If you’re interested in learning more about the liver, we are nearing the close of registration for Hepatology Update 2019. It’s fully accredited (and amazing). 4 guest faculty, 3 patients, alongside U of T interprofessional faculty. Fri Sept 27th. https://t.co/VXjny1RvkF…
Muscle matters in hepatic encephalopathy Nathan Davies reviews the data. Now it is time to implement! #Cirrhosis and portal hypertension are indications for high protein diet (eg 1.25 g/kg/day) #ishen2019 @ishen2019 pic.twitter.com/ktbMCxzzpU
Here at #IHNSU19 in Montreal, I finally understand the dramatic policy changes made in UK by @NHSuk to get the country on the path to #HCV elimination. A short thread, that anyone interested in #healthpolicy #hepC #PWID should read. 1/
In 2018, U of T ranked among the top 5 universities in the world for launching a business. Are you an aspiring student #entrepreneur? Here's a guide to #UofT's incubators and accelerators. https://t.co/wVQ1fIvhlf #entrepreneurship pic.twitter.com/nl4dFroCEB
A consistent element of every #HCV model of care innovation is access to a point-of-care RNA test that enables same day treatment starts. We need this in Canada 🇨🇦. #inhsu2019
One of the cool things about #INHSU2019 is that you get inspired by incredible work around the world. Currently hearing a presentation on #HCV care research in a high-conflict region in Myanmar 🇲🇲 by Dr. Su Su Aung. Phenomenal accomplishment. >300 PWID pts treated, SVR…
Let’s all advocate for compassionate drug policy that focuses on health and support! @SDPcampaign @INHepSU #inhsu2019 #supportdontpunish pic.twitter.com/4k8kTexqO9
So my 10-yr old got a cellphone. pic.twitter.com/oRVJ0kT9pB
Everywhere I look successful #medtech startups are being led by energetic young women and POC. Meanwhile, medical institutions are appointing old men to study them. 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Great #tweetorial on iron metabolism and homeostasis with some practical tips. Bottom line: we can minimize side effects by prescribing iron to match physiologic absorption limits, usually one tab, once a day. https://t.co/pDOvJPET6Z
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!💉📚
Am I the only one who wants to go eat an Azteca Power Bowl right now? #SheTheNorth @Bandreescu_
Room full of 10-yr old girls at a bday party just watched @Bandreescu_ win the #USOpenFinals at my place. A hero is made. #shethenorth
My latest #AI post. This time a summary of the recent @CMPAmembers session with @cdavidnaylor and Dr. Hartley Stern. @drcadesky https://t.co/Us0Uv0xAu6
"Are we taking care of patients or are we taking care of the #EMR?" @danielleofri nails it (again) @TheLancet Empathy in the age of the electronic medical record https://t.co/BJfoBzUiLW pic.twitter.com/qzodDKtoga
If true, #pharmacare is dead for the foreseeable future. It’s success is predicated on no opt-out. If the political will is gone, then we should start focusing back on incrementally improving our current patchwork system #pcpa #CDNhealth #cdnpoli https://t.co/L2uwj3tkeI
Wow @Bandreescu_ amazing. A humble and hardworking role model for my 3 daughters! 1 more to go. #SheTheNorth #USOpen
When hiring we need to focus on knowledge, skills and traits - but those are so hard to measure in the process. A true challenge. In academic medicine, we can at least start by asking for the correct experiences/successes for leadership positions. https://t.co/OVRZNIYRV7
Everyone in academic medicine should read this and adopt some of these behaviours, irrespective of your seniority. We can all contribute to lifting each other up. Via @Medscape @VPrasadMDMPH https://t.co/QphPEIXnHB
TFW when your paper is cited in an #USPSTF evidence review on #HepatitisC screening recommendations. And they got it right! (can't say the same for Canada). https://t.co/SkcS2zWmv8 pic.twitter.com/EzdrlU7lo7
I have very fond memories of Jay, from the moment I met him as a 2nd year med student to when I last saw him 2 months ago. An incomparable teacher, doctor, mentor, colleague. He sure left his mark in a bright positive way. https://t.co/iK45yLfBqJ
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
Medical education should help students become caring doctors. Instead, it is somehow puts them at increased risk of #depression and #burnout. https://t.co/JGs7q70TdI via @statnews @MayoClinicSOM
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!🍬😄…
290 million people worldwide do not know that they are infected with viral hepatitis. Don't be one of them. Get tested and find out your Hepatitis C status. It could save your liver and your life. 💉 pic.twitter.com/nYF7D1y352
