Browsing by Author "Vagefi, Parsia A."

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    • Adjuvant Ciprofloxacin for Persistent BK Polyomavirus Infection in Kidney Transplant Recipients 

      Arroyo, David; Chandran, Sindhu; Vagefi, Parsia A.; Wojciechowski, David (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014)
      Background:. BK virus (BKV) infection is a common complication following kidney transplantation. Immunosuppression reduction is the cornerstone of treatment while adjuvant drugs have been tried in small uncontrolled studies. ...

    • Evolving Patterns in the Detection and Outcomes of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms 

      Vagefi, Parsia A.; Razo, Oswaldo; Deshpande, , Vikram; McGrath, Deborah J.; Lauwers, Gregory Y.; Thayer, Sarah P.; Warshaw, Andrew Louis; Fernandez-del Castilllo, Carlos (American Medical Association (AMA), 2007)
      Objective: To assess changing patterns in the detection and outcomes of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNENs). Design: Retrospective review from May 21, 1977, through September 16, 2005. Setting: Massachusetts General ...

    • Follicular Dendritic Cells Retain Infectious HIV in Cycling Endosomes 

      Heesters, Balthasar A.; Lindqvist, Madelene; Vagefi, Parsia A.; Scully, Eileen P.; Schildberg, Frank A.; Altfeld, Marcus; Walker, Bruce D.; Kaufmann, Daniel E.; Carroll, Michael C. (Public Library of Science, 2015)
      Despite the success of antiretroviral therapy (ART), it does not cure Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and discontinuation results in viral rebound. Follicular dendritic cells (FDC) are in direct contact with CD4+ T cells ...

    • Trends in the Management and Outcomes of Kidney Transplantation for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease 

      Patel, Madhukar S.; Kandula, Praveen; Wojciechowski, David; Markmann, James F.; Vagefi, Parsia A. (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014)
      Background. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common genetic disorder leading to end-stage renal failure. The objective of this study was to evaluate a longitudinal experience of kidney ...