HIV & AIDS
Researchers relate arrests with HIV risk environment
Practices used in policing injection drug users in Russia might contribute to HIV transmission and overdose mortality.
Jul 9, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Behavioral characteristics of Appalachian community contribute to epidemic of hepatitis C
High rates of injection drug use, little access to intervention services and tight-knit social circles have created a perfect storm for the spread of the hepatitis C virus in Appalachia.
Jun 30, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Task force recommends hep B screening for high-risk people
(HealthDay)—Doctors should regularly screen people at high risk for contracting the hepatitis B virus, which causes chronic illness and can lead to liver cancer if left untreated, a national panel of health experts has ...
May 27, 2014
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HIV & AIDS
Efforts to ensure earlier diagnosis of HIV infection across Europe are still needed
Late diagnosis of HIV infection and entry into care remains a substantial problem across Europe according to a study published in this week's PLOS Medicine. The study, which was an international collaboration led by Amanda ...
Sep 3, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Baby boomers need hepatitis C test, CDC study confirms
(HealthDay)—Baby boomers—the generation known for sex, drugs and rock and roll—are the most likely Americans to develop hepatitis C, and too many of them aren't tested until it's too late to prevent liver damage, U.S. ...
Aug 15, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Childhood abuse raises drug users' suicide risk
For health professionals, the message from a new study in the American Journal of Public Health is clear: Asking patients about a history of childhood abuse can directly help assess their risk of attempting suicide. The evidence, ...
Jul 18, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
Food insecurity linked to HIV-treated drug users' deaths
Food insecurity increases the risk of death among injection drug users living with HIV/AIDS even when they are receiving life-prolonging antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to a new study involving Simon Fraser University.
May 31, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
Current HIV screening guidelines are too conservative
Early HIV treatment can save lives as well as have profound prevention benefits. But those infected with the virus first must be identified before they can be helped.
Mar 13, 2013
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Addiction
Fall in heroin and crack use as drugs lose appeal, particularly for the young
(Medical Xpress)—The number of heroin and crack cocaine users in England has fallen below 300,000 for the first time.
Mar 7, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
AIDS journal publishes findings of two important studies
The results of two important studies have been published in the March issue of AIDS, the official journal of the International AIDS Society. One study notes that screening for HIV should be performed more frequently—up ...
Mar 4, 2013
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