People who inject drugs
94 articles
‘One-Stop’ Health Service in England Achieves High Rates of Hepatitis C Cure
A nurse-led project co-housed hepatitis C testing and treatment services at an addiction centre, creating a ‘one-stop’ health service resulting in 67% of eligible patients receiving treatment and 97% of treated patients cured of hepatitis C. More
Self-Reported and Objective Compliance for HCV Treatment Reflect Different Cure Rates
Study exposes the adherence gap in HCV direct-acting antiviral therapy among people who inject drugs. More
Telemedicine at Syringe Access Programs May Address Barriers, Expand Access to HCV Treatment
A survey found telemedicine-based HCV treatment at a syringe access program could improve access to treatment among people who inject drugs. More
Eliminating Hepatitis C Virus Infections in Individuals Who Inject Drugs: A Novel Model of Community Pharmacy Care
In this model, community pharmacists in Washington state deliver all aspects of treating HCV infection in individuals who inject drugs. More
JAMA Paper: In People with Opioid Use Disorder, Telemedicine Treatment for HCV Was More Than Twice as Successful as Off-Site Referral
The study is one of only a few randomized controlled trials that have been conducted to determine the effectiveness of using telemedicine to improve health care access for vulnerable populations. More
