I’m lucky to sit with 2 great leaders at the family dinner table - @meetapatelMD and my own wife. Both are training the next gen of family physicians and making our healthcare system better. https://t.co/TuXgvYkw2l
Registration is open for the "#Cannabis and the Liver: Update for the Hepatologist" #webinar scheduled for Thurs., Dec. 12 at 1:00 pm ET. Dr. Kevork Peltekian [@LiverSensible] is presenting. Dr. Stephen Congly [@sconglymd] is moderating. Register today. https://t.co/XjtOKcv3SK…
"We must see a significant investment fuelled by our federal government if we want universally accessible, medically necessary care to remain part of our national identity." Our healthcare system is in trouble and this article explains why! 😧🏥 https://t.co/IcmjY3NV0e
Happy December everyone!❄️☺ We have one testing event this month and it is the last one for 2019 -- why go into the New Year without knowing your Hep C status? Hope to see you there👋💉 pic.twitter.com/aVTcCwqdd3
Thread 1/9 Our @bmj_latest paper on the state of the UK National Health Service is out. We examined @NHSuk performance compared to other countries on 79 metrics. What did we find? https://t.co/vWj57UiUng
Exactly how does the EHR compare to other technologies? What is the actual relationship between the EHR & physician burnout? We quantify the answers to these questions in today's .@MayoProceedings https://t.co/EOqdeeMBiY /thread pic.twitter.com/mc0NsTIDi1
Last day to Submit an Abstract for #CLM2020 - https://t.co/uMq2MynKGt Join us and @CASLupdates @canhepc @LiverNurseCA at THE #LiverMeeting to attend in Canada in Feb 2020! @hepatoMD @liverpath @kwburak @MeghannDarroch @mayurbrahmania @Thefullertonlab @naglaa_shoukry @JJFeld…
Day 2 of our Ontario #HCV Elimination Meeting! Thanks to @JJFeld & @ODPRN_Research for setting the stage. Glad to have @PASAN_TO, @elevateNWO, @VIRCAN_ca, @OutreachACYR, @SRiverdaleCHC, @KingstonCHC, @GMSHAlliance, @ACCESS1989, @gilbertcentre, @CATIEinfo here.…
Oh no -- we hope every patient who may have been exposed gets any tests and treatment they may need. "...out of an abundance of caution, we want to verify through lab blood tests that patients have not been harmed." https://t.co/raEqsJwDyJ
Authority. Privilege. Agency. Influence. ➡️#UofTMed explores how power is shifting in health care and research: https://t.co/ReTBx9f2Fp pic.twitter.com/w4XcLf8UJW
1/ Ever wonder why magnesium (Mg) is used to treat Torsades de Pointes? The answer is fascinating, elegant, and also explains why Mg treats another clinical entity - eclampsia #medthread #tweetorial #medtwitter pic.twitter.com/RQjK9wwF7m
Good morning! Don't forget we have our testing event in the TGH Eaton lobby this Wednesday - and on Thursday we will be screening at AMC from 9a - 1p☺️
While these robots seem ridiculous at times, the independence they will help create for people with disabilities is amazing. https://t.co/jSQmOJlTjR
If you ever wonder why @amazon has a preponderance of positive product reviews, here is my matter of fact review that was rejected for not meeting their guidelines. @AmazonHelp pic.twitter.com/FOoOuIurOk
My Annual Top 10 Health Care Industry Predictions For The Year 2020... https://t.co/aPdpYalShb
New @nytimes: We often think of doctors as scientists or caregivers. But we must also understand them as leaders. Leadership is critical for better patient outcomes & professional satisfaction. For their patients & colleagues, doctors must be…
Good Leaders Make Good Doctors: Most people think of doctors as scientists, caregivers or educators. But we must also understand doctors as leaders, by @DhruvKhullar https://t.co/PcSNGu3dWY via @NYTHealth @WolfsonD #MedEd
Next week this time we will be in the Eaton Lobby of the Toronto General Hospital giving out free hepatitis C tests! See you there☺️👋
Even small costs for important healthcare products can reduce the demand for them very strongly. [From our entry on healthcare financing: https://t.co/2a4kRM1GjT] pic.twitter.com/KIZPZ0nBGi
