2008
A Novel Form of Human Mendelian Hypertension Featuring Nonglucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Geller DS, Zhang J, Wisgerhof MV, Shackleton C, Kashgarian M, Lifton RP. A Novel Form of Human Mendelian Hypertension Featuring Nonglucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2008, 93: 3117-3123. PMID: 18505761, PMCID: PMC2515083, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2008-0594.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronismAdrenal fasciculataAdministration of dexamethasoneAdrenal steroid productionAdrenal steroid biosynthesisNew familial formAge 7 yrSecondary hypertensionBilateral adrenalectomyMost patientsPrimary aldosteronismAdrenal weightClinical syndromeAdrenal glandCortisol secretionLeading causeAldosteronismHypertensionMedical treatmentAldosterone synthaseSteroid productionAutosomal dominant formCellular hypertrophyCortical compartmentFamilial forms
1994
The Time‐Dependence of Long‐Term Prediction in Lupus Nephritis
Esdaile J, Abrahamowicz M, Mackenzie T, Hayslett J, Kashgarian M. The Time‐Dependence of Long‐Term Prediction in Lupus Nephritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism 1994, 37: 359-368. PMID: 8129791, DOI: 10.1002/art.1780370309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisease activity measuresLupus nephritisRenal failureActivity measuresLupus nephritis patientsRenal failure outcomeObservation periodCox model analysisLong-term outcomesMean followup timeGood prognostic markerNonrenal outcomesTubulointerstitial indexChronicity indexNephritis patientsRenal outcomesExtended observation periodRenal involvementComorbid diseasesPrognostic factorsRenal functionDevelopment of diseaseRenal biopsyFollowup timeLaboratory predictors
1992
Can Experienced Clinicians Predict the Outcome of Lupus Nephritis?
Esdaile J, Mackenzie T, Barré P, Danoff D, Kirk Osterland C, Somerville P, Quintal H, Kashgarian M, Suissa S. Can Experienced Clinicians Predict the Outcome of Lupus Nephritis? Lupus 1992, 1: 205-214. PMID: 1301984, DOI: 10.1177/096120339200100403.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1991
Predictors of one year outcome in lupus nephritis: the importance of renal biopsy.
Esdaile J, Federgreen W, Quintal H, Suissa S, Hayslett J, Kashgarian M. Predictors of one year outcome in lupus nephritis: the importance of renal biopsy. QJM 1991, 81: 907-18. PMID: 1808631.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLupus nephritisRenal biopsyBiopsy variablesHigher activity index scoreDiffuse proliferative lupus nephritisSubepithelial electron-dense depositsDiffuse proliferative nephritisActivity index scoreProliferative lupus nephritisShort-term prognosisTime of biopsyClinical predictive modelClinical prediction modelElectron-dense depositsTubulointerstitial scoresNew predictive informationRenal injurySerum creatinineGroups of subjectsLaboratory predictorsPlatelet countUnivariate analysisClinical signsYear outcomesIndividual patients
1989
The clinical and renal biopsy predictors of long-term outcome in lupus nephritis: a study of 87 patients and review of the literature.
Esdaile J, Levinton C, Federgreen W, Hayslett J, Kashgarian M. The clinical and renal biopsy predictors of long-term outcome in lupus nephritis: a study of 87 patients and review of the literature. QJM 1989, 72: 779-833. PMID: 2694209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPresence of vasculitisLong-term outcomesLupus nephritisRenal diseaseClinical modelRenal insufficiencyRenal failurePrognostic markerRelevant long-term outcomesRenal systemic lupus erythematosusImmunologic disease activityNon-renal SLESystemic lupus erythematosusImportant prognostic markerChronicity indexRenal outcomesRenal severityDisease activityNew predictive informationSerum creatinineConsecutive patientsLupus erythematosusPrognostic factorsRenal biopsyComorbid conditions
1985
Lyme arthritis. Spirochetes found in synovial microangiopathic lesions.
