1. Ozkan Y, Yardim-Akaydin S, Firat H, Calişkan-Can E, Ardiç S, Simşek B. Usefulness ofhomocysteine as a cancer marker: total thiol compounds and folate levels in untreated lung cancer patients. Anticancer Res. 2007;27(2):1185-9.
2. Izci B, Ardic S, Firat H, Sahin A, Altinors M, Karacan I. Reliability and validity studies of the Turkish version of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Sleep Breath. 2008;12(2):161-8
3. Calışkan-Can E, Fırat H, Ardıç S, Simşek B, Torun M, Yardim-Akaydin S. Increased levels of 8- hydroxydeoxyguanosine and its relationship with lipid peroxidation and antioxidant vitamins in lung cancer. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2008;46(1):107-112.
4. Oktay B, Akbal E, Firat H, Ardic S, Akdemir R, Kizilgun M. Evaluation of the relationship between heart type fatty acid binding protein levels and the risk of cardiac damage in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Sleep Breath.2008;12(3):223-8.
5. Tashkin DP, Celli B, Senn S, Burkhart D, Kesten S, Menjoge S, Decramer M; UPLIFT Study Investigators(Collaborators (500) Erk M, Tuncay E, Celikel T, Caglayan B, Tabak L, Coplu L, Ardic S, Ucar N, Mirici A, Kocabas A, Erginel S, Cimrin AH, Mansur A, Bucknall C, Griffiths P, Halpin D, Morgan M, Morice A,) A 4-year trial of tiotropium in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. N Engl J Med. 2008;359(15):1543-54. Epub 2008 Oct 5.
6. Celli B, Decramer M, Kesten S, Liu D, Mehra S, Tashkin DP; UPLIFT Study Investigators(....Ardic S...) Mortality in the 4-year trial of tiotropium (UPLIFT) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2009 15;180(10):948-55. Epub 2009 Sep 3.
7. Saylam G, Korkmaz H, Firat H, Tatar EC, Ozdek A, Ardic S. Do palatal implants really reduce snoring in long-term follow-up? Laryngoscope. 2009 ;119(5):1000-4.
8. Oktay B, Akbal E, Firat H, Ardıç S,Kızılgün M. CPAP treatment in the coexistence of obstructivesleep apnea syndrome and metabolic syndrome, results of one year follow up. Acta Clin Belg. 2009;64(4):329-34.
9. Kurukahvecioglu S, Firat H, Ardic S. Evaluation of upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea- hypopnea syndrome and habitual snorers. Bratisl Lek Listy. 2009;110(8):486-9.
10. Decramer M, Celli B, Kesten S, Lystig T, Mehra S, Tashkin DP; UPLIFT investigators(....ArdicS....) Effect of tiotropium on outcomes in patients with moderate chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease (UPLIFT): a prespecified subgroup analysis of a randomised controlled trial. Lancet.2009;374(9696):1171-8.Epub 2009 Aug 27.
11. Turktas H, Mungan D, Uysal MA, Oguzulgen K; Turkish Asthma Control Survey Study Group(Arbak P, Ogus C, Mungan D, Capan N, Saglam L, Yorgancioglu A, Celik P, Abadoglu O, Yildiz T, Cimrin A, Erdinc M, Gulmez I, Buyukoglan H, Kuyucu TY, Deveci F, Turktas H, Oguzulgen K, Gemicioglu B, Cuhadaroglu C, Ozkan S, Bulbul Y, Yildiz F, Ceyhan B, Zamani A, Akkaya E, Camsari G, Ardic S, Kelesoglu A.) Determinants of asthma control in tertiary level in Turkey: a cross- sectional multicenter survey.J Asthma. 2010 Jun;47(5):557-62
12. Troosters T, Celli B, Lystig T, Kesten S, Mehra S, Tashkin DP, Decramer M; Uplift Investigators(... Erk M, Tuncay E, Celikel T, Caglayan B, Tabak L, Coplu L, Ardic S, Ucar N, Mirici A, Kocabas A,Erginel S, Cimrin AH, Mansur A, Bucknall C, Griffiths P, Halpin D, Morgan M, Morice A,...)Tiotropium as a first maintenance drug in COPD: secondary analysis of the UPLIFT trial. Eur Respir J. 2010 Jul;36(1):65-73. Epub 2010 Feb 25.
