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Athayde K, Cocuzza M, Andrietta J, Agarwal A, Hallak J. Normal values of creatine kinase and its correlation with semen parameters and clinical varicocele in a fertile population. Fertil Steril 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Fernandez J, Ramos B, Santiso R, Agarwal A, Gosalvez J, Gallegos G. Frequency of sperm cells with fragmented DNA in males infected with Chlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma sp, determined with the sperm chromatin dispersion (SCD) test. Fertil Steril 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Jha R, Agarwal A, Mahfouz R, Paasch U, Sabanegh E, Sharma R. Identification of PARP homologues in human ejaculated sperm. Fertil Steril 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.1211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Jha R, Agarwal A, Mahfouz R, Paasch U, Sabanegh E, Sharma R. Determination of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) homologues in human ejaculated sperm and its correlation with sperm maturation. Fertil Steril 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.1207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Pasqualotto E, Sharma R, Salvador M, Borges E, Agarwal A, Pasqualotto F. Relationship of enzymatic antioxidants in the follicular fluid and semen of infertile couples with assisted reproduction outcomes. Fertil Steril 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kader A, Agarwal A, Abdelrazik H, Falcone T, Goldberg J, Sharma R. Routine use of blastocele aspiration of expanded blastocysts and assisted hatching of non-expanded blastocysts before vitrification. Fertil Steril 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Mahfouz R, Aziz N, Sharma R, Abdelrazik H, Sabanegh E, Agarwal A. Assessment of sperm motility, viability and apoptosis in human spermatozoa after hydrogen peroxide exposure. Fertil Steril 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.1212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Raina R, Pahlajani G, Agarwal A, Zippe CD. Early penile rehabilitation following radical prostatectomy: Cleveland clinic experience. Int J Impot Res 2007; 20:121-6. [PMID: 17687391 DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3901573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Erectile dysfunction is one of the most important quality of life issues following radical prostatectomy. The potency rates reported following nerve-sparing technique varies between 40 and 86%, and the time period required for complete recovery of erectile function varies from 6 to 24 months. The literature evidence suggests that lack of natural erections during this period of time produces cavernosal hypoxia. Prolonged periods of cavernosal hypoxia induce fibrosis, which later increases the incidence of venous leak. Recently, there is a growing interest among the physicians to interrupt these events by preventing cavernosal hypoxia during the period of neuropraxia. Initial studies using intracavernosal injection appears to be beneficial. In this article, we reviewed the pathophysiology of cavernosal hypoxia following radical prostatectomy with currently available evidence for the interventions to promote the nerve recovery and regeneration.
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Agarwal A, Agarwal R. The vulnerability and limitations of impact factor in evaluating quality. J R Soc Med 2007. [DOI: 10.1258/jrsm.100.8.354-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Talwar R, Sinha T, Karan SC, Doddamani D, Sandhu A, Sethi GS, Srivastava A, Narang V, Agarwal A, Adhlakha N. Voided Urinary Cytology in Bladder Cancer: Is It Time to Review the Indications? Urology 2007; 70:267-71. [PMID: 17826487 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.03.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2006] [Revised: 03/03/2007] [Accepted: 03/28/2007] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The sensitivity of voided urinary cytology has been reported as very low. In this study, we investigated the sensitivity and clinical utility of voided urinary cytology in the detection of various grades and stages of transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the bladder compared with the urinary nuclear matrix protein-22 (NMP-22) qualitative assay. METHODS From March 2004 to April 2006, all patients with TCC of the bladder receiving follow-up care and those presenting with gross hematuria were enrolled in this prospective study. These patients underwent urinary cytologic examination and NMP-22 qualitative assay. The diagnosis, determined from the cystoscopy findings and biopsy findings of the suspicious lesion, was accepted as the reference standard. RESULTS A total of 196 patients were enrolled in this study, of whom 127 patients had previously been diagnosed with bladder TCC and 69 were presenting for investigation of gross hematuria. A total of 52 cases of bladder TCC were diagnosed. The overall sensitivity of voided urine cytology and NMP-22 assay was 21.1% and 67.3%, respectively (P <0.001). The sensitivity of urinary cytology and urinary NMP-22 for well-differentiated tumors was 9.5% and 52.4%, respectively, and was 18.1% and 77.3%, respectively (P <0.001), in moderately differentiated tumors. The overall specificity of urinary cytology for TCC of the bladder was 98.6% and was greater than the specificity of NMP-22 (80.5%). CONCLUSIONS The results of our study suggest that urinary cytology has a very low sensitivity and can be omitted in favor of NMP-22 in the follow-up of low-grade superficial bladder TCC.
