2023
Body mass index and obesity-related behaviors in African American church-based networks: A social network analysis
Nam S, Jung S, Vlahov D, Latkin C, Kershaw T, Whittemore R. Body mass index and obesity-related behaviors in African American church-based networks: A social network analysis. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0281145. PMID: 36913354, PMCID: PMC10010537, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281145.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Haplotype analysis of the SDF-1 (CXCL12) gene in a longitudinal HIV-1/AIDS cohort study
Modi W, Scott K, Goedert J, Vlahov D, Buchbinder S, Detels R, Donfield S, O'Brien S, Winkler C. Haplotype analysis of the SDF-1 (CXCL12) gene in a longitudinal HIV-1/AIDS cohort study. Genes & Immunity 2005, 6: 691-698. PMID: 16177829, DOI: 10.1038/sj.gene.6364258.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdolescentAdultAllelesBlack or African AmericanChemokine CXCL12Chemokines, CXCChildCohort StudiesDisease ProgressionFemaleGene FrequencyHaplotypesHIV InfectionsHIV-1HumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleOdds RatioPolymorphism, Single NucleotideRisk FactorsSurvival AnalysisUnited StatesWhite PeopleConceptsSDF-1 geneCohort studySingle nucleotide polymorphismsAfrican AmericansOnly natural ligandSingle disease outcomesX4 HIV-1HIV-1 infectionAIDS Cohort StudyRisk of infectionMACS cohortDisease outcomeHIV-1Epidemiological studiesSDF-1Significant associationChemokine genesInfectionRs1801157Natural ligandProgressionHaplotype analysisCommon haplotypeCXCR4CohortSuicidal ideation among African-American non-injection drug users.
Havens J, Ompad D, Latkin C, Fuller C, Arria A, Vlahov D, Strathdee S. Suicidal ideation among African-American non-injection drug users. Ethnicity & Disease 2005, 15: 110-5. PMID: 15720057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBaltimoreBlack or African AmericanFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleRisk FactorsStatistics, NonparametricSubstance-Related DisordersSuicideSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsSuicidal ideationDrug usersDrug dependenceNon-injection drug usersCommunity-based cohortInterview-administered questionnaireMultiple logistic regressionDrug use historyUse of heroinAfrican American drug usersMedian agePsychiatric comorbidityDepressive symptomsMore drugsSuicidal thoughtsLogistic regressionIdeationAfrican AmericansUse historyParticipantsComorbiditiesCohortSymptomsYearsHeroin
2004
Club Drug Use Among Minority Substance Users in New York City
Ompad D, Galea S, Fuller C, Phelan D, Vlahov D. Club Drug Use Among Minority Substance Users in New York City. Journal Of Psychoactive Drugs 2004, 36: 397-399. PMID: 15559686, DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2004.10400039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAn analysis of tumor necrosis factor α gene polymorphisms and haplotypes with natural clearance of hepatitis C virus infection
Thio C, Goedert J, Mosbruger T, Vlahov D, Strathdee S, O'Brien S, Astemborski J, Thomas D. An analysis of tumor necrosis factor α gene polymorphisms and haplotypes with natural clearance of hepatitis C virus infection. Genes & Immunity 2004, 5: 294-300. PMID: 15071492, DOI: 10.1038/sj.gene.6364072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBlack or African AmericanHaplotypesHepacivirusHepatitis CHumansPolymorphism, Single NucleotideTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaWhite PeopleConceptsHepatitis C virus infectionC virus infectionHuman leukocyte antigenHCV infectionSingle nucleotide polymorphismsVirus infectionBlack subjectsTumor Necrosis Factor-α Gene PolymorphismsNecrosis factor-α gene polymorphismsCytokine tumor necrosis factor alphaTNF single nucleotide polymorphismsTumor necrosis factor alphaRole of TNFFunction of TNFΑ gene polymorphismsNecrosis factor alphaCohort of individualsHCV outcomesHCV clearanceViral clearanceLeukocyte antigenViral persistenceFactor alphaImmune responseNatural clearance
2003
Genetic influence of CXCR6 chemokine receptor alleles on PCP-mediated AIDS progression among African Americans
Duggal P, An P, Beaty T, Strathdee S, Farzadegan H, Markham R, Johnson L, O'Brien S, Vlahov D, Winkler C. Genetic influence of CXCR6 chemokine receptor alleles on PCP-mediated AIDS progression among African Americans. Genes & Immunity 2003, 4: 245-250. PMID: 12761559, DOI: 10.1038/sj.gene.6363950.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPneumocystis carinii pneumoniaLate-stage HIV-1 infectionAfrican AmericansHIV-1 infectionMedian survival timeSIV infectionCarinii pneumoniaChemokine receptorsAIDS progressionPrimary coreceptorSurvival timeK polymorphismInitial infectionCXCR6Receptor allelesInfectionProgressionSingle nucleotide polymorphismsDeathK genotypesAIDSCoreceptorNucleotide polymorphismsGenetic influencesAllele frequenciesElevated C-reactive protein levels are associated with endothelial dysfunction in chronic cocaine users
