- Prevention in FocusA systematic review examining the impact of the self-collection of samples on STI testing outcomes.
- CATIE NewsCalgary doctors noticed a three-fold increase in syphilis among patients with HIV. Syphilis was more common among people with HIV not taking treatment. More ...
- Programming ConnectionAn outreach initiative that engages African and Caribbean barbers and hair dressers to deliver HIV/AIDS information to their customers.
- HIV cure research is complex. A number of studies are ongoing, but a widely available cure is not expected in the near future.
- New diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise. The three reportable bacterial STIs in Canada are chlamydia, gonorrhea and infectious syphilis. Chlamydia is the most common,…
- Positive SideDarien Taylor in conversation with artist Andrew Zealley.
- Programming ConnectionAn exhibit that uses grains of rice to bring to life statistics to help audiences better understand the impact of HIV in Canada.
- Programming ConnectionA street outreach program and an evening drop-in centre that provide practical assistance and social support services to over 350 men involved in the sex trade.
- Programming ConnectionA program that incorporates indigenous traditions into HIV, STI and hepatitis prevention education in Aboriginal communities by drawing on the strengths of women as natural leaders in their…
- After hepatitis C treatment and cure, people need to take care of their long-term liver health. Ongoing monitoring and lifestyle changes may be required to improve liver health and limit damage.
- Research is under way to develop microbicides and vaccines to prevent HIV but none have been approved for use.
- Provincial/territorial strategies identify priorities to guide the response to HIV, hepatitis C and other STBBIs in a province or territory. Service providers can use these strategies to align their…