Attended my first Quality of Care Committee meeting today @UHN to review systems-level learnings from a safety event that happened in our program. Was great to see a no-blame approach and focus on prevention. I’m glad we came forward. @BDHodges1 @KevinSmithUHN @QuereshyMD
Check out this article on bringing DBS tests to remote B.C. reserves. We perform DBS tests at ALL our screening events if necessary. It requires 5 blood spots, then we send it off to public health to verify an active infection. It's that easy! https://t.co/2BSntqyv4R
Check out this article on bringing DBS tests to remote B.C. reserves. We perform DBS tests at ALL our screening events if necessary. It requires 5 blood spots, then we send it off to public health to verify an active infection. It's that easy! https://t.co/2BSntqyv4R
When an #AI deep learning model backfires: —High accuracy but no performance improvement —Incorrect model predictions strongly biased doctor's diagnosis —Very instructive https://t.co/PtNrTNoLm2 @notsleepingturk @pranavrajpurkar @curtlanglotz @AndrewYNg…
If it’s dictated into a clinical note, written down in the nursing record, and recorded on the digital patient chart... Does it still need to be written down on 2 other pieces of paper? #medtwitter
Canadian healthcare payers might reasonably ask: what is "value-based payment," exactly? - the single consensus element is what value-based payment is NOT: fee-for-service reimbursement. @IrfanDhalla https://t.co/bZwj5tZoVt
Rise and shine!☀️ We have a couple events coming up this week -- today, we will be at @StreetHealthTO from 12:30p - 3:30p doing testing. On Thursday, we will be screening at AMC from 9a - 1p! pic.twitter.com/FFd54jBgX1
Nice study from @UHN team. Great that it will improve access to transplant, but still would have never liked to see this as a problem to solve (#opioidepidemic). https://t.co/EUM8jS5M4G
And I have won twitter. Thanks everyone else for coming out. pic.twitter.com/COsGXYrTIJ
Enjoyed the #SantaClausParade today. But dissapointed @MarcGasol wasn’t on the @Raptors float guzzling vino. pic.twitter.com/0oe9comaFc
Good news! We have added another date for free hep C testing - November 27 in the Eaton Lobby of the Toronto General Hospital! Hope to see you there👋 pic.twitter.com/WwkIFkdNcT
"A safe and effective vaccine to prevent chronic hepatitis C virus infection is essential to reduce transmission." Check out this article on the most recent HCV vaccine study. https://t.co/ySgmweoTxa
Come find us in the Helliwell Atrium of the Toronto Western right now for your free hep C test!
Tomorrow!!🎊 We only have one more hospital screening event after this one until next year so make sure you drop-by to get your free hep C test☺️@UHNPatientExp pic.twitter.com/PuHE2tJGfs
Today is Rememberance Day. Take time to remember those who fought for our freedom and for our country. Lest we forget 🇨🇦 #CanadaRemembers #RemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/rKQXtMmopx
My friend and NP trailblazer @livernp1 presenting an integrated regional #HCV care model led by NPs. ✅treat on site ✅more engagement ✅high retention in F/U #elimination will need us to embrace every model of care. Great study and an @VIRCAN_ca collaboration. #LiverMtg19…
Today is Remembrance Day. Take a moment to remember Canada's Veterans. #CanadaRemembers
Good morning! VIRCAN has a few events coming up this week -- today we will be testing at @StStephensHouse from 9a - 11:20a, on Wednesday we will be doing FREE hep C testing in the Toronto Western atrium from 10a - 3p, and on Thursday we will be screening at the AMC from 9a - 1p.…
Don't forget -- we are doing free hep C testing in the Eaton Lobby of the Toronto General Hospital 🏥 tomorrow from 10a - 3p. We hope to see you there!👋☺️ @UHN
Check out this article on the effectiveness of hep C medication! We hope it encourages you to get tested as soon as possible💉☝️ https://t.co/zPh7NYKqSS