13. Bavbek S, Mungan D, Türktaş H, Mısırlıgil Z, Gemicioğlu B; ADVISE Study Group(....Ardic S...).Acost-of-illness study estimating the direct cost per asthma exacerbation in Turkey. Respir Med. 2011 Apr;105(4):541-8. Epub 2010 Oct 28.
14. Cagirci G, Cay S, Gulsoy KG, Bayindir C, Vural MG, Firat H, Kilic H, Yeter E, Akdemir R, Ardic S. Tissue Doppler atrial conduction times and electrocardiogram interlead P-wave durations with varying severity of obstructive sleep apnea. J Electrocardiol. 2011;44(4):478-82.
15. Saka C, Vuralkan E, Fırat IH, Alicura S, Hücümenoğlu S, Akın I, Ardıç S, Gökler A. The effects of CPAP treatment on nasal mucosa in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol.2012 Sep;269(9):2065-7.Epub 2012 Jan 3
16. Duru S, Bilgin E, Ardiç S. Hepcidin: A useful marker in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Ann Thorac Med. 2012 ;7(1):31-5
17. Duru S, Ergün R,Dilli A, Kaplan T, Kaplan B, Ardıç S. Pulmoner embolide klinik, laboratuvar ve bilgisayarlı tomografi pulmoner anjiyografi (BTPA) sonuçları: 205 hastanın retrospektif değerlendirmesi Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2012;12(2):142-9. doi: 10. 5152/akd.2012.040. Epub 2012 Feb 3. Turkish.
18. Ünlü CE, Saylam G, Fırat H,Selçuk ÖT, Korkmaz MH, Ardıç S, Dağlı M. Assessment of riskfactors in geriatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.Turkish Journal of Geriatrics 2012; 15 (1) 7-11
19. Fırat H, Yüceege M, Demir AU, Ardıç S. Comparison of four established questionnaires toidentify highway bus drivers at risk obstructive sleep apnea in Turkey. Sleep Biol Rhythms. 2012;10(3): 231–236.DOI:10. 1111/j.1479-8425.2012.00566.
20. Fırat H, Çolak N, Bilgin E, Çakal E, Yüceege M, Demir AU, Ardıç S, Delibaşı T. Relationshipbetween non-thyroidal illness syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Turkish Journal of Geriatrics 2012; 15 (2) 121-126
21. Ardıç S, Demir AU, Fırat H, Oktay B , Yüce GD, Yıldırım Z, Alagöz P, Özdemir C, Bardakçı Mİ.Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea symptoms: an outpatient-based population study in Turkey. Turkish Journal of Geriatrics 2012; 15 (2) 142-150
22. Ceylan T, Firat H, Kuran G, Ardıç S, Bilgin E,Celenk F. Quick Diagnosis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Watch-PAT 200. Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2012;14(8): 475-478.
23. Balcı MM, Arslan U, Fırat H, Kocaoğlu I, Vural MG, Balcı KG, Maden O, Gürbüz OA, Ardıç S, Yeter E. Serum levels of adipocyte Fatty Acid-binding protein are independently associated with left ventricular mass and myocardial performance index in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. J Investig Med. 2012;60(7):1020-6
24. Duru S, Fırat HI, Çolak N, Giniş Z, Delibaş T, Ardıç S. Serum S100B protein: a useful marker in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Neurol Neurochir Pol. 2012;46(5):450-455, DOI:10.5114/ninp.2012.31355
25. Ardıc S, Demir AU, Ucar ZZ, Firat H, İtil O, Karadeniz D, Aksu M, Sevim S, Yılmaz H ,Oktay B.Prevalence and associated factors of sleep-disordered breathing in the Turkish adult population. Sleep Biol Rhythms.2013;11(1):29-39, Article first published online: 20 DEC 2012 ; doi:10.1111/sbr.12000.
26. Yuceege M, Firat H, Demir A. U, Ardic S. Reliability of the Watch-PAT 200 in Detecting Sleep Apnea in Highway Bus Drivers. J Clin Sleep Med. 2013 Apr 15;9(4):339-44. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.2584.