Meng Q, Lima J, Lai H, Vlahov D, Celentano D, Margolick J, Lai S. Elevated C-reactive protein levels are associated with endothelial dysfunction in chronic cocaine users. International Journal Of Cardiology 2003, 88: 191-198. PMID: 12714198, DOI: 10.1016/s0167-5273(02)00394-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsC-reactive proteinCoronary artery calcificationCardiac diastolic dysfunctionArtery calcificationChronic cocaine usersDiastolic dysfunctionCRP levelsEndothelial dysfunctionEndothelial functionAbnormal groupElevated C-reactive protein levelsElevated serum CRP levelC-reactive protein levelsSerum C-reactive proteinSerum CRP levelsCocaine usersArtery diameter changesChronic cocaine useOnly significant predictorSerum lipidsCardiac changesLipid profileTomography scanDeceleration timeDrug useSocial Circumstances of Initiation of Injection Drug Use and Early Shooting Gallery Attendance: Implications for HIV Intervention Among Adolescent and Young Adult Injection Drug Users
Fuller C, Vlahov D, Latkin C, Ompad D, Celentano D, Strathdee S. Social Circumstances of Initiation of Injection Drug Use and Early Shooting Gallery Attendance: Implications for HIV Intervention Among Adolescent and Young Adult Injection Drug Users. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2003, 32: 86. PMID: 12514419, DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200301010-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersNew injection drug usersOlder injection drug usersYoung adult injection drug usersDrug usersHigh-risk injection drug usersStreet-recruited injection drug usersAdult injection drug usersYoung injection drug usersGallery attendanceProspective cohort studyInjection drug useMultiple logistic regressionHigh-risk practicesCohort studyMedian ageHIV incidenceHIV prevalenceInnovative intervention strategiesHIV interventionsDrug useLogistic regressionHIVBaseline dataMost participants
2001
Access to medical care and service utilization among injection drug users with HIV/AIDS
Knowlton A, Hoover D, Chung S, Celentano D, Vlahov D, Latkin C. Access to medical care and service utilization among injection drug users with HIV/AIDS. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2001, 64: 55-62. PMID: 11470341, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(00)00228-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCase managementService utilizationDrug treatmentCurrent drug injectorsOutpatient service usePhysical functioning limitationsEmergency room useInjection drug usersCurrent drug useDaily alcohol useHIV/AIDSSubstance abuse treatmentHIV careAIDS diagnosisOutpatient careFunctioning limitationsDrug injectorsOutpatient servicesService useDrug usersDrug useMedical careAbuse treatmentHospital servicesAlcohol useFactors Associated with Adolescent Initiation of Injection Drug Use
Fuller C, Vlahov D, Arria A, Ompad D, Garfein R, Strathdee S. Factors Associated with Adolescent Initiation of Injection Drug Use. Public Health Reports 2001, 116: 136-145. PMID: 11889281, PMCID: PMC1913680, DOI: 10.1093/phr/116.s1.136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAdultAge FactorsBaltimoreBlack or African AmericanCommunity-Institutional RelationsFemaleHealth BehaviorHepatitis CHIV InfectionsHumansLogistic ModelsMalePrimary PreventionProspective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk-TakingSexual BehaviorSubstance Abuse, IntravenousConceptsInjection drug useDrug useMedian ageInitiation of injectionCrack smokingNon-injection drug useAdolescent initiationHigh-risk groupYears of ageIllicit drug useAfrican AmericansDrug use practicesStudy enrollmentPrevents onsetEarly prevention effortsDrug usersMultivariate analysisCocaine useCondom useSmoking marijuanaLogistic regressionYoung drug usersPrevention effortsYoung adulthoodSmoking
1998
Prognostic Indicators for AIDS and Infectious Disease Death in HIV-Infected Injection Drug Users: Plasma Viral Load and CD4+ Cell Count
