Research

Polypharmacy is defined as the concurrent use of five or more medications. This document addresses the issue, risks, and tools for mitigating the effects of polypharmacy among older adults living with HIV

Canadian HIV Cure Enterprise and the global effort to conquer HIV

Synposes of research studies aimed at tackling key global health challenges to address inequities and disparities in health.

Ongoing HIV transmission remains an issue of concern in Canada. The Agency estimates that 2,570 new infections (range between 1,940 and 3,200) occurred in Canada in 2014. This estimate is slightly lower than the estimate for 2011 (2,800; range between 2,100 and 3,500) (Table 1, Figure 1). The estimated incidence… Read more of the article: Summary: Estimates of HIV Incidence, Prevalence and Proportion Undiagnosed in Canada

Highlights from the Sex Now survey by province

Research has already pointed to a direct link between housing and health, particularly for people living with HIV. Studies have shown that a person’s housing status (stable, unstable or homeless) is a strong predictor of whether or not they’ll be able to access and adhere to medical treatment.

AIDS: Existing Treatments Are Not Effective Enough

Theoretical frameworks and key concepts within the scope of gay men’s health.

The HIV and AIDS in Canada: Surveillance Report to December 31, 2014 presents an overview of the status of HIV and AIDS in Canada based on case reports of HIV and AIDS submitted to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) by all provinces and territories.

A network for change, researcher profile and about the Pacific AIDS Network