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BC Centre for Excellence names Dr. Zabrina Brumme Director of Laboratory Program

A novel educational and training program will provide nurse practitioners with competencies to prescribe antiretrovirals for HIV treatment and prevention

Researchers discover highly prevalent, immune-resistant HIV mutations in Saskatchewan

BC-CfE researchers receive Amgen Canada Award for Excellence in Clinical Research

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Per-SVR Research Study aims to help curb hep C reinfection

Celebrating six months of success preventing new HIV infections throughout B.C.

Everyday racism hinders Indigenous women with HIV from accessing care: study

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The Treatment as Prevention strategy involves the widespread offer of HIV testing and immediate offer and use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) to people living with HIV who are medically eligible and willing.

The BC-CfE is dedicated to improving the health of British Columbians with HIV through the development, ongoing monitoring and dissemination of comprehensive research and treatment programs for HIV and related diseases.

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Researchers discover highly prevalent, immune-resistant HIV mutations in Saskatchewan
The BC-CFE and SFU conducted research in response to reports in Saskatchewan of unusually rapid progression of HIV to AIDS-defining illnesses in the absence of treatment—revealing genetic mutations in HIV strains in that province.
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4 out of 5 gay, bi and men who have sex with men are aware of HIV prevention drug, PrEP
Indigenous, Latino, bisexual and single men less likely to be aware of newly publicly-funded HIV prevention medication
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Unlimited, immediate access to publicly funded opioid agonist treatment with methadone could save California billions
Study finds if all opioid use disorder patients in 2014 had received immediate access to methadone, the total lifetime savings for that group would be over $3 billion.
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New research finds Over 40% percent of gay and bisexual men in Metro Vancouver are smokers
New research from the Momentum Health Study, finds rates of smoking are three times higher among gay and bisexual men compared to the general population in a province that has the lowest rates of smoking in the country.
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Pregnancy Rates Rise Among Women Living With HIV
New research finds that HIV treatment and supportive care is enabling safer reproductive options for women living with HIV, with nearly 25% of women reporting a pregnancy after an HIV diagnosis.
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4 out of 5 gay, bi and men who have sex with men are aware of HIV prevention drug, PrEP

Unlimited, immediate access to publicly funded opioid agonist treatment with methadone could save California billions

New research finds Over 40% percent of gay and bisexual men in Metro Vancouver are smokers

Pregnancy Rates Rise Among Women Living With HIV

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