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January 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This cross-sectional study examined opioid analgesic receipt in HIV+ and uninfected patients to identify whether receipt varies by HIV status and to identify factors associated with opioid receipt. After adjustment, HIV+ patients were 40 percent more likely to receive opioids than uninfected patients.
June 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Patients on EFV/FTC/TDF were 19 percent more likely to have a higher quality of life score than patients on other antiviral agents.
June 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Buprenorphine-prescribing physicians are well-positioned to conduct HIV testing on their patients.
December 1, 2011 | Journal Article
While a few states cover prescription drugs for cardiovascular conditions for people with AIDS, most states do not.
November 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Rapid HIV testing produces its results in just minutes, with virtually 100 percent accuracy. Practices that use rapid HIV testing are more likely to test for HIV overall.
June 1, 2010 | Journal Article
HIV patients routinely make complex decisions regarding treatment and medication adherence. This study examined factors that might lead HIV patients to prefer a more active role in the decision-making process.
February 17, 2009 | Journal Article
This article identifies the compatibility of state policies with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) guidelines for HIV testing. In an effort to increase rates of HIV testing, the CDC introduced new guidelines in 2006 that are not always compatible with state policies.
December 1, 2008 | Journal Article
There is evidence that interpersonal experiences of minority patients with HIV care providers can be positive. While access to care facilities is less readily available to minorities, African-American patients report favorable communication with care providers.
August 1, 2006 | Journal Article
The present article investigated risky sexual behavior, and the role intoxication before intercourse may play in such behavior, for male veterans. The study sample consisted of 1,719 men from the Veterans Aging Cohort 5-Site Feasibility Study (VACS ...
August 1, 2006 | Journal Article
The present article focused on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected veterans and the prevalence of homelessness and alcohol use among this population. Additionally, the study explored how homelessness and alcohol use were related to health ca ...