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HIV/AIDS
Study results from L. Pang et al provide new insights into HIV/AIDS
March 8th, 2008
In this recent report published in the journal AIDS, researchers in Beijing, People's Republic of China conducted a study "To evaluate the effectiveness of the first phase of eight methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) clinics in China. Repeated cross-sectional surveys." "Three surveys of clients attending the first phase of eight MMT clinics were carried out at entry, and 6 and 12 months after enrolment. Drug using behaviours, drug- related criminal activity, and relationships with families were compared for the three periods. Blood specimen were collected and tested for HIV for each client at entry, and HIV-negative clients were re-tested after 12 months. A...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-03-08)
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