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View article: Host Nuclear Genome Copy Number Variations Identify High-Risk Anal Precancers in People Living With HIV
Host Nuclear Genome Copy Number Variations Identify High-Risk Anal Precancers in People Living With HIV Open
Background: People living with HIV (PLWH) have substantially increased incidence of anal precancer and cancer. There are very little data regarding genomic disturbances in anal precancers among PLWH. In this study, specific chromosomal var…
View article: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Mpox Who Received Tecovirimat in a New York City Health System
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Mpox Who Received Tecovirimat in a New York City Health System Open
Background The 2022 global mpox outbreak was notable for transmission between persons outside of travel and zoonotic exposures and primarily through intimate contact. An understanding of the presentation of mpox in people with human immuno…
View article: Attitudes Toward Peer-Delivered Sexual-Health Services Among New York City Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals Who Have Sex with Men and Attend Collective Sex Venues
Attitudes Toward Peer-Delivered Sexual-Health Services Among New York City Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals Who Have Sex with Men and Attend Collective Sex Venues Open
Collective sex venues such as sex clubs are strategic sites to promote sexual health among sexual and gender minority individuals. We present qualitative findings from a multiple-method study on the acceptability of sexual-health services …
View article: Hospitalized patients with HIV and COVID‑19 receiving convalescent plasma: A case series
Hospitalized patients with HIV and COVID‑19 receiving convalescent plasma: A case series Open
The use of convalescent plasma in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) in the general population has not been shown to have a clear benefit. However, there are limited data available on its use in specific populations, such as in persons wi…
View article: The other side of screening: predictors of treatment and follow-up for anal precancers in a large health system
The other side of screening: predictors of treatment and follow-up for anal precancers in a large health system Open
Background: Anal cancer disproportionately affects people with HIV (PWH). High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) are cancer precursors and treating them might prevent anal cancer. Data on adherence to HSIL treatment and surveil…
View article: Comparing Anal Cancer Screening Algorithms Using Cytology and Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing in 3 High-Risk Populations
Comparing Anal Cancer Screening Algorithms Using Cytology and Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing in 3 High-Risk Populations Open
Background Screening strategies for high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV)-associated anal cancer are evolving. Herein, we compare anal cytology to hrHPV DNA testing and 2 novel cytology/hrHPV cotesting algorithms among 3 high-risk populat…
View article: Development and Evaluation of a Pilot Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Program for Hospitalized General Medical Patients
Development and Evaluation of a Pilot Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Program for Hospitalized General Medical Patients Open
Background: Overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND) to people at risk of witnessing or experiencing an opioid overdose has traditionally been provided through harm reduction agencies. Expanding OEND to inpatient general medical…