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For people with HIV who wish to breastfeed (chestfeed*), having an undetectable viral load greatly lowers the risk of transmission but does not completely eliminate it. For this reason, it is…

While it is recommended that people with HIV formula feed their babies in Canada, there is a growing movement to support people with HIV who wish to breastfeed (chestfeed*). For people with HIV who…

Endocarditis is a serious heart infection that is on the rise among people who inject drugs in Canada. This article will explore what we know about endocarditis among people who inject drugs, discuss…

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective HIV prevention strategy that involves an HIV-negative person taking anti-HIV medication to lower their chance of getting HIV. Understanding…

African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) people are disproportionately impacted by HIV infection as a result of intersecting social determinants of health and stigma.

Evidence-based guidelines and other tools synthesize research literature, the consensus of experts in the field and practice-based evidence into recommendations that frontline service providers can…

A pilot program used pharmacists to deliver rapid point-of-care (POC) HIV testing in community pharmacies in Toronto and Ottawa.

An HIV self-test allows you to test yourself for HIV. It uses a drop of blood from a finger prick and gives you a result within minutes. The test looks for HIV antibodies and is over 99% accurate…

Researchers analysed data from more than 2,700 people in Alberta with syphilis. 42% of people with infectious syphilis reported past use of stimulants. The researchers called for integration of…

The ratio of CD4 to CD8 cells gives an overall picture of the health of the immune system. Montreal researchers studied nearly 4,000 people with HIV who used different HIV treatments. People on a…

Researchers conducted a study of cannabis extracts with 10 people living with HIV. Cannabinoids did not harm the immune system or raise HIV levels. Participants with pre-existing liver injury may…

Researchers in Southern Alberta conducted a 10-year study of 2,096 people with HIV. 18% of participants stopped taking HIV treatment, leading to a “viral breakthrough episode”. Researchers identified…