Comparison of colon adenoma detection rates using cap-assisted and Endocuff-assisted colonoscopy: a randomized controlled trial.

 Colonoscopy prevents colorectal cancer by removing adenomatous polyps, but missed adenomas lead to interval cancers. Different devices have been used to increase adenoma detection rates (ADR). Two such devices of interest are the transparent cap (Olympus) and Endocuff (ARC Medical).

Can Baseline Electromyography Predict Response to Biofeedback for Anorectal Disorder? A Long-Term Follow-Up Study.

Background: Biofeedback has been recommended for the treatment of anorectal disorders, especially constipation and fecal incontinence (FI). The objective of this study was to assess the long-term efficacy of biofeedback and evaluate baseline electromyography (EMG) as a predictor for maintenance of long-term improvement.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on randomly selected patients who underwent biofeedback between the years 1990 and 2000.

Efficacy of Gastric Electrical Stimulation for Gastroparesis: US/European Comparison.

Background: Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) is used in both the US and Europe, but little research has investigated the demographics of gastroparesis patients receiving GES by geographic location.

Methods: We compared data from 380 patients, 296 female and 84 males, mean age 42 years, 246 idiopathic (ID), 107 diabetic (DM), and 27 post-surgical (PS). The statistical significance was calculated by Chi-square test and a P-value obtained for ID, DM, and PS.

Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia.

Anal squamous cell cancer (SCC) is a relatively uncommon cancer in the United States. Anal SCC has long been associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positivity and/or men who have sex with men. The incidence of anal SCC has been increasing in both genders regardless of HIV status.