Indian Journal of Medical Research
HIV, hepatitis B & C in people who inject drugs in India: A systematic review of regional heterogeneity & overview of opioid substitution treatment
Background & objectives:
This systematic review evaluates the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) burden among people who inject drugs (PWIDs) in India. In addition, we selectively examined resear…
Indian Journal of Medical Research
HIV, hepatitis B & C in people who inject drugs in India: A systematic review of regional heterogeneity & overview of opioid substitution treatment
Background & objectives:
This systematic review evaluates the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) burden among people who inject drugs (PWIDs) in India. In addition, we selectively examined resear…
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Quantification of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in urine as a marker of cannabis abuse
Background & objectives:
Cannabis use has long been associated with celebration and hospitality, although abuse must be confirmed through testing. It has always been difficult to develop an accurate and reliable confirmatory method for the quantifi…
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Quantification of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in urine as a marker of cannabis abuse
Background & objectives:
Cannabis use has long been associated with celebration and hospitality, although abuse must be confirmed through testing. It has always been difficult to develop an accurate and reliable confirmatory method for the quantifi…
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Comparative assessment of implementation of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act in three States of India: A pre-post study
Background & objectives:
The Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) limits the sale of tobacco products, promotion and advertising and packaging of tobacco products in India. Periodic monitoring of the level of compliance with all section…