Happy Friday/November! Here are the two point-of-care testing events that we will be hosting this month -- we hope to see lots of you join us for your free Hep C test! 🍂💉☺️ #GetTested #EliminateHepatitis pic.twitter.com/UfZ4AxipKV
Happy Halloween🎃👻 Have a safe and fun day everyone! pic.twitter.com/PDofCEyoFc
In Canada🇨🇦, we are lucky to have the hep C treatment completely subsidized by the government! Unfortunately, those infected in the US are not as lucky. Take a look at this article to find out how AbbVie is working to eradicate hep C in the states. 🇺🇸…
For information about #hepC in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Filipino, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Urdu and Vietnamese, go to https://t.co/7XSkKt9IFj. Share with your followers! pic.twitter.com/AHLanB9HTl
Don't miss our testing event next week Wednesday in the Toronto General Hospital Lobby! @UHNPatientExp pic.twitter.com/qppc0Tpkdg
Our VIRCAN team had a great time yesterday at #HomelessConnect!☺️ We tested over 95 people!😱 Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make the day so fantastic😃🎉 pic.twitter.com/z6EqLv8uzh
We are at #HomelessConnect right now! Come get your free Hep C test and get a $5 Tim Hortons gift card 💵 pic.twitter.com/SH2XYiGYTf
"The report also said that up to 35% of prison populations are likely to have a strain of hepatitis, compared with just 1% of the general population." 😨 Let's push for more hepatitis screening and treatment in prisons! https://t.co/3HDWEVe42U
This Sunday we will be doing FREE hep C testing with @HConnectTO (https://t.co/bXBVH8zar2) from 11a - 4p at @MattamyAC. There will be other amazing organizations there as well including @ONSocialService, @AvolaCollege, @FredVictorTO, and @VeahavtaNews! Don't miss out☺️👍…
Proud to share this work looking at how methods used to measure time trends (in viral hepatitis or anything else) can lead to bias in direction of observed trends https://t.co/5bPGHMtu7a @UofTGastro @PSIFoundation @ICESOntario @hepatoMD @VIRCAN_ca @LauraCRosella @PublicHealthON
Although there isn't a vaccine to prevent yourself from Hep C, there is a very effective cure. That is why we encourage EVERYONE to get tested for Hep C. 👍💉 #LiverAwarenessMonth pic.twitter.com/HhVZXHHiMf
We had so many people attend our Hep C testing event last week at TGH! Our next event will be on November 6 at the Eaton Lobby of the Toronto General. #GetTested #EliminateHepatitis pic.twitter.com/Ej8i5dnkqL
Rise and shine Toronto!☀️ We hope you all have a wonderful week and don't forget to go out and vote today if you haven't already! #VotingDay pic.twitter.com/ifZriTP9CW
What is #cirrhosis? This is for patients & anyone who has ever asked: ❓ What is it ❓ Where did it come from? ❓Why do I feel this way? ❓ Am I dying? A #livertwitter #tweetorial pic.twitter.com/thzvRJGsTI
With all this hep C talk, we forget to tell you guys about hepatitis B and the importance of getting vaccinated. Take a look at this article that discusses the latest developments in hepatitis B treatments. 📑💊 https://t.co/gKjoQuWpaK
VIRCAN is lucky to work alongside the brilliant Dr. Jordan Feld! Take a look at this article that discusses the HCV trial he helped lead. https://t.co/IcHDZIhgbv
It’s that time of year again! The @UHN #flu campaign kicks off today for staff, students, physicians and volunteers. Be a #FluFighter and protect our patients, families, visitors and each other by getting your #FluShot! 😷💉💪🏽 https://t.co/lmdnD75xYk
Scary stuff! Luckily, there is a vaccine for Hepatitis B. In fact, you can get vaccinated for both Hepatitis A and B in just one go. Who knows the name of this type of vaccine? #LiverAwarenessMonth pic.twitter.com/YJvmTmOr6o
Here is one way in which the hepatitis A virus can damage your liver. Remember, we will be posting weekly facts for all of October in honour of #LiverAwarenesMonth. Let us know if you have any questions about hepatitis or how it impacts your liver -- we are happy to answer!…
Happy Monday everybody ☀️ On Wednesday, we will be back at the TWH Atrium doing free Hep C testing from 10a - 3p. Come say hi!
