Factors Affecting Changes of Cluster of Differentiation 4 Cell Counts Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive People Who Inject Heroin and Receive Methadone Maintenance Treatment

Conclusions: The study showed better adherence to MMT was associated with better preserved immune functions. The negative impact of duration of MMT on CD4 cell counts may be ameliorated by improving the attendance rate, initiation of MMT earlier when the baseline CD4 cell count is still relatively high and by the other beneficial effects of MMT, such as healthier lifestyles with reduced use of short-acting opioids.
Source: Journal of Addiction Medicine - Category: Addiction Tags: Original Research Source Type: research