Posted On: Sunday, September 27th, 2015
People who have been exposed to HIV may prevent this virus from being established by taking post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). This involves starting anti-HIV medicines within 72 hours of exposure and continuing to take these medicines every day for 28 consecutive days. Continually resorting to PEP is not the best way to prevent HIV, so doctors… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015
Working with collaborators from British Columbia, the OHTN’s Applied Epidemiology Unit has released a new report on health literacy, sexual health and gay men. Health literacy means having the skills to find, understand, evaluate and talk about health information with others. In Canada, gay men were one of the first groups affected by HIV, and they… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, September 17th, 2015
Challenges and Opportunities in Rural HIV Health was an Affiliated Independent Event at the 8th IAS Conference, held by the CANOC Collaborative Research Centre on July 18, 2015 in Vancouver, BC. The session provided a platform for experts, community members, researchers, clinicians and students to unite and discuss the unique challenges of remoteness and geographic… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, September 16th, 2015
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has partnered with a number of key provincial stakeholders — including PAN and the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS — and has contracted the Centre for Global Public Health (CGPH) at the University of Manitoba to develop population size estimates for key populations: men who have sex… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, September 14th, 2015
Chronic illness can have a huge impact on the economies of cities, regions and countries. Researchers in the U.S. have estimated that the lifetime cost of care for HIV can range from about $250,000 to $400,000 per person. One way to reduce healthcare costs is to invest in disease prevention programs delivered through community-based organizations…. Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, September 8th, 2015
On behalf of McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre we invite you to complete a brief online questionnaire on HIV self-testing. This questionnaire evaluates the attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions regarding the introduction of HIV self-testing in key stakeholders across Canada. The data will be used to inform agencies involved in testing initiatives and… Read more »
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: Thursday, August 20th, 2015
The Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) funds much of the HIV/AIDS related research in Canada, including community based research. Below is a list of upcoming opportunities related to HIV/AIDS. Please visit the CIHR website for a full list of opportunities as some projects may also be able to apply for different funds. Operating Grant:… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, August 19th, 2015
Staff at the Pacific AIDS Network have been working on completing the Indigenous Cultural Competency Course (ICC), designed and delivered by the Provincial Health Services Authority in BC. The ICC is a unique, facilitated online training that is working to increase knowledge, enhance self-awareness and strengthen the skills of those who work both directly and indirectly… 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 »
