Posted On: Tuesday, September 8th, 2015
Understanding the Effects of HIV on Cognitive and Mental Functioning The “Positive Brain Health Now” research team of McGill University has developed a short questionnaire to better understand the effects of HIV on cognitive and mental functioning. It only takes 5-10 minutes to complete. For more information, contact the Positive Brain Health Now research team… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, August 31st, 2015
The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) wants to hear from you! They are currently seeking a patient group input report for AbbVie 2D–GT4 (ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir) and, therefore, the Pacific Hep C Network (PHCN) needs your thoughts, opinions, and experiences for our report. CADTH Patient Group Input Reports The… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, August 23rd, 2015
Many people in Canada are affected by hepatitis C. An estimated 332,414 people were antibody positive for hepatitis C in Canada in 2011. This means they had evidence of a current or past infection with hepatitis C. An estimated 220,697 to 245,987 Canadians had chronic hepatitis C infection in 2011. In 2014–15, CATIE undertook a… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, August 9th, 2015
In this issue: The (re)emergence of STIs among MSM: Why does it matter and what can be done? Views from the front lines: Sexually transmitted infections and gay men People living with HIV who are undiagnosed: Revisiting our HIV prevention messaging Does multidisciplinary care improve health outcomes among people living with HIV and/or HCV? A… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, August 9th, 2015
In the past decade reports have suggested that some HIV-positive people are at heightened risk for aging-related issues including the following: heart attack stroke some cancers severe organ injury and dysfunction fractures This has led some researchers to theorize that perhaps HIV infection is associated with accelerated aging. A team of researchers in Denmark has… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, August 4th, 2015
SFU – The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has awarded a $6.5-million grant to Simon Fraser University health sciences researcher Robert Hogg. The award is among the CIHR’s inaugural Foundation Grants totaling $409 million. They have been presented to 150 established and new investigators to support a wide spectrum of innovative research programs during… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, August 4th, 2015
A new paper written by researchers from the OHTN, the AIDS Bureau, U of T and St. Michael’s Hospital has shown that community-based HIV prevention programs help avert new infections and save health care dollars. Here are some key findings: From 1987 – 2011, community-based prevention programs averted 16,672 new infections and saved the Ontario… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 20th, 2015
Despite high rates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among people who use street drugs, access to treatment for HCV is very low for this population. Studies in Canada and the U.S. have shown that less than 1% of people with HCV who inject drugs access treatment. A number of barriers to HCV treatment have… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 13th, 2015
Posted On: Monday, July 13th, 2015
You can participate in this study from anywhere in Canada! What is the e-wHEALTH Intervention? The e-wHEALTH (electronic – Women’s HIV Empowerment And Life Tools for Health) program is a web-based version of the wHEALTH Intervention offering women living with HIV on-line peer case management support. This intervention is aimed at reaching those women who… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 13th, 2015
Background In the province of BC we have a public healthcare system in which all residents use and pay for healthcare. In Vancouver Coastal Health we experience individuals not showing up for scheduled appointments, for treatment or tests, or cancelling less than 24 hours before the appointment time. Each time this occurs there is a negative… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, July 9th, 2015
We’re excited to announce that The Learning Place for Community-Based Research has partnered with the Faculty of Education at York University to launch a professional certificate program. Tools for Community-Based Research (CBR) is a 5 week, 25 hour course that incorporates self-directed education modules, live online discussion and in-person seminar discussions to get you ready… Read more »
