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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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Kingston Board of Health gets update on new PrEP and Gay Men’s Sexual Health ClinicThe PrEP and Gay Men's Sexual Health Clinic is located in the KFL&A Public Health building at 221 Portsmouth Ave. and opens every Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.HealthMar 28, 2019
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Halifax HIV outbreak sparks discussions around value of community-based testingHalifax has been experiencing an outbreak of HIV since the summer.HealthDec 4, 2018
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HIV ‘outbreak’ in N.S. continues to rise as awareness week kicks offThe significant increase has triggered an urgency to inform the general public, especially populations who are at higher risk of contracting HIV, about the rising number of confirmed cases.HealthNov 29, 2018
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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 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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‘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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