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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Association of Hypertriglyceridemic-Waist Phenotype With Liver Enzymes and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adolescents: The Caspian-Iii Study; [Associacao Do Fenotipo De Cintura Hipertrigliceridemica Com Enzimas Hepaticas E Fatores De Risco Cardiometabolico Em Adolescentes: O Estudo Caspian-Iii]
Babak Amra
Babak Amra

Professor of Pulmonary Diseases

Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine

Nour &

Ali-Asghar Hospital

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

All Documents
1. Effect of Opium Versus Methadone on Polysomnographic Characteristics of Patients With Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome, Basic and Clinical Neuroscience (2024)
2. Efficacy and Safety of a Proposed Omalizumab Biosimilar Compared to the Reference Product in the Management of Uncontrolled Moderate-To-Severe Allergic Asthma: A Multicenter, Phase Iii, Randomized, Double-Blind, Equivalency Clinical Trial, Frontiers in Immunology (2024)
3. Is Non-Invasive Ventilation a Good Choice in All Patients With Severe Covid-19? a Cohort Retrospective Study, Tanaffos (2024)
4. Mapping the Landscape of Sleep Medicine Training Across Asia, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (2024)
5. Screening Tools for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnant Women: An Extended and Updated Systematic Review and Meta‑Analysis, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2024)
6. Determination of the Incidence of Cardiovascular Composite Events in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study, ARYA Atherosclerosis (2023)
7. Effect of One-Shot Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Insomnia and Heart Rate Variability of Health Care Workers at the Time of Covid-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Sleep and Breathing (2023)
8. Favipiravir in the Treatment of Outpatient Covid-19: A Multicenter, Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Advances in Respiratory Medicine (2023)
9. Positive Pressure Ventilation Treatment Based on Daytime and Night-Time Titration in Patients With Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Sleep Science (2023)
10. Thalidomide for the Treatment of Covid-19 Pneumonia: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Advanced Biomedical Research (2023)
11. Tidal Volume Measurement in Patients With Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome and Opium Dependence; [Messung Des Atemzugvolumens Bei Patienten Mit Obesitas-Hypoventilations-Syndrom Und Opiumabhangigkeit], Somnologie (2023)
12. Evaluation of the Effects of Noninvasive Ventilation on Blood Gas and Depression Levels of Patients With Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome, Advanced Biomedical Research (2022)
13. Non Invasive Ventilation's Effectiveness (Niv) in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease and Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure, Tanaffos (2022)
14. Secondary Bacterial Infection and Clinical Characteristics in Patients With Covid-19 Admitted to Two Intensive Care Units of an Academic Hospital in Iran During the First Wave of the Pandemic, Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology (2022)
15. The Assessment of the Correlation Between Sleep Quality and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Medical Students, Immunopathologia Persa (2022)
16. The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in First Degree Relatives of Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Case-Control Study, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2022)
17. Absolute Mortality Risk Assessment of Covid-19 Patients: The Khorshid Covid Cohort (Kcc) Study, BMC Medical Research Methodology (2021)
18. Association Between Sleep Quality and Gastroesophageal Reflux in Medical Students, Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases (2021)
19. Association of Lymphocyte Subsets With Mortality in Severe Covid-19 Pneumonia Patients, Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis (2021)
20. Cardiac Involvement According to Echocardiographic Findings in Severe Coronavirus Disease 2019, ARYA Atherosclerosis (2021)
21. Clinical and Polysomnographic Characteristics of Patients With Extreme Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Ahi > 100: A Case-Control Study, Shiraz E Medical Journal (2021)
22. Healthcare Workers’ Sleep and Mood Disturbances During Covid-19 Outbreak in an Iranian Referral Center, Sleep and Breathing (2021)
23. Heart Rate Variability Changes by Non-Invasive Ventilation in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome, Clinical Respiratory Journal (2021)
24. Hemoperfusion in Patients With Severe Covid-19 Respiratory Failure, Lifesaving or Not?, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2021)
25. Prophylactic Effects of Hydroxychloroquine on the Incidence of Covid-19 in Patients With Rheumatic Arthritis: An Observational Cohort Study, Immunopathologia Persa (2021)
26. Prophylactic Effects of Hydroxychloroquine on the Incidence of Covid-19 in Patients With Rheumatic Arthritis: An Observational Cohort Study, Immunopathologia Persa (2021)
27. Risk Factors for the Mortality in Hospitalized Patients With Covid-19: A Brief Report, Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences (2021)
28. A One-Year Hospital-Based Prospective Covid- 19 Open-Cohort in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: The Khorshid Covid Cohort (Kcc) Study, PLoS ONE (2020)
29. Comparison of Prevalence Rates of Restless Legs Syndrome, Self-Assessed Risks of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Daytime Sleepiness Among Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms), Clinically Isolated Syndrome (Cis) and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (Nmosd), Sleep Medicine (2020)
30. Comparison of Prevalence Rates of Restless Legs Syndrome, Self-Assessed Risks of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Daytime Sleepiness Among Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms), Clinically Isolated Syndrome (Cis) and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (Nmosd), Sleep Medicine (2020)
31. Effects of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass on the Improvement of Sleep Quality, Daytime Sleepiness, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Six-Month Follow-Up, Tanaffos (2020)
32. The Association of Sleep Duration and Quality With Heart Rate Variability and Blood Pressure, Tanaffos (2020)
33. Effect of Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bipap) Ventilation on Gas Exchange, Body Mass Index, and Body Composition in Patients With Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome, Tanaffos (2019)
34. Effect of Cpap Therapy on Serum Lipids and Blood Pressure in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Tanaffos (2019)
35. The Prediction of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity Based on Anthropometric and Mallampati Indices, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2019)
