2019
Multivariate spatiotemporal modeling of drug- and alcohol-poisoning deaths in New York City, 2009–2014
Ransome Y, Subramanian SV, Duncan DT, Vlahov D, Warren J. Multivariate spatiotemporal modeling of drug- and alcohol-poisoning deaths in New York City, 2009–2014. Spatial And Spatio-temporal Epidemiology 2019, 32: 100306. PMID: 32007280, PMCID: PMC9996640, DOI: 10.1016/j.sste.2019.100306.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug-poisoning deathsMultivariate Poisson regression modelCurrent public health problemPublic health problemZip codesDrug overdose deathsCo-occurring epidemicsPublic health plannersPoisson regression modelsHigh prevalenceOverdose deathsHealth problemsHealth plannersHeavy drinkingDeathDrugsOutcomesRegression modelsPredictorsNew York CityIndividual-level predictorsPrevalenceYork City
2002
Does Bleach Disinfection of Syringes Protect Against Hepatitis C Infection Among Young Adult Injection Drug Users?
Kapadia F, Vlahov D, Jarlais D, Strathdee S, Ouellet L, Kerndt P, E E, Williams I, Garfein R. Does Bleach Disinfection of Syringes Protect Against Hepatitis C Infection Among Young Adult Injection Drug Users? Epidemiology 2002, 13: 738-741. PMID: 12410020, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-200211000-00023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersAnti-HCV seroconversionHepatitis C virusDrug usersOdds ratioBleach useYoung adult injection drug usersSeronegative injection drug usersMajor public health problemAdult injection drug usersBleach disinfectionHepatitis C infectionProspective cohort studyCase-control studyConditional logistic regressionPublic health problemCessation of injectionsC infectionHCV infectionCohort studyC virusProtective effectHealth problemsSeroconversionLogistic regression
2000
Consideration of a North American heroin-assisted clinical trial for the treatment of opiate-dependent individuals
Kuo I, Fischer B, Vlahov D. Consideration of a North American heroin-assisted clinical trial for the treatment of opiate-dependent individuals. International Journal Of Drug Policy 2000, 11: 357-370. PMID: 10967518, DOI: 10.1016/s0955-3959(00)00057-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMethadone treatmentMajor public health problemOpiate addictsAdditional treatment strategiesHeroin-assisted treatmentPrincipal treatment modalityPublic health problemOpiate-dependent individualsSubstance abuse treatmentTreatment modalitiesClinical trialsTreatment outcomesTreatment strategiesSide effectsEconomic burdenHealth problemsInjectable opiatesTreatment programAbuse treatmentTreatment participationEffective interventionsTreatmentPositive resultsAddictsRecent studies
1994
HIV vaccines for injection drug users in the context of a comprehensive prevention agenda.
Vlahov D. HIV vaccines for injection drug users in the context of a comprehensive prevention agenda. AIDS Research And Human Retroviruses 1994, 10 Suppl 2: s3-6. PMID: 7865324.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV infectionHIV vaccineDrug usersHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionImmunodeficiency virus infectionEffective HIV vaccineInjection drug usersMajor health problemNeedle exchange programsHigh-risk behaviorsParenteral transmissionVirus infectionHealth problemsDrug abusePrevention agendaInfectionRisk reductionVaccineHIVPopulationAbstinenceExchange programs
1990
HIV-1 Infection In The Correctional Setting
Vlahov D. HIV-1 Infection In The Correctional Setting. Criminal Justice Policy Review 1990, 4: 306-318. DOI: 10.1177/088740349000400402.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV infectionMajor public health problemIntravenous drug useHIV-1 infectionCause of deathPublic health problemHIV ratesSeroprevalence estimatesDrug useHealth problemsRisk behaviorsInfectionJail settingsCorrectional settingsLimited accessPrison inmatesPercentEthnic minoritiesAIDSCorrectional systemSettingCare
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