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Evaluation of anal cancer screening practices among a national cohort of Veterans with HIV

Abstract: BACKGROUND: When available, anal cytology is used for initial anal cancer screening, whereas diagnostic histology is typically performed after abnormal cytology or in …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

National analysis of more than 48,000 Veterans with human immunodeficiency virus demonstrates CD4/CD8 ratio as a risk marker for anal intraepithelial lesions and anal cancer

Abstract: Background: Anal squamous intraepithelial lesions are identifiable and treatable precancerous lesions that lack defined risk factors determining screening necessity. …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Commonly drawn immunologic and inflammatory markers as risk predictors for anal cancer in Veterans living with HIV

Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to determine if immune inflammatory markers (neutrophil lymphocyte ratio [NLR], platelet lymphocyte ratio [PLR], and prognostic nutritional …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

A qualitative study of barriers to anal cancer screenings in US Veterans living with HIV

Abstract: People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at high risk for anal cancer. Anal cancer screenings are recommended annually for US veterans with HIV. …

Physical Health Peer reviewed