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Anal Cancer on the Rise in Men with HIV

Nearly one-third of men with anal cancer have the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), according to the results of a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Anal cancer is an u...

Anal Cancer Rates Appear to Be On the Rise in the U.S.

The number of people in the United States with anal cancer has tripled since the 1970s, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Anal cancer is an uncommon ty...

Infrared therapy could help prevent anal cancer in HIV-positive population

Infrared coagulopathy treatment of a potential precursor of anal cancer is effective and warrants further study as a way to reduce anal cancer incidence and mortality among HIV-infected people, report...

FDA clears Medspira mcompass anorectal manometry device

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Medspira's portable mcompass anorectal manometry device.

Study tracks patterns of US cases of anal canal carcinoma

(HealthDay)—Available screening and identification of human papillomavirus likely contributed to the increased incidences of squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCCA) and anal carcinoma in si...

Given Imaging introduces new esophageal manometry analysis solution

Given Imaging has introduced a new version of esophageal manometry analysis solution, designed for use in the company's ManoScan ESO test to assess esophageal motor function.

Risk of anal incontinence lasts years after obstetrical anal sphincter laceration

HIV infection connected to rising anal cancer rates in men in the U.S.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection contributes substantially to the epidemic of anal cancer in men, but not women in the United States, according to new research from NCI. Chart shows overal...

Predicting anal sphincter defects: the value of clinical examination and manometry.

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: The aims of this study were, firstly, to determine the diagnostic accuracy of an anal incontinence score, clinical examination and anal manometry in...

Anal vector volume analysis: an effective tool in the management of pelvic floor disorders.

INTRODUCTION: Different trials have investigated the role of conventional anal manometry in the diagnosis of pelvic floor disorders. The aim of the present study is to define the role and the effectiv...

EFFECT OF RECTAL DISTENSION ON VOLUNTARY EXTERNAL ANAL SPHINCTER FUNCTION IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS.

Aim  Quantification of anorectal reflex function is critical to explaining physiological control of continence. Reflex external anal sphincter (EAS) activity increases with rectal distension in a dy...

Determinants of Fecal Continence in Healthy, Continent Subjects: A Comprehensive Analysis by Anal Manometry, Rectal Barostat and a Stool Substitute Retention Test.

Background/Aims: This study aimed to identify anal sphincter and rectal factors that determine anorectal filling sensations and continence during rectal filling in health. Methods: Measurements of ano...

Anal sphincter repair for fecal incontinence: experience from a tertiary care centre.

AIM: Structural anal sphincter damage may be secondary to obstetric anal sphincter injury, perineal trauma or anorectal surgery. We reviewed the spectrum of anal sphincter injuries and their outcomes...