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Update on syphilis testing via Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Sep 15, 2017 by Dr. Troy Grennan, Medical Head, Provincial STI Clinic, Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC
Syphilis testing
The primary method for diagnosing syphilis is through serologic testing. However, in certain situations, it may be appropriate and clinically-indicated to perform one of the direct tests (i.e. swab of a lesion...
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Anal cancer screening in men
Jan 3, 2017 by Troy Grennan, Physician Lead, Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC
Background
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the world.
HPV is the virus that causes genital warts. Though warts can cause a lot of distress, they are typically benign...
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Addressing tucking in transgender and gender variant patients
Oct 20, 2016 by Jenn Matsui De Roo, MA, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Tucking is practiced by trans-feminine or other gender diverse people for a variety of reasons. Tucking may help to reduce dysphoria, make people feel more at ease in their bodies, and affirm their gender. Tucking can also be done for...
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Providing care to patients who practice non-monogamy
Sep 21, 2016 by Jenn De Roo, MA, Registered Clinical Counsellor, by and Lauren Goldman, RN(C), Clinic Educator, Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC
What does non-monogamy actually mean?
People of all genders and sexual orientations have many different ways of being sexually active outside of monogamous relationships.
Some of the ways that people are sexually active...
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Kink awareness for health care professionals
Jul 6, 2016 by Jenn De Roo, MA, Registered Clinical Counsellor, by and Lauren Goldman, RN(C), Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC
Introduction
Many people practice kink as part of their sex life, yet health care practitioners are rarely given specific training or information about this often misunderstood aspect of sexuality.
This article focuses...
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