2010
Experience with outpatient computed tomographic-guided renal biopsy.
Margaryan A, Perazella MA, Mahnensmith RL, Abu-Alfa AK. Experience with outpatient computed tomographic-guided renal biopsy. Clinical Nephrology 2010, 74: 440-5. PMID: 21084047, DOI: 10.5414/cnp74440.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNative kidney biopsiesKidney biopsyRenal biopsyPost-biopsy observation periodInpatient observation periodObservation periodLow complication rateTime of admissionYale-New Haven Medical CenterDuration of procedureInstances of deathHemoglobin concentration changesDetectable bleedingSerum creatinineComplication rateMean ageRenal sizeAdequate tissueMedical CenterOutpatient unitDiagnostic tissueBiopsyLaboratory dataTransfusionPatients
2007
Will dialysis prevent the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis after gadolinium-based contrast administration?
Saab G, Abu-Alfa A. Will dialysis prevent the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis after gadolinium-based contrast administration? American Journal Of Roentgenology 2007, 189: w169. PMID: 17715089, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.07.2252.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Long‐term comparison of sevelamer hydrochloride to calcium‐containing phosphate binders
BREWSTER UC, CIAMPI MA, ABU‐ALFA A, REILLY RF. Long‐term comparison of sevelamer hydrochloride to calcium‐containing phosphate binders. Nephrology 2006, 11: 142-146. PMID: 16669977, DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1797.2006.00544.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCalcium-containing bindersSerum phosphorus concentrationLower serum bicarbonate concentrationEnd-stage renal diseaseCalcium-phosphorus productSerum bicarbonate concentrationSevelamer hydrochloridePhosphate bindersCalcium-containing phosphate bindersElevated calcium-phosphorus productHigher serum phosphorus concentrationsMmol2/L2Retrospective chart reviewLong-term efficacyCa-P productLong-term comparative studiesBicarbonate concentrationESRD patientsChart reviewRenal diseaseCalcium loadPatientsLong-term comparisonTarget goalsEfficacy
2002
Observations on HIV-Associated Renal Disease in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Cosgrove CJ, Abu-Alfa AK, Perazella MA. Observations on HIV-Associated Renal Disease in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. The American Journal Of The Medical Sciences 2002, 323: 102-106. PMID: 11863077, DOI: 10.1097/00000441-200202000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAIDS-Associated NephropathyAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveCreatinineFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesConceptsHIV-associated nephropathyActive antiretroviral therapySerum creatinineRenal functionRenal diseaseRenal outcomesAntiretroviral therapyViral loadRenal lesionsHighly Active Antiretroviral TherapyAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorEffect of HAARTNon-HAART groupAdvanced renal failureInitiation of dialysisRenal function parametersStable renal functionVariety of lesionsHAART groupCD4 countHAART eraRenal evaluationRenal insufficiencyRenal ultrasoundBaseline characteristics
1998
Reduction in arteriovenous graft impairment: Results of a vascular access surveillance protocol
Cayco A, Abu-Alfa A, Mahnensmith R, Perazella M. Reduction in arteriovenous graft impairment: Results of a vascular access surveillance protocol. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 1998, 32: 302-308. PMID: 9708617, DOI: 10.1053/ajkd.1998.v32.pm9708617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDynamic venous pressureHistorical control groupVenous pressureArteriovenous graftsSurveillance protocolStudy groupBlood flow rateThrombosis rateControl groupSimilar historical control groupHemodialysis vascular accessSynthetic arteriovenous graftsLower thrombosis rateML/minGraft impairmentVenous stenosisHD sessionVascular accessVascular stenosisPatientsScreening testStenosisStudy periodFrustrating problemConsecutive readings
1996
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy in chronic hemodialysis patients: Any evidence of erythropoietin resistance?
Cruz D, Perazella M, Abu-Alfa A, Mahnensmith R. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy in chronic hemodialysis patients: Any evidence of erythropoietin resistance? American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 1996, 28: 535-540. PMID: 8840943, DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6386(96)90464-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic hemodialysis patientsEnzyme inhibitor therapyACE inhibitorsHemodialysis patientsInhibitor therapySevere anemiaGroup 2Group 1End-stage renal diseaseExacerbation of anemiaSuppression of angiotensinChronic renal failureCongestive heart failureTherapy of anemiaBone marrow responseSignificant differencesRed blood cell productionRecombinant human EpoRHuEPO responseChronic hemodialysisErythropoietin resistanceRenal transplantationBaseline characteristicsHospital daysRenal failure