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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Better Objective Sleep Was Associated With Better Subjective Sleep and Physical Activity; Results From an Exploratory Study Under Naturalistic Conditions Among Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
Arezu Najafi
Arezu Najafi

Assistant Professor of Occupational Medicine

Occupational Sleep Research Center

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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1. Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty With Cartilage Implant in Uvulopalatal Flap for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery (2025)
2. The Comparison of Stop-Bang and No-Apnea Questionnaires in Screening Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Commercial Drivers, Traffic Injury Prevention (2025)
3. An Evaluation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patient’S Quality of Life Following Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
4. Characterization of Risk Factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Its Association With Absenteeism Among Nurses, Nursing (2024)
5. Effect of Lidocaine-Prilocaine Cream on Using Cpap Mask Amongst Patients Undergone Paptitration Study for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
6. Erratum: Correction: Sleep Quality and Associated Factors Among People Who Inject Drugs in Iran: A Nationwide Survey Using Respondent-Driven Sampling (Bmc Public Health (2024) 24 1 Doi: 10.1186/S12889-024-19368-Y), BMC public health (2024)
7. Food Insecurity and the Risk of Sleep Disorders in People Living With Hiv/Aids As a Neglected Health Concern: A National Survey in Iran, Heliyon (2024)
8. Global Practice of Sleep Medicine: Iran, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (2024)
9. Poor Maternal Sleep Health Adversely Affects Neonatal and Pregnancy Outcomes: An Important Ignored Health Issue in Prenatal Care, Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Cancer Research (2024)
10. Sleep Profiles in Epilepsy Patients Undergoing Monotherapy and Polytherapy: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study, Epilepsy and Behavior (2024)
11. Sleep Quality and Associated Factors Among People Who Inject Drugs in Iran: A Nationwide Survey Using Respondent-Driven Sampling, BMC Public Health (2024)
12. Sleep Traits and Associated Factors Among People Living With Hiv/Aids in Iran: A Two-Step Clustering Analysis, Scientific Reports (2024)
13. Ten-Year Cardiovascular Risk Estimation Through the Framingham Risk Score Among Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers With High and Low Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Science (2024)
14. The Effects of Atomoxetine and Trazodone Combination on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sleep Microstructure: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial Study, Sleep Medicine (2024)
15. A Nationwide Study on the Prevalence and Contributing Factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Iran, Scientific Reports (2023)
16. Characterization of Long Covid and Its Contributing Factors Among a Population of Health Care Workers in a 6-Month Follow-Up, Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (2023)
17. Current Challenges and Opportunities in Global Sleep Medicine, Encyclopedia of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms: Volume 1-6# Second Edition (2023)
18. Identifying Affecting Factors on Acceptance With Cpap on the First Night of Pap Titration in Sleep Clinic on Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology (2023)
19. International Sleep Medicine and Research Training - New, Encyclopedia of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms: Volume 1-6# Second Edition (2023)
20. Non-Communicable Disease Comorbidities in Hiv Patients: Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea As a Neglected Issue, Scientific Reports (2023)
21. Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study of Sex-Specific Dose-Response Associations Between Night Sleep Duration and Hypertension in Islamic Republic of Iran; [Etude Transversale En Population Des Associations Dose-Reponse Selon Le Sexe Entre La Duree Du Sommeil Nocturne Et L'hypertension En Republique Islamique D'iran], Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal (2023)
22. Sputnik V Vaccine-Related Complications and Its Impression on Inflammatory Biomarkers in Healthcare Providers, Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology (2023)
23. The Need to Promote Sleep Health in Public Health Agendas Across the Globe, The Lancet Public Health (2023)
24. Association of Sleep Characteristics and Respiratory Symptoms at a Smelting Factory, Work (2022)
25. Covid-19 Fear Association With Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia: A National Web-Based Survey on the General Population, Iranian Journal of Psychiatry (2022)
26. Detection of Drowsiness Using the Pulse Rate Variability of Finger, SN Computer Science (2022)
27. Global Perspective of Cpap Adherence, CPAP Adherence: Factors and Perspectives (2022)
28. Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms Referral to Otolaryngologists in Iranian Residency Entrance Examination Volunteers: The Effect of Source of Education and Level of Knowledge, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (2022)
29. Periodic Hypersomnolence in a Young Female Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review, Egyptian Journal of Neurology# Psychiatry and Neurosurgery (2022)
30. Prevalence of Short and Long Sleep Duration: Ravansar Noncommunicable Disease (Rancd) Cohort Study, BMC public health (2022)
31. Prevalence of Short and Long Sleep Duration: Ravansar Noncommunicable Disease (Rancd) Cohort Study, BMC public health (2022)
32. Sleep Characteristics of Iranian People and Their Effects on Daytime Functioning: A Population-Based Study, Scientific Reports (2022)
33. Sleep Microstructure and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (2022)
34. Association Between Gestational Hypertension and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Case-Control Study, Journal of Obstetrics# Gynecology and Cancer Research (2021)
35. Cluster Analysis of Insomnia Symptoms During Covid-19 Pandemic: A General Population Web-Based Survey in Iran, Sleep Science (2021)
36. Daytime Hypersomnolence in Covid-19: A Case Report and Literature Review, Acta Medica Iranica (2021)
37. Hypertension and Decreased Glomerular Filtration Rate Among Commercial Drivers, Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases (2021)
38. Hypertension and Decreased Glomerular Filtration Rate Among Commercial Drivers, Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases (2021)
39. Insomnia and Its Association With Absenteeism: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Iranian Nursing Team, Sleep Science (2021)
40. Metabolic Syndrome and Its Determinants Among Professional Drivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders (2021)
41. Shift Work Disorder, Insomnia, and Depression Among Offshore Oil Rig Workers, Iranian Journal of Psychiatry (2021)
42. Sick Leave Characteristics Among Nurses of a Referral Hospital During Covid-19 Pandemic, Acta Medica Iranica (2021)
43. Sleep Disturbance, Psychiatric Issues, and Employment Status of Iranian People Living With Hiv, BMC Research Notes (2021)
44. Sleep Disturbance, Psychiatric Issues, and Employment Status of Iranian People Living With Hiv, BMC Research Notes (2021)
45. The Association Between Body Mass Index and Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Patients With Hiv, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2021)
46. The Effect of Apnea Management on Novel Coronavirus Infection: A Study on Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Health (2021)
47. Covid-19: Sleep Research Perspectives, Sleep Science (2020)
48. Depression, Sleep Quality and Condom Use Amongst Iranian People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine (2020)
49. Depression, Sleep Quality and Condom Use Amongst Iranian People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine (2020)
50. Evaluating the Quality and Duration of Sleep Using Actigraphy in Petroleum Industry Shift Workers, Sleep Health (2020)
51. Risk Factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Train Drivers, Work (2020)
52. Treatment Emergent Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Chiari Surgery: A Case Report, Sleep Science (2020)
53. Work-Related Exacerbation of Asthma Among Adults Treated by Pulmonary Specialists, Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health (2016)