Advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART) have made it possible for persons with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to live a near expected life span, without progressing to AIDS …

The movement for research transparency has gained irresistible momentum over the past
decade. Although qualitative research is rarely published in the high-impact journals that …

Background Opioid and methamphetamine co-use is increasing across the USA with
overdoses involving these drugs also rising. West Virginia (WV) has led the US in opioid …

Background The US is experiencing an unprecedented opioid overdose epidemic fostered
in recent years by regional contamination of the heroin supply with the fentanyl family of …

There are an increasing number of qualitative studies which focus on the dyad (couples,
families, caregivers–patients, health care professionals–patients). However, there is limited …

Since 2001, heroin-related overdose deaths in the United States have risen six-fold, a rise
unaccounted for by the expanding user population. Has heroin become a more dangerous …

Background Co-use of methamphetamine (MA) and opioids (pharmaceutical pills, heroin
and fentanyls) has increased in the United States and is represented in rising mortality …

In this mixed-methods study, we examine the relationship between provider communication
and patient health literacy on HIV continuum of care outcomes among women living with HIV …

Recent recommendations by the World Health Organization support treatment for all people
living with HIV (PLWH) globally to be initiated at the point of testing. While there has been …

Introduction: Social-structural inequities impede access to, and retention in, HIV care among
structurally vulnerable people living with HIV (PLHIV) who use drugs. The resulting …