| Publication Abstract Display | | Type: Poster | | Title: Substance use and HIV infection: Neurocognitive impact in the CHARTER cohort. | | Authors: Byrd D, Morgello S, Franklin D, Heaton R, Grant I | | Date: 02-08-2009 | | Abstract:HIV infection and substance abuse are independently associated with
significant neurocognitive, functional, neurologic and neuropathologic
complications. (Brown et al., 1992; Heaton et al., 1995)
• However, the literature on the combined effects of SU and HIV on the CNS has
produced conflicting results. (Gonzalez & Cherner, 2007)
• Many neuroAIDS researchers are uncertain about the appropriateness of the
inclusion of SU participants in neuropsychological research.
• We present the results of a large, multi-site cohort that examined the potential
impact of polysubstance history on NP functioning while simultaneously
considering other relevant medical and demographic factors. |
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