Check out this article on @SrBachchan and his struggles with #HepatitisB. "Therefore if you are not willing to get yourself tested then you would never find out and there's never going to be a cure for it." 💙 #GetTested https://t.co/65rNxsUDhg
According to @CDCgov, nearly 75% of people with HIV who inject drugs also have #HepatitisC. Learn more about #HIV and the opioid crisis today: https://t.co/5ElIWGC0el pic.twitter.com/LHX991ZDHM
Hello! We will be at the Toronto General Hospital tomorrow from 10am - 3pm doing free Hepatitis C testing! We have free candy for anyone who participates -- come join us! 😁🍭💉 pic.twitter.com/aR1OnpWtY6
With more than 2,000 new cases of #Hepatitis A in Florida this year alone, the state declared it a public #health emergency to expand access to tests and vaccines. Read more: https://t.co/x6mJGcvey1
Another day, another testing event! Find us at the Toronto Western Hospital in the Helliwell Atrium from 10a - 3p. Get ready -- it starts in less than an hour! pic.twitter.com/QwV2jmLqnO
For #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, @CDCgov and @WHO encourage mothers who are infected with HBV and HCV to breastfeed! Find out more here 👇🏽👇🏽 https://t.co/nie7aBtOHI
We don't want you to miss our Hepatitis C testing events! Here's our schedule for the next month. If you are wondering, TGH is the Toronto General Hospital and TWH is the Toronto Western Hospital. Make sure to mark it in your calendar! 🗓️💉 @UHNPatientExp…
“'It can act as an open doorway for the HIV virus,' Isaac says, noting that hepatitis C cases are up around the province." https://t.co/H0i7aJ5rYu
Hope you all enjoyed your long weekend! We will be testing again at Toronto General from 10a - 3p. Hope to see you there! 😄🥳 #EliminateHepatitis #HepCTesting pic.twitter.com/pq1z7fzIgS
Unsurprisingly, providing doctors with the ability to treat #hcv without referral to a hospital increases cure rates of ppl who use drugs. Always good to get more confirmation but we know roadening access is key to eliminating #hepc. https://t.co/qx4NyGzBJp
290m people worldwide don’t know they’re living with viral #hepatitis, a potentially deadly disease which claims 1.4m lives a year. #WednesdayWisdom Join us in raising awareness of this silent killer. Find out more: https://t.co/76lucOfD7w #FindTheMissingMillions
We will be at Toronto Western today in the Helliwell Atrium doing FREE hepatitis C screening from 10a - 3p. We also have stress balls for anyone who gets tested! 😱 pic.twitter.com/TsEGhjsWJb
Point-of-care testing is fast and reliable! We are currently doing testing at Toronto General so come meet us at the Eaton Lobby to find out what your Hepatitis C status is! #SaveYourLiver https://t.co/dT6YVLcJni
In case you missed it, VIRCAN changed the lights last night on the CN Tower in honour of #WorldHepatitisDay. Thanks team! 🎆🌃 pic.twitter.com/ZyGCXtAdIG
We will be at the Eaton Lobby of Toronto General Hospital tomorrow from 10a - 3p doing free Hepatitis C rapid testing. For those of you who want to find out more about when we are testing and more about our organization, check out our website! https://t.co/lZaKyiva8G
Happy Monday! We hope you all had the chance to see the CN Tower light up last night with the #WorldHepatitisDay colours.❤️💛💚 For those of you looking for motivation on this Monday, remember next weekend is a long weekend!🙈🤫
When we have fantastic buy in from the Chief Public Health Officer, anything is possible for Hep C elimination in PEI! @CATIEinfo @Health_PEI @InfoPEI @sgreenanan @AMMICanada @PEIwellness @VIRCAN_ca @HepNS902 @canhepc pic.twitter.com/FqKrv81U5M
#WorldHepatitisDay colours lighting up the CN Tower (or as my 3yo calls it, the Paw Patrol lookout tower) tonight. Thanks to the @VIRCAN_ca team for arranging this! #NOhep #FindtheMissingMillions pic.twitter.com/yCOST5uCWH
Happy Friday! For the last day of #WorldHepatitisWeek we will be in the Eaton Lobby of the Toronto General Hospital from 10a - 3p doing free testing. We also have games and raffles so come join us! 😁
We love to see this support! This Sunday, go check out the CN Tower light up for #WorldHepatitisDay. ✨😍 pic.twitter.com/aE6xq3IEjx
Come on out today for this free community event! #hepcday #oshawa @oshawacity @WaltersPharmacy @Starbucks @Merck @GileadSciences @VIRCAN_ca pic.twitter.com/9Bt1TbSuRL
We will be at the Regent Park Women's Drop-In today from 9am - 11:30 am. Tomorrow, we will be in the Toronto General Hospital from 10am - 3pm. Make sure to join us to get your free testing and play some fun games!
