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E.g. HCV, STIs

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What is the effectiveness of supervised injection services?

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-+*Download pdf Question What is the effectiveness of supervised injection? Key Take-Home Messages The use of supervised injection services can lead to reductions in injecting behaviour and an increase in the number of clients accessing addiction treatment services. Supervised injection services can be cost saving when the analysis takes into account their capacity to reduce […]

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Common conditions and diseases in HIV-positive men who have sex with men

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-+*Download pdf Photo: mattza Question What conditions and diseases do HIV-positive men who have sex with men experience at higher rates than HIV-negative men who have sex with men and the general population? Key Take-Home Messages HIV-positive men who have sex with men who experience many physical health conditions at significantly higher rates than their peers

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HIV risks associated with tattooing, piercing, scarification and acupuncture

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-+*Download pdf Questions What are HIV risks associated with tattooing, piercing, scarification and acupuncture?  Key take-home messages There is strong evidence supporting the risk of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and/or syphilis transmission through unsafe tattooing practices (1-3) though the evidence is less clear when it comes to HIV transmission.(3-6) The prevalence of blood-borne diseases and

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