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Blog: May 2015
New 4th generation HIV test to enhance routine detection of acute HIV infections in BC
May 27, 2015 by Darrel Cook, Research Projects Leader, Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC
Background
In 2013, the BCCDC published results of a pilot study [1] which confirmed the value of pooled nucleic acid testing (PNAT) to identify acute HIV infections in a high risk population of men who have sex with men. PNAT...
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Categories: Current practice
Addressing chest binding in transgender and gender diverse clients
May 21, 2015 by Alexandra Corbet, MPH, Co-Investigator with the Binding Health Project, Boston University School of Public Health
Background
Chest binding refers to the mechanical compression of breast tissue, often through the use of sports bras, ace bandages, or specialized compression garments.
Binding is most commonly practiced by female-...
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Categories: Current practice
LGBTQ+ conference in Squamish this Saturday (May 9)
May 6, 2015 by BCCDC
Safe ‘n Sound Squamish is hosting “Someone Like Me”, an education conference this Saturday (...
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