Vlahov D, Graham N, Hoover D, Flynn C, Bartlett J, Margolick J, Lyles C, Nelson K, Smith D, Holmberg S, Farzadegan H. Prognostic Indicators for AIDS and Infectious Disease Death in HIV-Infected Injection Drug Users: Plasma Viral Load and CD4+ Cell Count. JAMA 1998, 279: 35-40. PMID: 9424041, DOI: 10.1001/jama.279.1.35.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdultAIDS-Related Opportunistic InfectionsBiomarkersBlack or African AmericanCD4 Lymphocyte CountDisease ProgressionFemaleHIV-1HumansMalePrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsProspective StudiesRegression AnalysisRNA, ViralSubstance Abuse, IntravenousSurvival AnalysisViral LoadConceptsInfectious disease deathsInjection drug usersPlasma viral loadViral loadDisease deathsCell countDrug usersPrognostic indicatorHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) viral loadAfrican American injection drug usersPlasma HIV-1 RNAHIV-1 viral loadInfectious diseasesClinical AIDS diagnosisLevels of CD4Kaplan-Meier analysisHIV-1 RNAPrognosis of personsPowerful prognostic informationProportional hazards modelCases of AIDSGood predictive valueCell count measurementsMedian followCohort study
1997
Update on the Seroepidemiology of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the United States Household Population
McQuillan G, Khare M, Karon* J, Schable† C, Vlahov‡ D. Update on the Seroepidemiology of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the United States Household Population. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1997, 14: 355-357. PMID: 9111478, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199704010-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYears of ageHIV infectionBlack men 40Human immunodeficiency virusNutrition Examination SurveyThird National HealthEstimates of seroprevalenceAnalysis of nonresponseNHANES III estimateBlack womenUnited States household populationMen 40HIV prevalenceImmunodeficiency virusExamination SurveyOverall prevalenceNational HealthHigh riskIndividuals 18Drug useHIVInfectionConfidence intervalsHousehold populationPrevalence
1996
The relationship between risk networks' patterns of crack cocaine and alcohol consumption and HIV-related sexual behaviors among adult injection drug users: a prospective study
Latkin C, Mandell W, Vlahov D. The relationship between risk networks' patterns of crack cocaine and alcohol consumption and HIV-related sexual behaviors among adult injection drug users: a prospective study. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 1996, 42: 175-181. PMID: 8912800, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(96)01279-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismBlack or African AmericanComorbidityCrack CocaineFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHeroin DependenceHIV InfectionsHumansMaleOpioid-Related DisordersPeer GroupProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSexual BehaviorSocial FacilitationSocial SupportSubstance Abuse, IntravenousConceptsInjection drug usersSexual risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsAlcohol consumptionDrug usersInner-city injection drug usersSex partnersAdult injection drug usersAlcohol useHIV preventive interventionsMultiple sex partnersSexual behaviorCrack cocaine useCasual sex partnersSelf-reported sexual behaviorSelf-reported drugProspective studyIndex participantsNontreatment sampleSocial contextProspective associationsPreventive interventionsCocaine useAfrican American malesInfluence of peers
1995
Normative Data for a Brief Neuropsychologic Test Battery in a Cohort of Injecting Drug Users
Concha M, Seines O, McArthur J, Nance-Sproson T, Updike M, Royal W, Solomon L, Vlahov D. Normative Data for a Brief Neuropsychologic Test Battery in a Cohort of Injecting Drug Users. Substance Use & Misuse 1995, 30: 823-841. PMID: 7558472, DOI: 10.3109/10826089509067009.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
Effect of Chronic Substance Abuse on the Neuropsychological Performance of Intravenous Drug Users with a High Prevalence of HIV-1 Seropositivity
Concha M, Graham N, Muñoz A, Vlahov D, Royal W, Updike M, Nance-Sproson T, Seines O, McArthur J. Effect of Chronic Substance Abuse on the Neuropsychological Performance of Intravenous Drug Users with a High Prevalence of HIV-1 Seropositivity. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1992, 136: 1338-1348. PMID: 1362630, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a116446.