIDS Day takes place on Dec. 1 each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Globally, there are an estimated 36.7 million people who have the virus. Despite
FHS grad students evaluate COVID-19 swab collection techniques to improve patient diagnostic experience
6 November 2020
Nasopharyngeal swabs have been used for decades to diagnose respiratory infections, including COVID-19. A trained healthcare professional takes the sample by inserting a long swab through the nose to an area at the back of the nasal cavity called the posterior nasopharynx. Despite their widespread use however, there is no universally agreed upon optimal technique
New research hopes to improve COVID-19 nasal swab test
28 October 2020
A nasal test for COVID-19 takes just a few seconds, but getting a long swab stuck up the nose isn’t an experience many people would describe as pleasant. New research led by a team at St. Paul’s Hospital hopes to make the diagnostic process a bit more comfortable. Their study found that rotating the swab
New research hopes to improve COVID-19 nasal swab test
28 October 2020
A nasal test for COVID-19 takes just a few seconds, but getting a long swab stuck up the nose isn’t an experience many people would describe as pleasant. New research led by a team at St. Paul’s Hospital hopes to make the diagnostic process a bit more comfortable. Their study found that rotating the swab
2021 Scholar and Research Trainee competitions: Applications are now open
28 October 2020
Applications are now open for our 2021 Scholar and Research Trainee competitions. As MSFHR’s flagship funding programs, the Scholar and Research Trainee awards provide funding to support BC’s next generation of health researchers in advancing science, addressing health priorities, and improving the health of British Columbians. MSFHR Scholar awards help BC researchers build leading-edge health
Combining COVID-19 and HIV testing could help reduce the spread of both viruses
27 October 2020
A computer model suggests the COVID-19 pandemic could facilitate the spread of HIV Disruptions to healthcare services would drive a 9% increase in new HIV infections However, integrating HIV and COVID-19 testing could reduce new HIV infections 17% The global COVID-19 pandemic has burdened health systems and disrupted routine medical care for many people. It
How immune cells can recognize-and control-HIV when therapy is interrupted
6 October 2020
Immune cells that can recognize residual HIV-infected cells in people living with HIV (PLWH) who take antiretroviral therapy (ART) remain active for years, says a new study published today in eLife. The findings also suggest the majority of these immune cells, called CD8+ T cells, should have the capacity to detect the HIV-infected cells that