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TREATMENT AS PREVENTION

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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New HIV screening opportunities identified, according to BC-CfE study
A study from the BC-CfE uncovered new opportunities in the health care system to diagnose individuals living with HIV. In 2017, nearly a quarter of those diagnosed with HIV in BC had a CD4 count that was low, a major indicator of a weakened immune system and advanced HIV disease.
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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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Latest Findings

New HIV screening opportunities identified, according to BC-CfE study

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

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

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