1997
A Morphine Prescription Program in Italy (1980-1985): Retrospective Evidence of Protection Against Hiv/Aids
Sagliocca L, Rezza G, Vlahov D, Baldassarre C, Siconolfi M, Nespoli M, Carriers P. A Morphine Prescription Program in Italy (1980-1985): Retrospective Evidence of Protection Against Hiv/Aids. Addiction Research & Theory 1997, 5: 137-144. DOI: 10.3109/16066359709005255.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow HIV prevalence rateHIV-negative IDUsHIV-negative controlsCase-control studyDrug treatment centersSterile injection equipmentHIV prevalence ratesInsufficient dosesHIV infectionPrescription programPrevalence ratesAlternative treatmentTreatment centersDrug usersHIV/AidsRetrospective evidenceMorphineMethadoneInfectionInjection equipmentHIVIDUsDoses
1994
Impact of HIV infection on non-AIDS mortality among Italian injecting drug users
Zaccarelli M, Gattari P, Rezza G, Conti S, Spizzichino L, Vlahov D, Ippolito G, Lelli V, Valenzi C. Impact of HIV infection on non-AIDS mortality among Italian injecting drug users. AIDS 1994, 8: 345-350. PMID: 8031512, DOI: 10.1097/00002030-199403000-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV seropositivesHIV serostatusAIDS mortalityMortality rateAge-adjusted standardized mortality ratiosDrug usersHIV-negative IDUsHIV-seronegative IDUsHIV-seropositive IDUPerson-time techniquesStandardized mortality ratioCause-specific mortalityDrug treatment centersRate of deathHIV-seronegativesPossible HIVHIV infectionHIV testingProspective studyMortality ratioExcess mortalityGeneral populationOverdose mortalityAIDS causesHIV