36. Assessment of Restless Legs Syndrome in Preeclampsia, and Its Association With Preterm Labor, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2018)
37. Comparison of Berlin Questionnaire, Stop-Bang, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale for Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Persian Patients, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2018)
38. Comparison of Therapeutic Approaches to Addicted Patients With Central Sleep Apnea, Tanaffos (2018)
39. Frequency of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Posa) in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Differences in Demographic and Clinical Characteristics, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2018)
40. Introduction of Low to High Frequencies Bispectrum Rate Feature for Deep Sleep Detection From Awakening by Electroencephalogram, Tehran University Medical Journal (2018)
41. Introduction of Low to High Frequencies Bispectrum Rate Feature for Deep Sleep Detection From Awakening by Electroencephalogram, Tehran University Medical Journal (2018)
42. Screening Questionnaires for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Updated Systematic Review, Oman Medical Journal (2018)
43. Association of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Sleep Apnea in Patients Referred to Sleep Laboratory, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2017)
44. Association of Vitamin D Deficiency With Sleep Quality in Patients Under Peritoneal Dialysis, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2017)
45. Automatic Separation of Awakening From Sleep Epochs Based on Bispectrum Analysis of Electroencephalogram Signals, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2017)
46. Automatic Separation of Awakening From Sleep Epochs Based on Bispectrum Analysis of Electroencephalogram Signals, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2017)
47. Nocturnal Heart Rate Variation in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients With Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Sleep Medicine (2017)
48. The Association of Sleep and Late-Night Cell Phone Use Among Adolescents; [Associacao Entre O Sono E O Uso Noturno De Celular Entre Adolescentes], Jornal de Pediatria (2017)
49. Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Diagnosed by the Berlin Questionnaire and Association With Coronary Artery Disease Severity, ARYA Atherosclerosis (2015)
50. Pulmonary Function Tests and Impulse Oscillometry in Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients’ Offspring, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2015)
51. Relationship Between Craniofacial Photographic Analysis and Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome in Iranian Patients, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2015)
52. Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and 30-Day Mortality Among Patients With Pulmonary Embolism, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2015)
53. Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Need for Preventive Strategies, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2014)
54. P Wave Duration and Dispersion in Holter Electrocardiography of Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep and Breathing (2014)
55. Pulmonary Function Tests in Ulcerative Colitis, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2014)
56. Cardiovascular Risk and Mortality in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome; Need for Further Investigation and Looking for Underlying Mechanisms, Sleep Medicine (2013)
57. Sleep Quality in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2013)
58. The Relationship of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction in Patients Referred to Specialized Sleep Clinic, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2013)
59. Validation of the Persian Version of Berlin Sleep Questionnaire for Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2013)
60. Gas Transfer and Pulmonary Function Tests in Women With Disseminated Lupus Erythematosus, ARYA Atherosclerosis (2012)
61. Restless Legs Syndrome in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2012)
62. Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Accident Risk Factors in Persian Commercial Vehicle Drivers, Sleep and Breathing (2012)
63. Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Diabetics and Their First Degree Relatives, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2012)
64. Comparison of Impulse Osillometry System and Spirometry for Diagnosis of Obstructive Lung Disorders, Tanaffos (2011)
65. Correlation Between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in a General Population in Iran, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2011)
66. Effects of Adenoidectomy on Markers of Endothelial Function and Inflammation in Normal-Weight and Overweight Prepubescent Children With Sleep Apnea, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2011)
67. Gender Difrances on Polysomographic Findings and Clinical Symptome in Iranian Subjects With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2011)
68. Prevalence of Sleep Apnea-Related Symptoms in a Persian Population, Sleep and Breathing (2011)
69. Sample Survey of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Associated Risk Factors in Isfahan, Iran, Tanaffos (2011)
70. The Effect of Opium on Polysomnographic Findings in Patients With Sleep Apnea, Tanaffos (2010)
71. Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Independent of Metabolic Syndrome, Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore (2009)
72. Factors Associated With Insulin Resistance and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Among Youths, Atherosclerosis (2009)
73. Peak Oxygen Uptake of Healthy Iranian Adolescents, Archives of Medical Science (2009)
74. Reference Values for Lung Volumes in an Iranian Population: Introducing a New Equation Model, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2009)
75. Respiratory Resistance by Impulse Oscillometry in Healthy Iranian Children Aged 5-19 Years, Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2008)
76. Arm Span As an Independent Predictor of Pulmonary Function Parameters: Validation and Reference Values, Respirology (2007)
77. Airway Resistance in Irritable Bowel Syndrome As Measured by Impulse Oscillometry, Indian Journal of Gastroenterology (2006)
78. Correlation Between Asthma and Irritable Bowel Syndrome in a General Population in Iran in 2003, Respiratory Medicine (2006)
79. Normative Reference Values for Lung Transfer Factor in Isfahan, Iran, Respirology (2006)
80. Prevalence of the Common Cold Symptoms and Associated Risk Factors in a Large Population Study, Tanaffos (2006)
81. Respiratory Muscle Function and Spirometry in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Tanaffos (2006)
82. Association Between Asthma and Body Mass Index in Children, Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2005)
83. Is Arm Span an Accurate Measure of Height to Predict Pulmonary Function Parameters?, Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease (2003)
84. Spirometric Reference Values in a Large Middle Eastern Population, European Respiratory Journal (2003)