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Six key messages to drive home this World Hepatitis Day (July 28)
Jul 22, 2014 by CATIE, Canada’s source for HIV and hepatitis C information
This article originally appeared on www.catie.ca. CATIE is Canada’s source for HIV and hepatitis C information.
More and more, Canada’s health care professionals and...
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BC Public Health Microbiology Laboratory switching to an automated syphilis screening test
Jul 2, 2014 by Muhammad Morshed, Program Head, Zoonotic Diseases & Emerging Pathogens, BC Public Health Microbiology Reference Laboratory
Background
Syphilis, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum sub spp pallidum, can be sexually transmitted as well as spread from an infected mother to her fetus and through blood transfusions. Globally, 25...
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New HIV testing guidelines developed for BC
May 14, 2014 by David Moore, Physician Lead STOP HIV, Provincial Health Services Authority
Background
In British Columbia, there are an estimated 12,000 people living with HIV. Each year, 200-300 people ranging in age from 13 to 81 years old are diagnosed with HIV infection. Despite great advances in treatment, many...
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A review of the Wellspring Conference (Encounters with Trauma, Hope and Healing)
Mar 5, 2014 by Andrew Larcombe, Clinical supervisor, Addictions and Mental Health, Downtown Community Health Centre, VCH;, by and Catherine Fallis, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
“Spread the conference info to other health authorities, thank you, excellent”
- Participant...
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The 2013 STI DST review: a summary of changes
Feb 25, 2014 by Cheryl Prescott, RN(c) & Nurse Educator, Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC
Revision process
The College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC) STI DST review...
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