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Chen B, Kapturczak MH, Joseph R, George JF, Campbell-Thompson M, Wasserfall CH, Atkinson MA, Tisher CC, Flotte TR, Agarwal A, Chen S. Adeno-associated viral vector-mediated interleukin-10 prolongs allograft survival in a rat kidney transplantation model. Am J Transplant 2007; 7:1112-20. [PMID: 17456199 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2007.01772.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a pleiotropic cytokine that plays a pivotal role in the regulation of immune responses. Hence, we evaluated the effects of a recombinant adeno-associated viral vector 1 (rAAV1) encoding rat IL-10 (rAAV1-IL-10) in a rat model of kidney allograft rejection. Dark Agouti rat kidneys were transplanted into Wistar-Furth (WF) rats 8 weeks following a single intramuscular administration of either rAAV1-IL-10 or rAAV1-green fluorescence protein (GFP). Isografts (WF-WF) served as an additional experimental control. Both allograft and isograft recipients received daily cyclosporine (10 mg/kg) for 14 days after transplantation. Serum IL-10 levels increased at 8, 12 and 16 weeks following vector administration in rAAV1-IL-10-treated animals, but not in rAAV1-GFP and isograft groups. rAAV1-IL-10 treatment resulted in lower BUN and creatinine levels (p<0.001), as well as increased allograft survival rates from 22% to 90%. Allograft histological abnormalities were significantly attenuated in the rAAV1-IL-10-treated rats compared with those of rAAV1-GFP controls. Serum levels of proinflammatory cytokines such as growth-related oncogene were also significantly higher in the rAAV1-GFP group than in the rAAV1-IL-10 group. These data suggest delivery of IL-10 using a rAAV1 vector improves renal function and prolongs graft survival in a rat model of kidney transplant rejection.
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Tiwary SK, Kumar S, Agarwal A, Khanna R, Khanna AK. Abdomino-scrotal hydrocele in 35 years old: a case report. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2007; 5:237-239. [PMID: 18604027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Abdomino-scrotal hydrocele is a condition usually affecting children. It is unusual to find an abdomino-scrotal hydrocele in middle aged adult. Most of the patients are asymptomatic except cystic abdominal mass and discomfort occasionally. We hereby report an unusual presentation of abdomino-scrotal hydrocele at age of 35 years and presenting as large cystic abdominal mass extending into scrotum.
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Brown C, Haddad N, Agarwal A. An unexpected finding during tunneled dialysis catheter exchange. Kidney Int 2007; 71:599. [PMID: 17387306 DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5002122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Sanghvi DA, Purandare NC, Jambhekar NA, Agarwal MG, Agarwal A. Diffuse-type giant cell tumor of the subcutaneous thigh. Skeletal Radiol 2007; 36:327-30. [PMID: 16565836 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-006-0112-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2005] [Revised: 02/02/2006] [Accepted: 02/03/2006] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Diffuse-type giant cell tumor is an extra-articular form of pigmented villonodular synovitis. The localized form of this lesion (tenosynovial giant cell tumor) is frequent, representing the most common subset arising from the synovium of a joint, bursa or tendon sheath, with 85% of cases occurring in the fingers. The less frequent diffuse-type giant cell tumors are commonly located in the periarticular soft tissues, but on rare occasions these lesions can be purely intramuscular or subcutaneous We report the case of a 26-year-old female with diffuse-type giant cell tumor of the subcutaneous thigh, remote from a joint, bursa or tendon sheath. A review of the literature did not reveal any similar description of a diffuse-type giant cell tumor completely within the subcutaneous thigh, remote from a joint, bursa or tendon sheath. These lesions were initially regarded as inflammatory or reactive processes, but since the identification of clonal abnormalities in these patients, and in view of their capacity for autonomous growth, they are now widely considered to represent benign neoplasms.
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Yang E, Agarwal A, Nguyen N, Kuliopulos A, Covic L. Synergistic Enhancement of Breast Cancer Chemotherapy by Par1 Pepducins. J Investig Med 2007. [DOI: 10.1177/108155890705500297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Yang EJ, Agarwal A, Nguyen N, Kuliopulos A, Covic L. 97 SYNERGISTIC ENHANCEMENT OF BREAST CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY BY PAR1 PEPDUCINS. J Investig Med 2007. [DOI: 10.1136/jim-55-02-97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Gupta D, Agarwal A, Nath SS, Goswami D, Saraswat V, Singh PK. Inflation with air via a facepiece for facilitating insertion of a nasogastric tube: a prospective, randomised, double-blind study. Anaesthesia 2007; 62:127-30. [PMID: 17223803 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2006.04910.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Insertion of a nasogastric tube is a routine procedure but during anaesthesia it is often difficult and time consuming. One hundred and sixty adults undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia were randomly divided into two groups. After induction of anaesthesia, neuromuscular blockade and tracheal intubation, a nasogastric tube was inserted through the nose with the head of the patient in the neutral position, either with or without prior inflation with air via a facepiece attached to a self-inflating bag applied firmly with the face. Insertion of the nasogastric tube was successful in 75/78 (96%) following inflation compared with 54/80 (68%) without inflation (p<0.001). In four patients receiving inflation, a fibreoptic endoscope was passed as far as the upper oesophageal sphincter; this revealed opening of the upper oesophageal sphincter during inflation.