Do you have Hepatitis C ⁉️ ℹ️ Many people have no symptoms for years & often don’t know they have it, but it can cause serious liver disease if left untreated Take this quiz to find out 🔍https://t.co/a0dbqaiXY9 @HepatitisCTrust RT @BSUH_NHS @NHSBrightonHove…
Don't wait! Get your free hepatitis C test today! It's quick, it's easy, and it could potentially save your life. 💓😊 #WorldHepatitisWeek #EliminateHepatitis pic.twitter.com/vdeeHKq1nQ
We had a great day yesterday testing at @StreetHealthTO ! Thanks again for having us😊
Monday blues? Haven't heard of them. #WorldHepatitisWeek pic.twitter.com/4TCNeVw7f1
It is officially the start of #WorldHepatitisWeek! Remember to check out our events calendar that we posted last week to join us at any of our events! Let's get started! #EliminateHepatitis pic.twitter.com/pDDcHSTNQ5
Just got back from Thunder Bay in time to tuck the kids into bed. Whirlwind 20 hours of: -education sessions for patients and providers -consults at the NP-led clinic -point of care testing for #HCV Always fun educating to build capacity. Thanks #YQT. @VIRCAN_ca @UHN…
When you remember that tomorrow is Friday and #WorldHepatitisWeek is next week! 😁🎉 pic.twitter.com/j6CmPuWkfM
#WorldHepatitisWeek starts so soon! pic.twitter.com/eN61phmD31
Meet our two summer students, Martina and Chloe!😊 They help out at all our testing events and have played a huge part in our #WorldHepatitisWeek campaign. Come say hi to them and our other amazing students and employees next week at one of our events! I promise we're really…
Stop in to see @VIRCAN_ca next Wednesday at Toronto Western and next Friday at Toronto General for free hepatitis C testing and some great prizes! https://t.co/8nVl1n1Y8x
Here it is! Our events calendar for #WorldHepatitisWeek. We will have free hepatitis C testing, games, prizes and more! Join us for a chance to win Wonderland tickets, Ripley's Aquarium tickets, Cineplex tickets and a Tim Hortons gift card! So, who's excited? 😁🙋♀️…
5 more days! Who's joining us? 😄🎉 pic.twitter.com/SbLaiB9jLc
We will be offering testing all over Toronto next week in honour of #WorldHepatitisDay! Look out for our events calendar that tells you where we will be testing. And, participants will get the chance to win some pretty awesome prizes! https://t.co/2DA0K79KKl
We heard it's #WorldEmojiDay! Our favourite emoji is probably the 🙌🏽 praise emoji! What's yours? 😁🇨🇦
One more exciting announcement before we end the day! In honour of #WorldHepatitisDay, we will be giving away a $25 Amazon gift card to one lucky follower. All you have to do is follow the rules and wait for us to announce the winner on July 29! Good luck! 😃🎉…
The week of events leading up to World Hepatitis Day starts next Monday! VIRCAN will be doing events all over Toronto - watch out for our calendar letting you guys now where we will be. We may also have some pretty awesome prizes for anyone who gets tested! #WorldHepatitisDay…
There are currently 290 million people unaware that they are living with viral hepatitis. Don't be one of them. Get tested today! #FindTheMissingMillions #EliminateHepatitis #WorldHepatitisDay pic.twitter.com/0737j6zB4p
Who's at Toronto Western today? 🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♂️ Come meet us in the Atrium to get your free hepatitis C test! We are here until 3. We also have candy.
Here's an important read for all of you! The heat can be unbearable so make sure to dress accordingly, stay hydrated, and stay inside if you can. "Let's act like our lives depend on it. Because they do." #ClimateActionNow 🌏💧https://t.co/9RLDOOQcnX
Without the help of the federal and provincial government, we are looking to eliminate hepatitis C by 2050. Why add another 20 years of deaths, healthcare costs, and preventable illness? #ActNow #WorldHepatitisDay https://t.co/lEbasxgrox
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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