In this post I describe the results of a study presented at the 2026 meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among U.S. males, and its treatments cause significant long-term sexual dysfunction. Yet sexual rehabilitation was designed almost exclusively around restoring erectile function for penile-vaginal intercourse — […]
Implementing high-resolution anoscopy guidelines in the U.S.
Introduction:The purpose of this study was to characterize the availability of high-resolution anoscopy (HRA) services in the United States using Medicare claims data. Methods:Data were from 2013-2021 Provider Utilization and Payment Data provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. We identified three CPT codes (46600, 46601, 46607) associated with HRA procedures, achieving a […]
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Needs and Opportunities for Anal Cancer Prevention for PrEP Patients: A Conceptual Model
Introduction: Populations at risk for HIV infection—including gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) and transgender/gender diverse people (TGD)—are at disproportionate risk for anal cancer. Most anal cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and are preventable with HPV vaccination and screening. Engaging at-risk populations who are already receiving HIV preventive […]
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