Investigators studied longer-term treatment with an integrated intervention with psychosocial counseling and supported referrals for antiretroviral therapy and substance use treatment.
Structural concerns, racial and socioeconomic issues, and state- and federal-level policy present challenges when trying to address the intersecting epidemics of opioid use disorder and HIV.
Investigators sought to identify variables that influence condom use likelihood with carrying serostatus partners to learn about HIV prevention strategies.
One aim of this study was to compare breast cancer survivors and HIV patients, both with neuropathic pain, with regard to psychological factors and health-related quality of life.
The purpose of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of chronic pain in the HIV-infected population which is under continuous specialist care, as well as to determine the underlying causative factors of such pain.
Investigators assessed the efficacy and tolerability of a high-concentration capsaicin 8% patch to treat diabetic peripheral nerve pain, either alone or in combination with standard oral therapies.
The TEACH intervention increases adherence to guideline-concordant care for HIV patients with chronic pain.
The epidemic of opioid use disorder has led to substantial increases in new cases of HCV and HIV infection, as well as hospitalizations for other OUD-related infections.
Researchers found substantial room for improvement in the delivery of substance use and mental health counseling and treatment and HIV/STD prevention counseling.
A substantial proportion of these individuals diagnosed with HIV, psychiatric disorders, and substance use disorders are out of care and urgently require intervention.
