2016
Indoor particulate matter exposure is associated with increased black carbon content in airway macrophages of former smokers with COPD
Belli A, Bose S, Aggarwal N, DaSilva C, Thapa S, Grammer L, Paulin L, Hansel N. Indoor particulate matter exposure is associated with increased black carbon content in airway macrophages of former smokers with COPD. Environmental Research 2016, 150: 398-402. PMID: 27372063, PMCID: PMC5437723, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2016.06.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAirway macrophagesIndoor PM exposureFormer smokersPM exposureAverage smoking historyModerate-severe COPDUseful non-invasive biomarkerNon-invasive biomarkersYears of ageAir pollution exposureLongitudinal analysisIndoor PM2.5 concentrationsSmoking historySputum inductionWorse morbidityClinic visitsSputum specimenRespiratory diseaseCOPDMatter exposurePollution exposureMonth intervalsMacrophagesMean areaHome monitoringHemodialysis catheter-associated superior vena cava syndrome and pulmonary embolism: a case report and review of the literature
Thapa S, Terry P, Kamdar B. Hemodialysis catheter-associated superior vena cava syndrome and pulmonary embolism: a case report and review of the literature. BMC Research Notes 2016, 9: 233. PMID: 27107813, PMCID: PMC4842288, DOI: 10.1186/s13104-016-2043-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCatheter-related thrombosisSuperior vena cavaHD catheter placementPulmonary embolismIntravenous anticoagulationSVC syndromeHD cathetersCatheter placementSuperior vena cava syndromeDialysis-dependent womenSuccessful renal transplantationRight subclavian veinVena cava syndromeNon-occlusive thrombusStaphylococcus epidermidis bacteremiaOral anticoagulationRight IJPulmonary infarctionRenal transplantationCase presentationAHypercoagulable workupPulmonary emboliThrombotic complicationsInitial presentationIgA nephropathy
2014
Hemolysis as a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of hemodialysis: a case report
Yoon J, Thapa S, Chow R, Jaar B. Hemolysis as a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of hemodialysis: a case report. BMC Research Notes 2014, 7: 475. PMID: 25065406, PMCID: PMC4119419, DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-475.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd-stage renal diseaseLife-threatening complicationsEmergency departmentMyocardial infarctionHistory of ESRDOld African American femaleFrequent emergency room visitsDiffuse abdominal painRenal replacement therapyShortness of breathEmergency room visitsRegular HD treatmentAcute myocardial infarctionAfrican American femalesAbdominal painGastrointestinal symptomsHospital courseRare complicationRenal diseaseRoom visitsSignificant morbidityMassive hemolysisReplacement therapySevere anemiaAcute anemia
2012
ACTH‐secreting pituitary microadenomas are associated with a higher prevalence of central hypothyroidism compared to other microadenoma types
Mathioudakis N, Thapa S, Wand G, Salvatori R. ACTH‐secreting pituitary microadenomas are associated with a higher prevalence of central hypothyroidism compared to other microadenoma types. Clinical Endocrinology 2012, 77: 871-876. PMID: 22587880, PMCID: PMC6031125, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2012.04442.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary free cortisolDegree of hypercortisolismCentral hypothyroidismFree T4Salivary cortisolFree cortisolMean urinary free cortisolGlucocorticoid-induced suppressionUrine free cortisolThyroid hormone replacementPituitary microTranssphenoidal adenomectomyHormone replacementACTH adenomasTSH levelsRetrospective studyPituitary macroadenomaPituitary microadenomaPituitary surgeryThyroid functionHigh prevalenceACTH-secretingHypothyroidismThyroid axisClinical practiceThe Risk of Pill Cutter Sharing
Thapa S, Salvatori R. The Risk of Pill Cutter Sharing. The American Journal Of Medicine 2012, 125: e7. PMID: 22902035, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2012.04.012.Peer-Reviewed Original Research