A5004547474- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Hepatitis C virus research
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
University at Albany, State University of New York
2018-2022
Albany State University
2020
A multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is associated with coronavirus disease 2019. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) established active, statewide surveillance to describe hospitalized patients the syndrome.
Abstract Background The US’ coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic has grown extensively since February 2020, with substantial associated hospitalizations and mortality; New York State emerged as the national epicenter. We report on extent of testing test results during month March in State, along risk factors, outcomes, household prevalence among initial cases subject to in-depth investigations. Methods Specimen collection for COVID-19 was conducted healthcare settings,...
ABSTRACT Importance New York State (NYS) is an epicenter of the United States’ COVID-19 epidemic. Reliable estimates cumulative incidence SARS-CoV-2 infection in population are critical to tracking extent transmission and informing policies, but US data lacking, part because societal closure complicates study conduct. Objective To estimate percent infections diagnosed State, overall by region, age, sex, race ethnicity. Design Statewide cross-sectional seroprevalence study, conducted April...
Abstract Background In the United States, injection is an increasingly common route of administration for opioids and other substances. Estimates number persons who inject drugs (PWID) are needed monitoring risk-specific infectious disease rates health services coverage. Methods We reviewed design instruments 4 national household surveys, 2012–2016, their ability to produce unbiased drug use (IDU) prevalence estimates. explored potential analytic adjustments reducing biases through external...
Persons who inject drugs (PWID) have been experiencing a higher burden of new hepatitis C (HCV) due to the opioid epidemic. The greatest increases in injection rural communities. However, less is known about prevalence HCV or its risk factors compared non-rural This study infection history, current infection, and associated behavioural sociodemographic correlates among PWID recruited from communities Upstate New York (NY). cross-sectional 309 PWID, using respondent-driven sampling. Blood...
Abstract Innovative monitoring approaches are needed to track the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic and potentially assess impact of community mitigation interventions. We present temporal data on influenza-like illness, influenza diagnosis, COVID-19 cases for all 4 regions New York State through first 6 weeks outbreak.
Abstract Background Supervised injection facilities (SIFs) provide spaces where persons who inject drugs (PWID) can under medical supervision and access harm reduction services. Though SIFs are not currently sanctioned in most of the US, such being considered for approval several Upstate New York communities. No data exist from PWID York, little outside major US urban centers, on willingness to use associated factors. Methods This analysis included 285 (mean age = 38.7; 57.7% male; 72.3%...
Abstract Background Supervised injection facilities (SIFs) provide spaces where persons who inject drugs (PWID) can under medical supervision and access harm reductions services. Though SIFs are not formally established in the US, such being considered for approval several New York State (NYS) communities. No data exists from PWID NYS, little outside major US urban centers, on willingness to use associated factors. Methods This analysis included 285 (mean age=38.7; 57.7% male; 72.3%...