2022
Prevalence and Correlates of Active Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Use Among Female Sex Workers in Malaysia
Pedersen CJ, Wickersham JA, Altice FL, Kamarulzaman A, Khoshnood K, Gibson BA, Khati A, Maviglia F, Shrestha R. Prevalence and Correlates of Active Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Use Among Female Sex Workers in Malaysia. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2022, 13: 879479. PMID: 35774093, PMCID: PMC9237260, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.879479.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemale sex workersATS useSubstance use disordersAmphetamine-type stimulantsUse disordersSevere substance use disordersAmphetamine-type stimulant useSex workersAdverse health outcomesLogistic regression analysisAdverse health consequencesSexual risk behaviorsBehavioral health issuesUse of drugsHarm reduction strategiesSex work clientsRespondent-driven samplingHIV transmissionMultivariable modelHigh prevalenceHealth outcomesDrug useSex workTransgender womenRisk behaviors
2021
Limited benefit and high financial burden of drugs used to manage cancer-associated anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS).
Gupta A, Nshuti L, Grewal U, Sedhom R, Parsons H, Blaes A, Virnig B, Lustberg M, Subbiah I, Nipp R, Dy S, Dusetzina S. Limited benefit and high financial burden of drugs used to manage cancer-associated anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: 55-55. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.39.28_suppl.55.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrescription drug coverageAnorexia/cachexia syndromeDrug coveragePocket costsRisk/benefit ratioPatient-clinician discussionsSupportive care guidelinesFinancial burdenList of drugsCost of drugsUse of drugsHigh financial burdenEnd of lifeCachexia syndromeCare guidelinesUnwanted side effectsGeneric olanzapineSide effectsClinical practiceCertain drugsMultiple drugsStudy authorsBenefit ratioDrugsLimited benefit
2018
Factors Associated with HIV Viral Suppression Among Transgender Women in Lima, Peru
Rich KM, Wickersham JA, Huamaní J, Kiani SN, Cabello R, Elish P, Arce J, Pizzicato LN, Soria J, Sanchez J, Altice FL. Factors Associated with HIV Viral Suppression Among Transgender Women in Lima, Peru. LGBT Health 2018, 5: 477-483. PMID: 30874476, PMCID: PMC6306649, DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2017.0186.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-positive transgender womenViral suppressionTransgender womenUse disordersViral suppression ratesHIV viral suppressionMultivariable logistic regressionAdverse health outcomesSubstance use disordersAlcohol use disorderSevere drug useUse of drugsHIV statusSubstance disordersHigh burdenHigh prevalenceCondomless sexPsychiatric disordersAnal sexFactors AssociatedHealth outcomesDrug useHIV researchLogistic regressionLast partner
2011
Residential treatment for homeless female veterans with psychiatric and substance use disorders: Effect on 1-year clinical outcomes
Harpaz-Rotem I, Rosenheck RA, Desai R. Residential treatment for homeless female veterans with psychiatric and substance use disorders: Effect on 1-year clinical outcomes. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2011, 48: 891. PMID: 22068368, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2010.10.0195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultDiagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)EmploymentFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHousingHumansIll-Housed PersonsLength of StayMental DisordersMiddle AgedRecurrenceResidential TreatmentSocial SupportSubstance-Related DisordersTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsClinical outcomesResidential treatmentHomeless female veteransPsychiatric symptomsFemale veteransSerious mental illnessSubstance use disordersUse of drugsGroup of veteransMental health outcomesNRT groupRT groupPsychiatric problemsUse disordersBetter outcomesHealth outcomesMental illnessHomeless womenVeterans AffairsAlcohol useBeneficial effectsLimited evidenceSubstance useOutcomesProgram entry
2010
Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Antin-Ozerkis D, Evans J, Rubinowitz A, Homer RJ, Matthay RA. Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Clinics In Chest Medicine 2010, 31: 451-478. PMID: 20692539, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2010.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRheumatoid arthritisPulmonary diseaseLung diseaseInterstitial lung diseaseUse of drugsPulmonary manifestationsAirway diseaseRheumatoid nodulesPleural effusionRespiratory abnormalitiesPulmonary toxicityArthritisDiseaseDiagnostic assessmentMultidisciplinary approachMorbidityEffusionInfectionMortalityAbnormalities
1998
Drug abuse treatment success among needle exchange participants.
Brooner R, Kidorf M, King V, Beilenson P, Svikis D, Vlahov D. Drug abuse treatment success among needle exchange participants. Public Health Reports 1998, 113 Suppl 1: 129-39. PMID: 9722818, PMCID: PMC1307735.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeedle exchange programsOpioid agonist treatment programStandard referral groupTreatment programReferral groupBetter short-term treatment outcomesNew admissionsDrug useHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmissionShort-term treatment outcomesDrug abuse treatment clinicsGreater baseline severitySelf-reported drug useDrug abuse treatment programsUse of drugsReferral patientsClinical variablesBaseline severityIncidence rateTreatment successTreatment clinicsTreatment outcomesBaseline differencesTreatment responseOutcome measures
1992
Changes in T-Lymphocyte Subsets in Intravenous Drug Users With HIV-1 Infection
Margolick J, Muñoz A, Vlahov D, Solomon L, Astemborski J, Cohn S, Nelson K. Changes in T-Lymphocyte Subsets in Intravenous Drug Users With HIV-1 Infection. JAMA 1992, 267: 1631-1636. PMID: 1347321, DOI: 10.1001/jama.1992.03480120069035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSeropositive intravenous drug usersIntravenous drug usersHIV-1 infectionHIV-1-seropositive intravenous drug usersDrug usersCell countSeronegative intravenous drug usersHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1Complete blood cell countImmunodeficiency virus type 1Absolute numberCD4 cell countCD4 lymphocyte countPercentage of CD4T lymphocyte subsetsCD8 T cellsT cell subsetsCommunity-based clinicsBlood cell countTime of seroconversionVirus type 1Multivariate regression analysisUse of drugsCD4 lymphocytesCD8 lymphocytes
1986
Sleep in Restrictive Lung Disease
George C, Kryger M. Sleep in Restrictive Lung Disease. Sleep 1986, 10: 409-418. PMID: 3317724, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/10.5.409.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterstitial lung diseaseLung diseaseNocturnal oxygenNocturnal desaturationMuscle weaknessLung disease patientsRestrictive lung diseaseFibrotic lung diseaseUse of drugsFurther hypoxemiaNocturnal hypoxemiaNasal CPAPNocturnal hypoventilationAcute alveolitisLong-term evaluationRestrictive diseaseOxygenation abnormalitiesDisease patientsKyphoscoliosis patientsDeformity changesSleep changesSleep architectureSleep structureNeuromuscular diseasePatients
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