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  1. Sleep Disordered Breathing Induced by Cervical Spinal Cord Injury and Effect of Adenosine A1 Receptors Modulation in Rats

    Article • Journal of Applied Physiology, October 2019, American Physiological Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  2. Impact Of Spinal Cord Injury On Sleep: Current Perspectives

    Article • Nature and Science of Sleep, October 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Saf Badr, Abdulghani Sankari, Dr Abdulghani Sankari, Professor David J Berlowitz

  3. Longitudinal effect of nocturnal R-R intervals changes on cardiovascular outcome in a community-based cohort

    Article • BMJ Open, July 2019, BMJ

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  4. New Treatment Approaches and Prognostic Biomarkers for Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Potential Associated Cardiovascular Risks

    Article • American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, April 2019, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  5. Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Spinal Cord Injury

    Article • CHEST Journal, February 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  6. Does auto-PAP work in patients with acute quadriplegia and sleep-disordered breathing?

    Article • Thorax, January 2019, BMJ

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  7. Nocturnal Swallowing and Arousal Threshold in Individuals with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury.

    Article • Journal of Applied Physiology, April 2018, American Physiological Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  8. Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Spinal Cord Injury: Challenges and Opportunities

    Article • Current Sleep Medicine Reports, October 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  9. Nanoconjugate-bound adenosine A 1 receptor antagonist enhances recovery of breathing following acute cervical spinal cord injury

    Article • Experimental Neurology, June 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  10. Who Needs Oxygen with Positive Airway Pressure Therapy?

    Article • Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, January 2017, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  11. The Role of Lung Function in Adverse Health Outcomes Related to Sleep-disordered Breathing. New Insights into the Overlap Syndrome

    Article • American Review of Respiratory Disease, October 2016, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  12. Spinal cord injury is associated with enhanced peripheral chemoreflex sensitivity

    Article • Physiological Reports, September 2016, Wiley

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  13. Noninvasive Ventilation and Clinical Outcome

    Article • American Review of Respiratory Disease, August 2016, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  14. The impact of war in Syria on the health care delivery

    Article • Annals of the American Thoracic Society, February 2016, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  15. Can expiratory snoring predict chronic lung disease?

    Article • Annals of the American Thoracic Society, January 2016, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  16. Diagnosis of Sleep Disordered Breathing in Patients With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

    Article • Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  17. Respiratory recovery from chronic spinal cord injury is dependent on level of injury.

    Article • Journal of Applied Physiology, November 2015, American Physiological Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  18. The Forgotten Era of Medical Discoveries

    Article • American Review of Respiratory Disease, October 2015, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  19. Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

    Article • Annals of the American Thoracic Society, September 2015, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  20. Septic Shock, Community-acquired Pneumonia, New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation, and Intensive Care Unit Outcomes

    Article • American Review of Respiratory Disease, September 2015, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  21. Breathing changes during transition from wakefulness to sleep

    Article • Physiological Reports, August 2015, Wiley

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  22. Upper airway mechanics in chronic spinal cord injury during sleep

    Article • Journal of Applied Physiology, June 2014, American Physiological Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  23. Tetraplegia is a risk factor for central sleep apnea

    Article • Journal of Applied Physiology, February 2014, American Physiological Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  24. Sleep Disordered Breathing in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

    Article • Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, January 2014, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  25. The impact of obesity on cardiac dysfunction in patients with sleep-disordered breathing

    Article • Sleep And Breathing, May 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari, Saf Badr

  26. Syrian field hospitals: A creative solution in urban military conflict combat in Syria

    Article • Avicenna Journal of Medicine, January 2013, Medknow

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  27. Effects of clonidine on breathing during sleep and susceptibility to central apnoea

    Article • Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, January 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  28. Increased Susceptibility To Central Apnea In Chronic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

    Article • May 2012, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  29. Effect Of Intrathoracic Airflow Obstruction In Patient With Asthma And Sleep Disorder Breathing

    Article • May 2012, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  30. Age-Related Alterations In Peripheral Chemosensitivity During NREM Sleep

    Article • May 2012, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  31. The Role Of O2 In The Control Of Breathing During Sleep In Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

    Article • May 2012, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  32. Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome: Etiology and diagnosis

    Article • Avicenna Journal of Medicine, January 2012, Medknow

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  33. Evaluation report of health care services at the Syrian refugee camps in Turkey

    Article • Avicenna Journal of Medicine, January 2012, Medknow

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  34. The metrics of Syrian physicians′ brain drain to the United States

    Article • Avicenna Journal of Medicine, January 2012, Medknow

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  35. Hypocapnia is associated with increased upper airway expiratory resistance during sleep

    Article • Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, July 2011, Elsevier

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  36. What Is the Cause of the Loud Snoring—and What Should Be Done?

    Article • American Review of Respiratory Disease, June 2011, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  37. Inhibition of ventilatory motor output increases expiratory retro palatal compliance during sleep

    Article • Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, May 2011, Elsevier

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  38. Sleep Disorders In Chronic Spinal Cord Injury, A Unique Phenotype Of Sleep-Disordered Breathing

    Article • May 2011, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  39. Influence Of Alpha 2 Receptors Agonist On Susceptibility To Hypocapnic Central Apnea During NREM Sleep In Healthy Individuals

    Article • May 2011, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  40. Effect Of Neuromuscular Activity On Upper Airway Mechanics During Sleep

    Article • May 2010, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  41. Sudden Loss Of Vision In Left Eye In Lieu Of Uncontrolled Diabetes. Pieces Of A Puzzle&

    Article • May 2010, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  42. Influence Of Obesity On Left Atrial Dimensions In Patients With Sleep Disordered Breathing

    Article • May 2010, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  43. Gender Effect On Expiratory Upper Airway Resistance Under Eupnea And Hypocapnic Hypoxia During Sleep

    Article • May 2010, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  44. Aging Effect on Upper Airway Mechanics during NREM Sleep.

    Article • April 2009, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari, Saf Badr

  45. Role of Expiratory Abdominal Muscles Activity in Maintaining Upper Airway Patency during Sleep.

    Article • April 2009, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  46. Gender and Actual Body Weight Are Major Contributors for Increased Tidal Volume Use in Intensive Care Unit.

    Article • April 2009, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  47. Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry in Mechanically Ventilated Adults.

    Article • April 2009, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  48. Expiratory Pharyngeal Narrowing during Central Hypocapnic Hypopnea

    Article • American Review of Respiratory Disease, February 2009, American Thoracic Society

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  49. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection With Intermediate Sensitivity to Vancomycin: A Case Report and Literature Review

    Article • Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, August 2008, SAGE Publications

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  50. Uterine sarcomatous extension

    Article • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2008, Elsevier

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  51. DIFFUSE MICRONODULAR PULMONARY CALCIFICATIONS IN A YOUNG FEMALE

    Article • CHEST Journal, October 2007, Elsevier

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  52. Stress-related cardiomyopathy

    Article • Heart & Lung, January 2007, Elsevier

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  53. REDUCED LUNG VOLUMES IN A RARE CASE OF CUSHING SYNDROME DUE TO THYMIC CARCINOID OF THE LUNG

    Article • CHEST Journal, October 2006, Elsevier

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  54. The use of a predicted CPAP equation improves CPAP titration success

    Article • Sleep And Breathing, February 2005, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari

  55. Lack of gender difference in ventilatory chemoresponsiveness and post-hypoxic ventilatory decline

    Article • Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, August 2003, Elsevier

    Dr Abdulghani Sankari