It is officially October! 👻🍂 That means it is officially #LiverAwarenessMonth! All month long, we will be providing you with facts regarding the liver. Make sure to follow us on all our social platforms to stay informed. pic.twitter.com/0H8l4GCgre
Here is a friendly reminder that the Twinrix vaccine is only for Hepatitis A and B. Since there is no vaccine for Hepatitis C, the best way to stay safe is to get tested and find out your status! https://t.co/T9QYYZJgPT
Did you know that next month is #LiverAwarenessMonth ? Stay tuned for weekly facts on how Hepatitis C impacts your liver🗓️💭 pic.twitter.com/MrhmBXtDPJ
This is the kind of news we like to read! Way to go Cumbrian Prison👍😯 #GetTested #EliminateHepatitisC https://t.co/O4eZuJn1JF
In addition to Street Health, we will be doing Hep C testing at @bas_toronto on Tuesday and Thursday from 10a-12p. This is another opportunity for you to get tested and find out your status! You don't want to miss out👆👆#GiveUsTheFinger
We will be doing free HCV POCT today at @StreetHealthTO during their weekly drop-in! Come get tested if you can -- it never hurts to know more about your health👍💉
"Unlike other chronic diseases which are manageable in multiple phases, hepatitis C should be controlled at once, and no patient should be left behind..." https://t.co/sQU8eOazoO
Many people are fighting for human rights, equality and change – and we are too. We're also fighting for justice. We think it's unfair that #hepatitis claims millions of lives, despite there being preventative measures. Let's join forces for #NOhep: https://t.co/4lF4Xnksmq…
A lot of people we interact with avoid getting tested because they are afraid of the outcome. Remember, Hep C is curable - but, if left untreated, can lead to serious long-term damages. Take a quick look at this article if you are debating getting tested.…
Find out if you have hepatitis C. It could save your life. Excited to announce that @VIRCAN_ca will be providing on-site point-of-care testing for hepatitis C at our Oct 27th event! #endhomelessness #HCT #HCT7 #toronto #onestopshop #thankyoutuesday
We are at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto doing free Hepatitis C testing! We hope to educate, test, and treat everyone who stops by our room!💉📚
Part of self-awareness is knowing about your own health. This Wednesday, from 10 am - 3pm, we will be doing Hepatitis C testing at the Toronto General Hospital. It doesn't hurt to find out your status. #InternationalSelfAwarenessMonth. 🏥😊 pic.twitter.com/hxkB9X082P
Happy September! It is officially #InternationalSelfAwarenessMonth -- understanding your physical and mental health is so important and should always be a priority. Take care of yourself💕😃 #KnowYourself pic.twitter.com/U7uhz7uxDx
Finally the long weekend🎉🤩 Have fun and be safe everybody! pic.twitter.com/8RxR3DWcYp
Take a look at this quick and informative article on the importance of Hepatitis C screening! Head over to our website (https://t.co/FIMAngQG7t) if you want to find out when and where our next testing event is 😊⬇️ https://t.co/XP391J6VuD
One extrahepatic manifestation of hepatitis C appears to be the development of insulin resistance in some people. Our new infographic explores more about how this may impact you and what you can do to manage it! pic.twitter.com/UEdlFBW7HH
We are one more step toward achieving #HCV elimination n the United States! #HepC screening recommendations are nearly universal. All adults (18-79) are now recommended to be tested for #Hepatitis C. https://t.co/eB8tAW1kfP @RushDOIM @Rush_Transplant @AASLDtweets @liverUSA
A healthy liver is a happy a liver! Read this article to find out how you can #LoveYourLiver ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/L9SEcQRpRD pic.twitter.com/lLhgsndNGB
Love to see this kind of work! Keep it up Egypt👍🏽 https://t.co/T05cvX2sPG
We have two testing events this week! Tomorrow at the Toronto General Hospital in the Eaton Lobby from 10a - 3p. And, on Wednesday at the Toronto Western Hospital in the Helliwell Atrium from 10a - 3p. Come find out your hepatitis C status and eat some candy!🍬😄…
It's World Hepatitis Day! If you were born from 1945 to 1975 - you should be tested for Hep C. We can only cure those we diagnose.
Viral hepatitis can & must be eliminated. #ShowYourFace on #WorldHepatitisDay to stop 1.34mil deaths per year #NOhep https://t.co/Z0xT6SilwM pic.twitter.com/4Wg8WHJJQC
Moving on from HCV to Zika and MERS coronavirus - @JMPawlotsky continues to drive the antiviral agenda pic.twitter.com/eiG5RK3qib
Research never ends...we're not done even in HCV yet - @JMPawlotsky at IAS-coinfection meeting
If only we could all get the drugs this cheaply...but not the only challenge to HCV elimination. Andrew Hill at IAS-coinfection meeting pic.twitter.com/Q3p9mj3uFk
Drug prices still a challenge to HCV elimination but coming down...Andrew Hill at IAS-Coinfection meeting pic.twitter.com/naNiqQrDf6
Lancet: disproving the Cochrane skepticism on the clinical benefits of an SVR with DAA in hepatitis C https://t.co/tupywEkGl7
WHO to present landmark HIV drug resistance report unveiling new action plan, guidelines at 17:00; launch new #HIVselftest report at 17:00; pic.twitter.com/EOekhc7KTF
Margaret Hellard reminding us that people who inject drugs are not hard to reach, just easy to ignore HIV-Hepatitis Coinfection meeting pic.twitter.com/iyC0Cf3Z6y
I just supported #ShowYourFace on WHD on @ThunderclapIt // @Hep_Alliance https://t.co/fxGkp2WBEw
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Viral Hepatitis Care Network (VIRCAN) is an initiative of the Toronto Centre for Liver Disease part of the University Health Network that provides liver related healthcare services you need, at the convenience you want and the standards you deserve, right to your doorstep. VIRCAN Clinics are conveniently located in 4 locations around the GTA.
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