Posted On: Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
Inflammation and its discontents When cells of the immune system encounter invading germs they can become activated and enter into a heightened state of alert. Temporary inflammation during short-lived infections is useful for marshalling the immune response. However, chronic inflammation from an ongoing infection—such as that arising from HIV—can injure organ-systems, causing them to slowly… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
by Trevor Corneil, Medical Health Officer & Medical Director, STOP HIV/AIDS, Interior Health A new campaign is launched Interior Health has launched a new campaign to encourage all adults in the region to get tested for HIV. The “My Health Is Sexy” campaign uses intimate images to convey the message that knowing your HIV status… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
By Allison Carter Public health professional with the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University and the Epidemiology and Population Health Program at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. BC Community-Based Research Coordinator for CHIWOS. Read original article More than half of all people living with HIV worldwide are women, and yet they… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
Before reading this newsletter, HepCBC is asking for you and your friends to help make hepatitis C drugs more accessible and affordable. You can do so by answering a few simple questions to help HepCBC make a great Patient group Input submission to CADTH (Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health) about the value… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014
The HIV/AIDS and TB Section of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control are pleased to announce the release of HIV and AIDS in Canada: Surveillance Report to December 31, 2013. An electronic copy of the report will be available on the PHAC website shortly. ************************************************************************************************************ Il nous fait… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014
New and Noteworthy Harvoni (ledipasvir + sofosbuvir) approved by Health Canada In October, Health Canada approved the hepatitis C medication Harvoni (ledipasvir + sofosbuvir) for people over the age of 18 with genotype 1 hepatitis C virus. In clinical trials, the cure rate for this combination was 94% to 100%. Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir are both… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, November 27th, 2014
The Public Health Agency of Canada is pleased to share the first Federal Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS in Canada: National Grant and Contributions Performance Measurement Report – 2012-13 and the first Hepatitis C Prevention, Support and Research Program: National Grants and Contributions Performance Measurement Report – 2012-13. These reports summarize performance measurement findings for 2012-13,… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, November 27th, 2014
Contents: HOW PUBLIC IS OUR PUBLIC HEALTH CARE? B.C. doctors urge provincial ministers to take a stand on public health care Private Edmonton clinic blurring line between public, private health care: documents The problem with the “Canadian model” REACTIONS TO EBOLA ECHO STIGMA OF HIV “History repeating itself”: AIDS activists slam Cuomo for “stigmatizing”… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, November 27th, 2014
“Canada is a world leader in targeting and criminalizing people living with HIV. People are being charged with aggravated sexual assault and thrown in prison for not disclosing their status, even when there was virtually no risk of transmission. Our laws are based on stigma and fear.” “We’ve asked local community members to tell you… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, November 27th, 2014
by Derek Kline, Outreach Nurse, Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC, & Anna Kline, M.Psych., RCC Anxiety and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) go hand-in-hand.[1,2] Worry can take many forms and is often related to fears about social stigma.[2,3] Waiting for the right time to get tested or waiting for results can also increase anxiety. Given these things,… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
CATIE has a wealth of suggested resources available in support of World AIDS Day. These resources are available for download or order on their website. You can also see CATIE’s World AIDS Day web section for more information and resources.
Posted On: Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
by Titilola Falasinnu, MHS, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia Background Numerous research studies have explored the association between risk behaviors and infection with an STI. From a clinician’s perspective, the decision to recommend testing to a patient for a particular STI is usually informed by testing recommendations from public health… Read more »
