Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
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Biggest medical breakthroughs of the last decadeFrom artificial limbs to gene editing, here are some of the coolest medical advances of the last 10 years.HealthDec 22, 2019
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Advocates, NDP call for Nova Scotia to fund universal coverage of HIV prevention drugOnly three provinces — British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan — currently provide universal PrEP coverage.HealthDec 3, 2019
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Alberta government announces coverage for HIV prevention drug"It's a huge step forward to have public coverage and access."HealthSep 1, 2018
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LGBTQ+ group urges N.B. candidates to adopt platform as election campaigns launchRiver of Pride hopes to ban conversion therapy in New Brunswick and push for full coverage of PrEP.PoliticsAug 20, 2018
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‘HIV rates could increase’: Sexual health panel calls for universal medication fundingPublic Health officials in Nova Scotia have recently sent out a health advisory regarding a significant increase in human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] rates in the province.HealthJul 25, 2018
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HIV prevention drug added to Nova Scotia pharmacare programPre-exposure prophylaxis - often referred to as PrEP - can be taken daily by people who are at a high-risk for HIV infection.CanadaJul 20, 2018
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Over 2,000 people prescribed HIV prevention drug since B.C. fully funded it, health minister saysThe province celebrated the six-month milestone since the province introduced no-cost coverage of PrEP and expanded assess to PEP for high-risk patients in a news conference Tuesday morning.CanadaJun 26, 2018
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‘Game-changer’ HIV prevention drug could be leading to lower condom use: studiesPrEP, an HIV-prevention drug regime, might be associated with lower condom use in the gay community, according to recent research.HealthJun 18, 2018
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B.C. approves coverage of HIV-blocking drug for high-risk groupsSome studies have found the drug can cut the risk of HIV infection by up to 90 per cent if taken before or after sex.HealthDec 28, 2017
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HIV community advocate hopes momentum on preventative treatment, reducing stigma continues in 2018HIV Community Link's director of programs is optimistic about strategies to deal with the virus in the new year.HealthDec 10, 2017
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