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Vancouver researchers analyzed substance use trends in the Downtown Eastside. The powerful opioid fentanyl was detected in 39% of participants’ urine samples. ...

Inflammation, HIV and marijuana

The body produces many compounds that cells use to send information via signals to each other. One such system of signals is called the endocannabinoid system. ...

Due to shared routes of transmission, co-infection with HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) is relatively common. HCV infects and injures the liver. If HCV ...

HIV-positive people are generally at heightened risk for cardiovascular disease because of a number of contributing risk factors, including the following: . ...

Marijuana is a widely used substance, particularly among some HIV-positive people who use it to reduce chronic pain, nausea and anxiety/depression and to ...

A number of clinical trials are underway to study therapies that can help reduce inflammation and have other beneficial effects in people on HIV treatment ...

PEI was the first province in Canada to launch a province-wide model for hepatitis C care.. 93 patients started treatment in the first year, compared to only ...

This resource provides basic information about HIV testing and is written for people who are thinking about getting tested for HIV or have questions about HIV testing.

In this chapter, we identify a host agency’s program monitoring and evaluation responsibilities.

In this chapter, we explore issues related to integrating peer health navigators onto teams in healthcare settings such as hospitals and clinics.

In this chapter, we explore the ongoing community engagement and development work needed to support peer health navigators to work with external community-based agencies.