- Programming ConnectionA pilot program used pharmacists to deliver rapid point-of-care (POC) HIV testing in community pharmacies in Toronto and Ottawa.
- HIV self-test kits play an important role helping to reach the HIV undiagnosed in Canada. This tool complements our other HIV testing approaches and has the potential to increase the overall uptake…
- An HIV self-test allows you to test yourself for HIV. It uses a drop of blood from a finger prick and gives you a result within minutes. The test looks for HIV antibodies and is over 99% accurate…
- CATIE NewsResearchers analysed data from more than 2,700 people in Alberta with syphilis. 42% of people with infectious syphilis reported past use of stimulants. The researchers called for integration of…
- CATIE NewsThe ratio of CD4 to CD8 cells gives an overall picture of the health of the immune system. Montreal researchers studied nearly 4,000 people with HIV who used different HIV treatments. People on a…
- CATIE NewsResearchers conducted a study of cannabis extracts with 10 people living with HIV. Cannabinoids did not harm the immune system or raise HIV levels. Participants with pre-existing liver injury may…
- CATIE NewsResearchers in Southern Alberta conducted a 10-year study of 2,096 people with HIV. 18% of participants stopped taking HIV treatment, leading to a “viral breakthrough episode”. Researchers identified…
- CATIE is expanding its role in Ontario to provide tailored harm reduction knowledge exchange and capacity-building activities. This work, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, will include the…
- WebinarThis workshop will provide an overview of the unique nature of HIV self-testing with regards to how organizations might approach pre- and post-test counseling in the context of HIV self-test kit…
- WebinarThis workshop will increase participants’ knowledge of event-based testing, which refers to various social settings and outreach days where HIV testing is offered. We will discuss how bringing…
- WebinarThis webinar will bring together experts in health equity, community leaders and visionary organizations who support better health outcomes for those affected by HIV and hepatitis C. Together, we can…
- CATIE NewsInitiation of HIV treatment (ART) is usually associated with some degree of weight gain. A study of nearly 12,773 people found late initiation of ART was linked to substantial weight gain. The French…