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Tuesday, January 27, 2009 |
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Report on Adults Living with HIV/AIDS(Canadian Council on Learning - November 2008) OverviewThe Health and Learning Knowledge Centre's Adult Working Group (AWG) conducted consultations to identify themes, gaps, and needs for adults living with HIV/AIDS. >> Click Here
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Criminalizing HIV Transmission Discourages Testing, Contributes to Spread of Virus, Some Canadian Advocates Say(Kaiser Daily HIV and AIDS - January 15, 2009) Some HIV/AIDS advocacy groups and physicians in Canada are calling for an end to recent criminal trials of HIV-positive people who allegedly exposed sexual partners to the virus knowingly, arguing that the criminalization of HIV transmission does more harm than good, the National Post reports. >> Click Here
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Sugar Molecule Can Protect Against HIV, Study Finds(Kaiser Daily HIV and AIDS - January 21, 2009) A sugar molecule called the Pk blood group antigen might provide a defense against HIV, according to a study published last week in the journal Blood, Toronto's Globe and Mail reports. >> Click Here
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Thirty years of AIDS—Cancer trends in HIV, then and now(CATIE News - January 16, 2009) Until the mid-to-late 1970s, Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) was a rare form of cancer in high-income countries. When it did occur, it was mostly older men who were affected, with tumours appearing on their feet and legs. KS in these men caused mild disease. >> Click Here
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European Commission Asks HHS To Stop Requiring Foreign Visitors To Report HIV Status to U.S. Immigration Authorities(Kaiser Daily HIV and AIDS - January 14, 2009) The European Commission on Tuesday called on HHS to drop a requirement that visitors inform U.S. authorities whether they have HIV, Agence France-Presse reports (Agence France-Presse, 1/13). >> Click Here
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Some Surprising Effects of Crystal Meth(CATIE News - January 12, 2009) Due to its highly addictive nature, the street drug crystal meth (methamphetamine; also known as "ice," "crank" and "Tina") has become a threat to the health of some people at risk for or who have HIV. Before delving into research on recovering from crystal meth, we first provide some background about the effects of this drug, some of which may be surprising. >> Click Here
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Charges Announced Against Physicians Who Worked To Address HIV/AIDS in Iran(Kaiser Daily HIV and AIDS - January 16, 2009) Brothers Arash Alaei and Kamiar Alaei, two Iranian physicians who implemented the country's first HIV prevention and treatment program, are among four people charged with allegedly plotting to overthrow the Iranian government, the Albany Times Union reports. >> Click Here
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ABC News Examines Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention(Kaiser Daily HIV and AIDS - January 22, 2009) ABC News on Tuesday examined concerns among some health officials and HIV/AIDS advocates that pre-exposure prophylaxis -- which currently is undergoing trials worldwide -- could lead to a decrease in safer-sex practices. >> Click Here
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New York Times Examines Internet Strategies for Alerting Partners About HIV, STI Exposure(Kaiser Daily HIV and AIDS - January 22, 2009) The New York Times on Tuesday examined the use of various Web-based tools that allow people to alert their sexual partners about possible exposure to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. According to the Times, research indicates that men who have sex with men who contract STIs often fail to notify their casual sexual partners. >> Click Here
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Nebraska Bill Would Criminalize Intentional Transmission of HIV/AIDS, Other Diseases(Kaiser Daily HIV and AIDS - January 26, 2009) Nebraska State Sen. Pete Pirsch (R) on Wednesday introduced a bill (LB 625) that would make having sex with the intent of transmitting HIV a felony, the AP/KPTMNews.com reports. >> Click Here
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Friends & Family Event welcomes everybody and raises funds for HIV EDMONTON
Friday, February 13th 2009 - Friends & Family Event: 2:00pm – 6:00pm - Southbrook Starbucks ~ Ellerslie Road & 111st Click Here
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Want to be an HIV Edmonton Volunteer???
We are always looking for great volunteers, check out our website for volunteer positions available: http://www.hivedmonton.com/volunteer.htm
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Living with X Exhibit
From February 3rd to the 28th at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse HIV Edmonton is proud to present Living with X, an exhibit of body maps that depict the realities of living with HIV Click Here
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"Bannock and a Movie"
The Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge and Research would like to extend an invitation to our next installment of "Bannock and a Movie". These movies take place at: Athabasca University Peace Hills Trust Tower 10011 - 109 Street 12th Floor, Room 1222 Edmonton, Alberta Click Here
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ABORIGINAL PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINEES WANTED!!
There are still seats available for the program that starts Monday, March 2, 2009.
Training available for Electrician, Carpenter & Millwright. Click Here
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Weekly Drop-In: Facilitators Needed
Every Wednesday from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at HIV Edmonton, 300, 11456 - Jasper Avenue. We are looking for facilitators for our drop-in, people who would like to do a mini-workshop to either: promote their programs that may benefit our clients; share knowledge, expertise with our clients; create artwork; create some crafts; health care workers can share their knowledge; social workers can share their knowledge/ experience; Please note that this is purely on a volunteer basis. Click Here
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Calling all Aboriginal youth between the ages of 13 and 24!
Help lead the way to stop the spread of HIV in our communities! TAKING ACTION! ART AND ABORIGINAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOR HIV PREVENTION www.takingaction4youth.blogspot.com - NATIONAL YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD APPLICATIONS Click Here
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Strengthening the Capacity of Front-line Health and Social Service Providers Workshop
This is a 4 day training workshop for front-line workers who may have Inuit clients that are at risk for HIV and AIDS. Click Here
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