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Tuesday, November 06, 2007 |
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Alberta – hepatitis B vaccine fails despite many attempts(CATIE News) HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV) can be spread through sharing contaminated substance-use equipment and engaging in unprotected sex. Not surprisingly, some HIV positive people are also co-infected with HBV. HIV infection weakens the immune system and increases vulnerability to infections and their complications. So HIV positive people co-infected with HBV are at increased risk for liver-related damage and liver cancer. In caring for people with HIV/AIDS (PHAs), doctors usually assess their patients’ exposure and immunity to HBV. If a PHA is not infected with HBV and does not have any detectable immunity to this virus, infectious disease specialists recommend vaccinating PHAs to protect them from HBV.>> Click Here for Full Article
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The
Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Centre posts
information to this listserv on a bi-weekly basis as well as any
additional more urgent information as it arises. Included in
this issue: HIV in the News, Conferences, Events
& Workshops, Noteworthy Research, and
Resources HIV Edmonton E-Update will
periodically include this listserv as part of regular
postings. Enjoy!
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Atripla approved in Canada(CATIE News) On October 16, Health Canada approved the use and sale of the anti-HIV medication Atripla. What makes this product unique is that it contains three anti-HIV medicines in one pill that is taken only once daily. Atripla contains the following medicines:
The co-formulation of these three medicines
in one tablet provides a simple, easy to take, yet potent treatment
for HIV infection.
>> Click Here for Full Article
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International study examines cervical health in HIV positive women(CATIE
News) Infection with the sexually
transmitted HPV (human papilloma virus) is linked to the development
of warts on the anus and genitals, abnormal growths on the cervix
and vulva, and anal and cervical cancer. Since HIV is most
commonly transmitted through unprotected sex, co-infection with
other sexually transmitted microbes, such as HPV, is common in HIV
positive people. Because HIV weakens the immune system, women with
HIV are at increased risk for the following:
What’s more, some of these abnormal cells
could become precancerous or even form tumours.
>> Click Here for Full Article
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The Body
Pro produces a monthly newsletter about most aspects of HIV
Treatment, Treatment Complications and Research. HIV Edmonton
will periodically include their full newletter in our regular
postings. Included in this edition: HIV Treatment,
Key Research from ICCAC & IDSA: Interviews, Slides & CME/CE
Recaps, Complications of HIV/HAART, HIV Transmission &
Epidemiology, HIV in the U.S. News, and HIV Outside the United
States. Enjoy!
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Moderate HIV Viral Loads More Infectious(Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Reports) People with moderate HIV viral loads are more likely to transmit the virus to a larger number of people over time than those with high viral loads, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Reuters reports. Lead researcher Christophe Fraser of Imperial College London and colleagues examined several groups of HIV-positive people in Africa, Europe and the U.S. They also analyzed previously published European and African studies that examined viral load, infectiousness and mortality.>> Click Here for Reuters Article
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One-Third of People With TB in U.S. Unaware of HIV Status(Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report) Nearly one-third of people living with tuberculosis in the U.S. are unaware of their HIV status, according to a study published Friday in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Reuters reports (Dunham, Reuters, 10/25). The study examined data from the National TB Surveillance System from 1993 to 2005 for 49 states and Washington, D.C. According to the study, reporting of HIV status among people living with TB increased from 35% in 1993 to 68% in 2003 and leveled off during 2004 and 2005 (Marks et al., MMWR, 10/26). Nine percent of all people with active TB in the U.S. tested positive for HIV in 2005. >> Click Here for Full Article
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Journal of Infectious Diseases Publishes Theme Issue on Poverty, Development(Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report) "Global Theme Issue on Poverty and Human Development," Journal of Infectious Diseases: The December issue of the journal includes articles about development issues in developing countries in Asia, Africa and the Americas, where poverty and diseases -- such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria -- are widespread. A special supplement to the journal also examines issues caregivers and HIV-positive people face that are associated with rolling out antiretroviral therapy (Journal of Infectious Diseases, December 2007).>> Click Here for Journal Content
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Commercial Sex Work and HIV Transmission - BaltimoreThe Baltimore Sun this week published a two-part series examining the link between commercial sex work and HIV transmission in Baltimore. Summaries of the articles appear below:
(Click Above Titles for Full Articles and Video Interviews)
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AIDS Awareness Week
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Closed For RenosPlease note that the George Spady Centre Detox will be closed for renovations for two weeks from November 19, 2007 to December 1, 2007. The shelter will stay open and operate as per usual during this time. Feel free call us at 424-8335 or email admin@gspady.ab.ca if you have any questions.
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Youth Volunteers NeededBE A TRIPLE THREAT HIV/AIDS EDUCATOR MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Join our youth-led (15-24) HIV/AIDS and sexual
health education team!
Gain experience in:
Learn about:
Info: andrea.y@hivedmonton.com
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Casino 2008 VolunteersHIV Edmonton is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to work at our February 28th & 29th Casino. The bi-annual casino is an important revenue earner for HIV Edmonton and requires a large team of volunteers to pull it off. If you are interested in filling one of the available positions and if you want some choice, call Misty at 488-5742, ext 222 or email misty.b@hivedmonton.com sooner than later.
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8th Biennial Sexual Health ConferenceAlberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health is accepting submissions for 8th Biennial Sexual Health Conference – Moving Upstream: Integrating Sexual Health Promotion with STI/HIV, taking place May 1 & 2, 2008, in Edmonton, Alberta. The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 16, 2007. Click Here for "Call For Abstracts"
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