Does a learning curve exist in endorectal two-dimensional ultrasound accuracy?
Endorectal ultrasound rectal cancer staging is accurate for T-stage. Competency in ERUS can be achieved in the CSSANZ fellowship and accuracy does not improve with further experience. An ERUS accreditation scheme should be established for future trainees.
These results show that IL-2 leads to lymphocyte proliferation in peripheral blood and lymph nodes without an impact on viral load in lymphoid tissue. These results have important implications for attempts to reconstitute the immune system in HIV disease.