HIV

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at risk for HIV infection

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at risk for HIV infection

By Mark W. Hull MD MHSc on November 13, 2018

Over the last five years, on an ongoing basis, we have seen new HIV infections occurring in young gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM). The majority of these individuals had had a prior negative HIV test within the last year, or were presenting with signs or symptoms supportive of an acute HIV infection, suggesting recent exposure and transmission of HIV infection, highlighting the need for novel HIV prevention strategies.

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HIV in Family Practice: testing & diagnosis

By Dr. Sarah Stone on October 7, 2013

As a family physician practicing at St Paul’s Immunodeficiency clinic in Vancouver, I have cared for patients living with HIV for over 10 years. Many patients are referred to the clinic at a stage of disease where treatment would have been beneficial if started earlier.

Routine HIV testing for all adults

May I add an HIV test to your bloodwork today?

By Dr. Marisa Collins on July 31, 2012

Routine HIV testing for all adults is now recommended by Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health and the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.

Use of HAART as a strategy to stop HIV and AIDS

By Dr. Julio Montaner on November 29, 2010

Remarkable advances in HIV/AIDS treatment have been achieved over the past two decades. Most significant among these advances is the development of highly active antiretroviral therapy, a combination of antiretroviral drugs that suppress HIV replication.

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