2015
Evidence-based interventions to enhance assessment, treatment, and adherence in the chronic Hepatitis C care continuum
Meyer JP, Moghimi Y, Marcus R, Lim JK, Litwin AH, Altice FL. Evidence-based interventions to enhance assessment, treatment, and adherence in the chronic Hepatitis C care continuum. International Journal Of Drug Policy 2015, 26: 922-935. PMID: 26077144, PMCID: PMC4577454, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2015.05.002.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsEvidence-based interventionsHepatitis C care continuumInterferon-based HCV treatmentHepatitis C virus (HCV) treatmentHIV-specific interventionsOral treatment regimensVirologic response ratesC virus treatmentHIV treatment cascadeReal-world effectivenessPre-therapeutic evaluationEvidence-based strategiesHCV careHCV treatmentPeer-reviewed journalsTreatment cascadeTreatment initiationMedicine guidelinesTreatment regimensPatient populationTreatment adherenceCare engagementEligible studiesCare continuumHCV assessment
2012
A Systematic Review of Antiretroviral Adherence Interventions for HIV-Infected People Who Use Drugs
Binford MC, Kahana SY, Altice FL. A Systematic Review of Antiretroviral Adherence Interventions for HIV-Infected People Who Use Drugs. Current HIV/AIDS Reports 2012, 9: 287-312. PMID: 22936463, PMCID: PMC3495269, DOI: 10.1007/s11904-012-0134-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication-assisted therapyCART adherenceVirologic outcomesSystematic reviewCombination antiretroviral therapy (cART) adherenceAntiretroviral Adherence InterventionPost-intervention adherenceHIV treatment outcomesHIV clinical careAntiretroviral therapy adherenceNurse-delivered interventionShort-term adherenceCognitive behavioral therapyLong-term improvementPeer-driven interventionVirologic benefitAntiretroviral therapyDevelopment of interventionsIntervention cessationAdherence interventionsProspective studyTherapy adherenceEligible studiesTreatment outcomesClinical careIsoniazid preventive therapy in correctional facilities: a systematic review [Review article]
Al-Darraji HA, Kamarulzaman A, Altice FL. Isoniazid preventive therapy in correctional facilities: a systematic review [Review article]. The International Journal Of Tuberculosis And Lung Disease 2012, 16: 871-879. PMID: 22410101, DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.11.0447.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIsoniazid preventive therapyIPT initiationPreventive therapySystematic reviewHuman immunodeficiency virus statusCompletion ratesPrevalent adverse reactionsCorrectional facilitiesIPT effectivenessTreatment interruptionActive tuberculosisViral hepatitisMiddle-income countriesTB controlAdverse reactionsRisk factorsVirus statusEligible studiesCommunity settingsTuberculosisLow-income countriesMajor causeJail settingsAdverse effectsInternational recommendations