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Dimock Community Health Center, Boston
New findings in the area of addiction medicine detailed
June 22nd, 2005
Data on addiction medicine are outlined in reports from the United States, Australia and France. Study 1: Methadone clinics promote access to hepatitis C screening and treatment. According to recent research from the United States, "this study describes knowledge about hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and interest in treatment among 110 opiate dependent patients from an opiate dependence treatment program in San Francisco. None had been treated for HCV and only 30% had been evaluated for HCV treatment. While only 34% knew about HCV treatment, 54% of the sample became 'definitely interested' in HCV treatment after hearing the risks and...
Source: Physician Law Weekly (2005-06-22)
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