2024
Development and evaluation of a questionnaire to capture environmental and occupational inhalational exposures in adults with fibrotic interstitial lung disease
Swaminathan A, McFatrich M, Mkumba L, Wright L, Redlich C, Snyder L, Reeve B, Patel D, Gulati M. Development and evaluation of a questionnaire to capture environmental and occupational inhalational exposures in adults with fibrotic interstitial lung disease. Respiratory Research 2024, 25: 372. PMID: 39407223, PMCID: PMC11481565, DOI: 10.1186/s12931-024-03000-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive interviewsContent validityExposure questionnaireMultidisciplinary teamSemi-structured interview guideEvidence of content validityFibrosing ILDsInterstitial lung diseaseRelevant exposuresFibrotic interstitial lung diseaseClinically relevant exposuresTrained interviewersInterview guideAssessment QuestionnaireQuestionnaireInterviewsLung diseaseAdultsTeamClinicPatientsSource of misunderstandingOccupational inhalation exposureValidityDisease
2020
Diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in Adults. An Official ATS/JRS/ALAT Clinical Practice Guideline
Raghu G, Remy-Jardin M, Ryerson CJ, Myers JL, Kreuter M, Vasakova M, Bargagli E, Chung JH, Collins BF, Bendstrup E, Chami HA, Chua AT, Corte TJ, Dalphin JC, Danoff SK, Diaz-Mendoza J, Duggal A, Egashira R, Ewing T, Gulati M, Inoue Y, Jenkins AR, Johannson KA, Johkoh T, Tamae-Kakazu M, Kitaichi M, Knight SL, Koschel D, Lederer DJ, Mageto Y, Maier LA, Matiz C, Morell F, Nicholson AG, Patolia S, Pereira CA, Renzoni EA, Salisbury ML, Selman M, Walsh SLF, Wuyts WA, Wilson KC. Diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in Adults. An Official ATS/JRS/ALAT Clinical Practice Guideline. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2020, 202: e36-e69. PMID: 32706311, PMCID: PMC7397797, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202005-2032st.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgical lung biopsyHypersensitivity pneumonitisLung biopsyGuidelines CommitteeDiagnosis of HPFibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitisNonfibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitisTransbronchial lung biopsyTransbronchial lung cryobiopsyInterstitial lung diseaseJapanese Respiratory SocietyBronchoalveolar lavage fluidClinical practice guidelinesAmerican Thoracic SocietyPotential exposureGRADE approachLung cryobiopsyLavage fluidSerum IgGLung diseasePathological featuresThorough historyRespiratory SocietyThoracic SocietyPractice guidelines
2019
Plasma mitochondrial DNA is associated with extrapulmonary sarcoidosis
Ryu C, Brandsdorfer C, Adams T, Hu B, Kelleher DW, Yaggi M, Manning EP, Walia A, Reeves B, Pan H, Winkler J, Minasyan M, Dela Cruz CS, Kaminski N, Gulati M, Herzog EL. Plasma mitochondrial DNA is associated with extrapulmonary sarcoidosis. European Respiratory Journal 2019, 54: 1801762. PMID: 31273041, PMCID: PMC8088542, DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01762-2018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtrapulmonary diseaseMitochondrial DNAExtracellular mtDNABAL fluidAlpha-1 antitrypsin deficiencyPlasma mitochondrial DNAPlasma of patientsAfrican AmericansExtrapulmonary sarcoidosisSarcoidosis cohortSarcoidosis subjectsScadding stageAfrican American descentClinical featuresClinical findingsGranulomatous diseaseHealthy controlsAntitrypsin deficiencyGenomic researchHigher oddsSarcoidosisAggressive phenotypeMechanistic basisDiseaseTherapeutic insights
2017
Upper Airway Obstruction Requiring Emergent Tracheostomy Secondary to Laryngeal Sarcoidosis: A Case Report
Ryu C, Herzog EL, Pan H, Homer R, Gulati M. Upper Airway Obstruction Requiring Emergent Tracheostomy Secondary to Laryngeal Sarcoidosis: A Case Report. American Journal Of Case Reports 2017, 18: 157-159. PMID: 28190872, PMCID: PMC5319306, DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.902231.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsUpper airway obstructionRare extrapulmonary manifestationLaryngeal sarcoidosisLife-threatening complicationsAirway obstructionEmergent tracheostomyExtrapulmonary manifestationsCase reportComplete upper airway obstructionLow-dose prednisoneMonths of corticosteroidsStage 1 sarcoidosisAddition of methotrexateAfrican American femalesTapered dosageRespiratory failureSevere dyspneaInspiratory stridorSignificant morbidityPhysical examinationChronic careAryepiglottic foldsTimely diagnosisSarcoidosisPrednisone
