2003
Pilot study to enhance HIV care using needle exchange-based health services for out-of-treatment injecting drug users
Altice FL, Springer S, Buitrago M, Hunt DP, Friedland GH. Pilot study to enhance HIV care using needle exchange-based health services for out-of-treatment injecting drug users. Journal Of Urban Health 2003, 80: 416-427. PMID: 12930880, PMCID: PMC3455979, DOI: 10.1093/jurban/jtg053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusNondetectable viral loadCD4 lymphocyte countDrug treatmentDrug usersLymphocyte countViral loadHIV therapyBaseline HIV-1 RNA levelsNeedle exchangeHealth servicesHIV-1 RNA levelsPilot studyPotent antiretroviral combinationUtilization of HAARTActive antiretroviral therapyAntiretroviral therapy regimensHIV-1 RNACommunity-based health interventionsAdverse side effectsActive drug usersFormal drug treatmentImmunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) incidenceSmall pilot studyActive heroin injectors
2002
Safer Injection Facilities in North America: Their Place in Public Policy and Health Initiatives
Broadhead R, Kerr T, Grund J, Altice F. Safer Injection Facilities in North America: Their Place in Public Policy and Health Initiatives. Journal Of Drug Issues 2002, 32: 329-355. DOI: 10.1177/002204260203200113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSafer injection facilityHealth initiativesDrug treatmentInjection-related health problemsNeedle exchange programsDrug-using communityPublic health initiativesPublic health programsHealth care programsDrug injectionDrug overdoseDrug injectorsMortality rateCare programNeedle exchangeHealth problemsMedical careHealth programsInjection facilitiesInnovative interventionsTimely contactTreatmentHCVHIVOverdose