Johnston Y, Duray P, Steere A, Kashgarian M, Buza J, Malawista S, Askenase P. Lyme arthritis. Spirochetes found in synovial microangiopathic lesions. American Journal Of Pathology 1985, 118: 26-34. PMID: 3966535, PMCID: PMC1887850.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDieterle silver stainObliterative microvascular lesionsSynovial cell hyperplasiaMicroangiopathic lesionsProminent microvasculatureSynovial stromaMicrovascular injuryMicrovascular lesionsVillous hypertrophySynovial specimensCell hyperplasiaSynovial diseaseEndarteritis obliteransLymphoplasmacellular infiltrationStriking depositionNeedle biopsyStromal depositionLyme spirocheteLyme diseaseBlood vesselsPatientsSilver stainLesionsDiseaseSpirochetes
1981
Steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome in children: Histopathology and relapses after cyclophosphamide treatment
Siegel N, Gaudio K, Krassner L, McDonald B, Anderson F, Kashgarian M. Steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome in children: Histopathology and relapses after cyclophosphamide treatment. Kidney International 1981, 19: 454-459. PMID: 7241883, DOI: 10.1038/ki.1981.39.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinimal change lesionSteroid-dependent nephrotic syndromeIncidence of relapseNephrotic syndromeMesangial proliferationSegmental glomerulosclerosisCyclophosphamide treatmentYears of followupTime of treatmentSustained remissionComplete remissionMore relapsesClinical courseHistologic typeHistopathologic typeCyclophosphamidePatientsBiopsy samplesRelapseLesionsSyndromeGlomerulosclerosisRemissionChildrenTreatment
1980
Activation of the Classic Complement Pathway in Patients with the C3 Nephritic Factor
McLean R, Siegel N, Kashgarian M. Activation of the Classic Complement Pathway in Patients with the C3 Nephritic Factor. Nephron 1980, 25: 57-64. PMID: 6986570, DOI: 10.1159/000181754.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBasement MembraneBiopsyCapillariesChildComplement ActivationComplement C3 Nephritic FactorComplement Inactivator ProteinsComplement Pathway, ClassicalFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueGlomerulonephritisHemolysisHumansImmunoelectrophoresis, Two-DimensionalKidneyLipodystrophyMagnesiumMaleMicroscopy, ElectronConceptsC3 nephritic factorNephritic factorPartial lipodystrophyClassic complement pathwayDense deposit diseaseDense intramembranous depositsRenal diseaseDeposit diseaseIntramembranous depositsPatientsFactor assaysComplement pathwayComplement componentsUltrastructural evidenceCurrent criteriaLipodystrophyDiseaseType IHemolytic assayMCGNAssaysThe importance of nonrenal involvement in hemolytic-uremic syndrome.
Upadhyaya K, Barwick K, Fishaut M, Kashgarian M, Siegel N. The importance of nonrenal involvement in hemolytic-uremic syndrome. Pediatrics 1980, 65: 115-20. PMID: 7355005, DOI: 10.1542/peds.65.1.115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe significance of electron dense deposits in mild lupus nephritis.
Domoto D, Kashgarian M, Hayslett J, Adler M, Siegel N. The significance of electron dense deposits in mild lupus nephritis. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 1980, 53: 317-24. PMID: 7445538, PMCID: PMC2595828.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMild lupusSubendothelial depositsDiffuse proliferative lesionsPercent of patientsDiffuse proliferative glomerulonephritisRate of progressionElectron-dense depositsLupus nephritisSubsequent biopsyPoor prognosisProliferative glomerulonephritisDeteriorating courseMild lesionsProliferative lesionsPatientsProgressionDense depositsLupusLesionsLight microscopyWide variationGlomerulonephritisNephritisBiopsyPrognosis
1976
PROGNOSTIC INDICES IN LUPUS NEPHRITIS
HECHT B, SIEGEL N, ADLER M, KASHGARIAN M, HAYSLETT J. PROGNOSTIC INDICES IN LUPUS NEPHRITIS. Medicine 1976, 55: 163-181. PMID: 1256313, DOI: 10.1097/00005792-197603000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1975
Clinical Aspects of Bilateral Renal Dysplasia in Children
Gur A, Siegel N, Davis C, Kashgarian M, Hayslett J. Clinical Aspects of Bilateral Renal Dysplasia in Children. Nephron 1975, 15: 50-61. PMID: 236522, DOI: 10.1159/000180492.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBilateral renal dysplasiaRenal dysplasiaClinical featuresClinical aspectsProgressive renal deteriorationLong-term prognosisRenal deteriorationBilateral involvementClinical courseUrinary concentrationsLaurence-MoonBiedl syndromePathogenic mechanismsDysplasiaPaucity of informationPatientsChildrenLarge proportionPrognosisSyndromeImpairmentGlomerulonephropathy.