2015
Chitinase 3–like–1 and its receptors in Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome–associated lung disease
Zhou Y, He CH, Herzog EL, Peng X, Lee CM, Nguyen TH, Gulati M, Gochuico BR, Gahl WA, Slade ML, Lee CG, Elias JA. Chitinase 3–like–1 and its receptors in Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome–associated lung disease. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2015, 125: 3178-3192. PMID: 26121745, PMCID: PMC4563747, DOI: 10.1172/jci79792.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdipokinesAdultAnimalsApoptosisBiomarkersChitinase-3-Like Protein 1Disease Models, AnimalFemaleGlycoproteinsHermanski-Pudlak SyndromeHumansInterleukin-13 Receptor alpha2 SubunitLectinsMaleMiceMice, KnockoutPulmonary FibrosisReceptors, ImmunologicReceptors, ProstaglandinRespiratory MucosaConceptsHermansky-Pudlak syndromePulmonary fibrosisChitinase 3Pulmonary fibrosis progressionFibroproliferative repairCHI3L1 levelsFibrosis progressionLung diseaseHPS-4HPS patientsIL-13Rα2Effector functionsReceptor CRTH2Epithelial apoptosisFibrosisProtective roleDisease severityPotential biomarkersCHI3L1Major causeHPS-1Abnormal localizationPatientsCell deathSeverity
2011
Role of semaphorin 7a signaling in transforming growth factor β1–induced lung fibrosis and scleroderma‐related interstitial lung disease
Gan Y, Reilkoff R, Peng X, Russell T, Chen Q, Mathai SK, Homer R, Gulati M, Siner J, Elias J, Bucala R, Herzog E. Role of semaphorin 7a signaling in transforming growth factor β1–induced lung fibrosis and scleroderma‐related interstitial lung disease. Arthritis & Rheumatism 2011, 63: 2484-2494. PMID: 21484765, PMCID: PMC3651701, DOI: 10.1002/art.30386.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsInterstitial lung diseaseBone marrow-derived cellsMarrow-derived cellsSemaphorin 7AGrowth factor-β1Lung diseaseLung fibrosisFactor-β1Human peripheral blood mononuclear cellsNormal human peripheral blood mononuclear cellsSemaphorin 7a expressionBone marrow transplantationBlood mononuclear cellsReceptor β1 integrinΒ1 integrinFibrocyte differentiationMarrow transplantationPulmonary fibrosisMononuclear cellsProfibrotic effectsTGFβ1 geneMurine modelFibrosisTissue accumulation
2010
Circulating monocytes from systemic sclerosis patients with interstitial lung disease show an enhanced profibrotic phenotype
Mathai SK, Gulati M, Peng X, Russell TR, Shaw AC, Rubinowitz AN, Murray LA, Siner JM, Antin-Ozerkis DE, Montgomery RR, Reilkoff RA, Bucala RJ, Herzog EL. Circulating monocytes from systemic sclerosis patients with interstitial lung disease show an enhanced profibrotic phenotype. Laboratory Investigation 2010, 90: 812-823. PMID: 20404807, PMCID: PMC3682419, DOI: 10.1038/labinvest.2010.73.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterstitial lung diseaseSSc-ILD patientsSSc-ILDIL-10Normal controlsProfibrotic cellsSystemic sclerosisLung diseaseCollagen-producing cellsMCP-1Profibrotic phenotypeSSc-related interstitial lung diseaseFlow cytometryPeripheral blood profilesSSc-ILD cohortsIL-10 secretionSystemic sclerosis patientsExpression of CD163Blood of patientsHealthy aged controlsCultured CD14Profibrotic characteristicsProfibrotic mediatorsTNF levelsSclerosis patients
2009
Healthcare for Obstructive Lung Disease in an Industrial Spirometry Surveillance Program
Gulati M, Slade MD, Fiellin MG, Cullen MR. Healthcare for Obstructive Lung Disease in an Industrial Spirometry Surveillance Program. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2009, 51: 336-342. PMID: 19225419, PMCID: PMC3711683, DOI: 10.1097/jom.0b013e3181954ae6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAirflow obstructionObstructive lung diseaseLung diseaseSurveillance programUndiagnosed airflow obstructionHealth careAluminum production workersAluminum industry workersCross-sectional analysisRespiratory surveillanceMild obstructionLung functionPrimary outcomeBorderline obstructionPresence of claimsObstructionIndustry workersSectional analysisDiseaseFurther investigationCareInsurance claimsProduction workersWorkersSeverity
2006
Clinical profile, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with symptomatic pulmonary embolism.