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Book BK, Pescovitz MD, Agarwal A, Hardwick LL, Henson SL, Milgrom ML, Tector AJ, Sidner RA, Volz MA, Filo RS. In vitro monitoring of in vivo development of human anti-thymoglobulin antibodies by ELISA. Transplant Proc 2007; 38:2869-71. [PMID: 17112852 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2006.08.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Thymoglobulin (rATG), polyclonal immunoglobulin, is prepared from rabbits immunized with human thymocytes. It is effective in prevention and treatment of renal allograft rejection. Human antibodies against antilymphocyte preparations can reduce efficacy by accelerating drug clearance or by inducing serum sickness. We developed an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to study posttreatment development of anti-rATG. In an Institutional Review Board-approved trial, we tested 101 allograft recipients for anti-rATG antibodies. Patients received rATG intravenously at 1.25 to 2.0 mg/kg/d for 2 to 14 days. Serum samples were obtained pretreatment and at weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, and months 3 and 6 post-rATG. ELISA plates were coated with rATG (10 microg/mL). Samples were diluted 1:100 and tested in quadruplicate. Positive samples were titrated. Horseradish peroxidase-conjugated (HRPO) affinity-purified goat anti-human immunoglobulin G (H&L) antibody reacted with bound human antibody. A chromagenic substrate for HRPO was added and optical density (OD, 490 nm) was read. An OD of twice the negative control was considered positive. Mean ODs of negative and positive controls were 0.113 +/- 0.030 and 1.042 +/- 0.196, respectively. Ten patients had detectable anti-rATG before rATG administration (1:100). Thirty-five of 101 patients (35%) developed anti-rATG antibody. Patients showed an initial positive anti-rATG antibody from days 8 to 59 after infusion and titers from 1:100 to 1:4000. In spite of rATG's postulated anti-B-cell activity, this study confirms that rATG induces sensitization at a frequency and titer seen with other xenogeneic antilymphocyte antibodies. Formation of such antixenoantibodies can have a negative impact on treatment response and hence warrant monitoring.
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Agarwal A. Re: treatment of subtrochanteric nonunions. Injury 2007; 38:249; author reply 249-50. [PMID: 17140579 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2006.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2006] [Accepted: 09/05/2006] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Laha T, Liu Y, Agarwal A. Carbon nanotube reinforced aluminum nanocomposite via plasma and high velocity oxy-fuel spray forming. JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY 2007; 7:515-24. [PMID: 17450788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Free standing structures of hypereutectic aluminum-23 wt% silicon nanocomposite with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) reinforcement have been successfully fabricated by two different thermal spraying technique viz Plasma Spray Forming (PSF) and High Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) Spray Forming. Comparative microstructural and mechanical property evaluation of the two thermally spray formed nanocomposites has been carried out. Presence of nanosized grains in the Al-Si alloy matrix and physically intact and undamaged carbon nanotubes were observed in both the nanocomposites. Excellent interfacial bonding between Al alloy matrix and MWCNT was observed. The elastic modulus and hardness of HVOF sprayed nanocomposite is found to be higher than PSF sprayed composites.
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Agarwal A, Nath J, Barua KN. Twice weekly 5 mg betamethasone oral pulse therapy in the treatment of alopecia areata. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2007; 20:1375-6. [PMID: 17062087 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01727.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Veldhuis G, Agarwal A, Segers-Nolten I, Subramaniam V. 2.309 Induced folding of recombinant alpha-synuclein: Role of chemical chaperones. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1353-8020(08)70708-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Srivastava S, Jaiswal R, Agarwal A, Singh PK, Singh SN. Cytological diagnosis of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid metastatic to kidney and lung. J Cytol 2007. [DOI: 10.4103/0970-9371.41897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Tripathi SN, Tare V, Chinnam N, Srivastava AK, Dey S, Agarwal A, Kishore S, Lal RB, Manar M, Kanawade VP, Chauhan SSS, Sharma M, Reddy RR, Gopal KR, Narasimhulu K, Reddy LSS, Gupta S, Lal S. Measurements of atmospheric parameters during Indian Space Research Organization Geosphere Biosphere Programme Land Campaign II at a typical location in the Ganga basin: 1. Physical and optical properties. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1029/2006jd007278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Tare V, Tripathi SN, Chinnam N, Srivastava AK, Dey S, Manar M, Kanawade VP, Agarwal A, Kishore S, Lal RB, Sharma M. Measurements of atmospheric parameters during Indian Space Research Organization Geosphere Biosphere Program Land Campaign II at a typical location in the Ganga Basin: 2. Chemical properties. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1029/2006jd007279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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