Hayslett J, Siegel N, Kashgarian M. Glomerulonephropathy. Advances In Internal Medicine 1975, 20: 215-48. PMID: 1090119.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdolescentAdultAmyloidosisBasement MembraneBlood Coagulation DisordersChildChild, PreschoolDiabetic NephropathiesFemaleGlomerulonephritisGranulomatosis with PolyangiitisHematuriaHumansImmunoglobulin GImmunoglobulin MKidney DiseasesKidney GlomerulusLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMaleMiddle AgedNephrosis, LipoidProteinuriaStreptococcal InfectionsUremia
1974
Minimal Change and Focal Sclerotic Lesions in Lipoid Nephrosis
Siegel N, Kashgarian M, Spargo B, Hayslett J. Minimal Change and Focal Sclerotic Lesions in Lipoid Nephrosis. Nephron 1974, 13: 125-137. PMID: 4368918, DOI: 10.1159/000180385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSteroid-sensitive diseaseFocal sclerotic lesionsNephrotic syndromeSclerotic lesionsMinimal change lesionCourse of diseaseMinimal glomerular changesYears of ageLipoid nephrosisSteroid resistanceClinicopathological relationshipRenal biopsyGlomerular changesFocal glomerulosclerosisUltrastructural examinationDiseaseLesionsSyndromeChildrenLight microscopyMinimal changesOnsetEarly evidenceYearsBroad spectrum
1973
CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CORRELATIONS IN THE NEPHROTIC SYNDROME DUE TO PRIMARY RENAL DISEASE
HAYSLETT J, KASHGARIAN M, BENSCH K, SPARGO B, FREEDMAN L, EPSTEIN F. CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CORRELATIONS IN THE NEPHROTIC SYNDROME DUE TO PRIMARY RENAL DISEASE. Medicine 1973, 52: 93-120. PMID: 4695844, DOI: 10.1097/00005792-197303000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute DiseaseAdolescentAdultAgedAutopsyAzathioprineBiopsyChildChild, PreschoolChronic DiseaseFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGlomerulonephritisHumansKidney DiseasesKidney Function TestsMaleMicroscopy, ElectronMiddle AgedNephrosis, LipoidNephrotic SyndromePrednisonePrognosisProteinuriaRemission, SpontaneousSerum AlbuminUrine
1972
THE EFFECT OF AZATHIOPRINE ON LUPUS GLOMERULONEPHRITIS
HAYSLETT J, KASHGARIAN M, COOK C, SPARGO B. THE EFFECT OF AZATHIOPRINE ON LUPUS GLOMERULONEPHRITIS. Medicine 1972, 51: 393. PMID: 4115512, DOI: 10.1097/00005792-197209000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CORRELATIONS OF PRIMARY HÆMATURIA
Hendler E, Kashgarian M, Hayslett J. CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CORRELATIONS OF PRIMARY HÆMATURIA. The Lancet 1972, 299: 458-463. PMID: 4109816, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(72)90121-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal diseaseProliferative glomerulonephritisPathological lesionsMild proliferative glomerulonephritisUrinary tract lesionsUrinary protein excretionGroup of patientsTypes of glomerulonephritisSevere proliferative glomerulonephritisType of lesionIntercurrent infectionRenal functionRenal biopsyProtein excretionPrimary lesionClinicopathological correlationDistribution of ageCorrect diagnosisPatientsGlomerulonephritisLesionsYoung adultsDiseaseHæmorrhageUseful index
1969
Progression of Lipoid Nephrosis to Renal Insufficiency
Hayslett J, Krassner L, Bensch K, Kashgarian M, Epstein F. Progression of Lipoid Nephrosis to Renal Insufficiency. New England Journal Of Medicine 1969, 281: 181-187. PMID: 5790494, DOI: 10.1056/nejm196907242810402.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1967
Recurrent Hematuria and Focal Nephritis
Ferris T, Gorden P, Kashgarian M, Epstein F. Recurrent Hematuria and Focal Nephritis. New England Journal Of Medicine 1967, 276: 770-775. PMID: 6023638, DOI: 10.1056/nejm196704062761402.Peer-Reviewed Original Research