Agarwal R, Gulati M, Mittal B, Jindal S. Clinical profile, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with symptomatic pulmonary embolism. The Indian Journal Of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences 2006, 48: 111-4. PMID: 16696525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSymptomatic pulmonary embolismPulmonary embolismClinical profileLow molecular weight heparinOutcomes of patientsPulmonary artery hypertensionManagement of patientsMolecular weight heparinArtery hypertensionVentricular dyskinesiaAggressive managementClinical featuresPredominant complaintWeight heparinPerfusion scanMean ageEarly diagnosisProspective assessmentPatientsEmbolismSuccessful outcomeStudy periodDiagnostic methodsDiagnosisOutcomes
2005
Risk Factors for Tuberculin Skin Test Positivity in an Industrial Workforce Results of a Contact Investigation
Gulati M, Liss DJ, Sparer JA, Slade MD, Holt EW, Rabinowitz PM. Risk Factors for Tuberculin Skin Test Positivity in an Industrial Workforce Results of a Contact Investigation. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2005, 47: 1190-1199. PMID: 16282881, DOI: 10.1097/01.jom.0000183098.29627.47.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh TB prevalence countriesTuberculin skin test (TST) positivitySkin test positivityRisk factorsContact investigationTST positivityTest positivityPrevalence countriesForeign-born workersWorkplace transmissionIndustrial workforceTB contact investigationLow-prevalence countriesCrude odds ratiosWorkplace risk factorsImmigrant workersActive tuberculosisTB screeningWorkersOdds ratioMultivariate modelPositivityEmployeesPrevious screeningCountries
2004
The World Trade Center Residents’ Respiratory Health Study: New-Onset Respiratory Symptoms and Pulmonary Function
Reibman J, Lin S, Hwang SA, Gulati M, Bowers JA, Rogers L, Berger KI, Hoerning A, Gomez M, Fitzgerald EF. The World Trade Center Residents’ Respiratory Health Study: New-Onset Respiratory Symptoms and Pulmonary Function. Environmental Health Perspectives 2004, 113: 406-411. PMID: 15811830, PMCID: PMC1278479, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.7375.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAir PollutantsChildChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesConstruction MaterialsCoughCross-Sectional StudiesDustDyspneaEnvironmental ExposureFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleMiddle AgedNew York CityResidence CharacteristicsRespiratory SoundsSeptember 11 Terrorist AttacksSpirometryConceptsNew-onset respiratory symptomsRespiratory symptomsRespiratory Health StudyNew-onset symptomsPersistent respiratory symptomsRetrospective cohort studySymptom-based questionnaireRespiratory health effectsSmall pilot studyBronchial hyperresponsivenessCohort studyPersistent symptomsPulmonary functionHealth StudyControl populationSymptomsSpirometryPilot studyHealth effectsNormal residentsMassive releaseNew York CityResidentsControl areaHyperresponsiveness