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsBaltimoreBlack or African AmericanCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesChronic DiseaseCognition DisordersConfounding Factors, EpidemiologicEducational StatusEmploymentEvaluation Studies as TopicFemaleHIV SeropositivityHIV SeroprevalenceHIV-1HumansLeukocyte CountLinear ModelsMaleMass ScreeningNeuropsychological TestsPopulation SurveillancePredictive Value of TestsPrisonsPsychomotor PerformanceSubstance Abuse, IntravenousConceptsNeuropsychological test performanceHIV-1 seropositivityIntravenous drug usersTest performanceNeuropsychological performancePractice effectsHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infectionDrug usersVirus type 1 infectionSubstance abuseSignificant practice effectsHIV-1 serostatusType 1 infectionIntravenous Experience (ALIVE) studyFrequency of drugChronic substance abuseNeuropsychological functioningCognitive performanceImmunodeficiency syndromeAsymptomatic stageHigh prevalenceOutcome measuresDrug useIntoxicated individualsMultivariate analysisCharacteristics of Intravenous Drug Users by History of Arrest and Treatment for Drug Use
ALCABES P, VLAHOV D, ANTHONY J. Characteristics of Intravenous Drug Users by History of Arrest and Treatment for Drug Use. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 1992, 180: 48-54. PMID: 1311371, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-199201000-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTerminology for Drug Injection Practices among Intravenous Drug Users in Baltimore
Smith A, Vlahov D, Menon A, Anthony J. Terminology for Drug Injection Practices among Intravenous Drug Users in Baltimore. Substance Use & Misuse 1992, 27: 435-453. PMID: 1563894, DOI: 10.3109/10826089209068752.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug injection practicesIntravenous drug usersInjection practicesDrug usersDrug useIntravenous drug useInjection of drugsMedian durationHIV infectionMedian ageSubcutaneous injectionOwn bloodDrug experienceLongitudinal studyInjectionDrugsUseful aidDifferent syringesDurationBaltimoreYearsInfectionBlood
1991
Risk factors for shooting gallery use and cessation among intravenous drug users.
Celentano D, Vlahov D, Cohn S, Anthony J, Solomon L, Nelson K. Risk factors for shooting gallery use and cessation among intravenous drug users. American Journal Of Public Health 1991, 81: 1291-5. PMID: 1928528, PMCID: PMC1405311, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.81.10.1291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntravenous drug usersActive intravenous drug usersGallery useRisk factorsDrug usersShooting galleriesHIV-1 transmissionHIV-1 serostatusHIV-1 infectionLow socioeconomic statusLifetime attendanceHomosexuality/bisexualityBlack raceMale genderDrug useMultivariate analysisReporting useGallery attendanceSocioeconomic statusDrug involvementCessationHigh-risk environmentsAttendanceSerostatusInfection
1990
Seasonal and annual variation of antibody to HIV-1 among male inmates entering Maryland prisons
Vlahov D, Muñoz A, Brewer F, Taylor E, Canner C, Polk B. Seasonal and annual variation of antibody to HIV-1 among male inmates entering Maryland prisons. AIDS 1990, 4: 345-350. PMID: 2350455, DOI: 10.1097/00002030-199004000-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdultBlack or African AmericanDistrict of ColumbiaForecastingHealth Planning OrganizationsHispanic or LatinoHIV AntibodiesHIV SeropositivityHIV SeroprevalenceHumansMaleMarylandMultivariate AnalysisPeriodicityPrisonersSeasonsState Health Planning and Development AgenciesSubstance Abuse, IntravenousUnited StatesConceptsIncoming male inmatesHIV-1HIV-1 seroprevalenceHIV-1 infectionEnzyme-linked immunosorbentMultivariate adjustmentPrevious serosurveysSignificant changesBlack raceMale inmatesPrison entrantsMultivariate analysisExcess serumMaryland prisonsWestern blotSeroprevalenceStudy periodAntibodiesDemographic variablesAgeSubgroups
1989
Cocaine injection and ethnicity in parenteral drug users during the early years of the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) epidemic in new york city
Novick D, Trigg H, Jarlais D, Friedman S, Vlahov D, Kreek M. Cocaine injection and ethnicity in parenteral drug users during the early years of the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) epidemic in new york city. Journal Of Medical Virology 1989, 29: 181-185. PMID: 2614398, DOI: 10.1002/jmv.1890290307.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusParenteral drug usersHispanic patientsDrug usersHIV infectionHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemicImmune deficiency syndromeMultiple logistic regressionUse of cocaineNew York CityWhite patientsBlack patientsLiver diseaseImmunodeficiency virusDeficiency syndromeHIV epidemicCocaine injectionHigh prevalencePatientsDrug useEtiologic agentMedical problemsLogistic regressionExtensive epidemicHeroin