Table 1.
Patient demographics at enrollment (n = 19)
| Characteristic | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Age, mean (range) | 53 (39-64) |
| Gender | |
| Men | 19 (100) |
| Race | |
| African-American | 3 (16) |
| Hispanic | 6 (32) |
| White | 9 (47) |
| Mixed/Other | 1 (5) |
| Substance Abuse | 18 (95) |
| Homeless/Marginally Housed | 17 (89) |
| Chronic Medical Conditions | |
| Hypertension | 9 (47) |
| COPD/Asthma | 7 (37) |
| Hepatitis B/C | 7 (37) |
| Seizure Disorder | 5 (26) |
| Coronary Artery Disease/Myocardial Infarction | 4 (21) |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 4 (21) |
| Skin Conditions (psoriasis, vitiligo, rash) | 4 (21) |
| Deep Venous Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolus | 4 (21) |
| Gastritis/PUD/Esophagitis | 3 (16) |
| Cirrhosis | 2 (11) |
| Chronic Pancreatitis | 2 (11) |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 2 (11) |
| Hyperlipidemia | 2 (11) |
| Lower Extremity Ulcers | 2 (11) |
| Cancer | 2 (11) |