27. Yardım-Akaydın S, Calışkan-Can E, Gökalp F, Fırat H, Ardıç S, Şimsek B. Lipid peroxidation and DNA damage in apnea patients with or without metabolic syndrome. Sleep Biol Rhythms.2013; 11: 116–124
28. Acar M, Firat H, Acar U, Ardic S. Ocular surface assessment in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. Sleep Breath. 2013 May;17(2):583-8. doi: 10.1007/s11325-012-0724-0. Epub 2012 Jun 5.
29. Duru S, Yüce G, Sarinc Ulasli S, Erdem M, Kizilgün M, Kara F, Ardıc S.The Relationship between Serum YKL-40 Levels and Severity of Asthma. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol 2013; 12(3):247-253.
30. Yüceege M, Fırat H, Ardıç S. The Features of Sleep architecture and sleep apne in theelderly.Turkish Journal Geriatrics 2013; 16:299-304
31. Yüce G, Duru S,Sarinc Ulasli S, Ardıc S. Sigara bırakma tedavisinin 65 yaş ve üzeri hastalardaki etkinliği. Turkish Journal Geriatrics 2013; 16:309-314
32. Duru S, Yüce G, Kaplan T,Erdem M, Kaplan B, Sarinc Ulasli S, Ardıc S. Follow up results of 65 years of age or older patients with pulmonary embolism: retrospective evaluation of 127 patients. Turkish Journal Geriatrics 2013; 16: 292- 298
33. Wise RA, Anzueto A, Cotton D, Dahl R, Devins T, Disse B, Dusser D, Joseph E, Kattenbeck S, Koenen-Bergmann M, Pledger G, Calverley P; TIOSPIR Investigators(....Ardic S...). Tiotropium Respimatinhaler and the risk of death in COPD.N Engl J Med. 2013 Oct 17;369(16):1491-501. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1303342. Epub 2013 Aug 30.
34. Vuralkan E, Mutlu M, Firat IH, Akaydin S, Sagit M, Akin I, Miser E,Ardic S. Changes in serum levels of MDA and MMP-9 after UPF in patients with OSAS. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2014 May;271(5):1329-34. doi: 10.1007/s00405-013-2821-5. Epub 2013 Nov 19.
35. Ozdemir C, Conkbayır I, Kuru A, Fırat H, Sökücü SN, Dalar L, Ergün R, Uzunmehmetoğlu CP, Ergün D, Ardıc S. Correlation between the intima-media thickness and Framingham risk score in patients with sleep apnea syndrome. J Thorac Dis. 2013 Dec;5(6):751-7. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2072- 1439.2013.11.25.
36. Gelir E, Budak MT, Ardıc S. The Relationship between CPAP Usage and Corneal Thickness.PLoS One.2014;9(1):e87274.doi:10.1371/journal.pone. 0087274. eCollection 2014
37. Vural MG, Çetin S, Fırat H, Akdemir R, Ardıç S, Yeter E. Impact of continuous positive airway pressure therapy on left atrial function in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: assessment by conventional and two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography. Acta Cardiol 2014;69(2):175- 184 doi:10.2143/AC.69.2.3017299
38. Acar M, Firat H, Yuceege MB, Ardic S. Long-term effects of PAP on ocular surface in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Can J Ophthalmol 2014;49:217–221
39. Ergün D, Ergün R , Ersoy Ortaç E, Özdemir C, Yüce G, Ardıç S. The measurment of exhaled carbonmonoxide and arterial carboxyhemoglobin concentrations in middle-age and elderly patients with COPD. Turkish Journal of Geriatrics 2014; 17 (3) 223-227
40. Duru S, Keleșoğlu A, Ardıç S.Clinical update on pulmonary embolism. Arch Med Sci.2014;10(3):557-65.DOI:10.5114/aoms.2013.34325.Epub2013 May
41. Yüceege M, Firat H, Altıntaş N, Mutlu M, Ardic S.
low-risk patients with obstructive sleep apnea in sleep clinics. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol.2014
The utility of neck/ thyromental ratio in defining
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42. Yüceege M, Fırat H, Sever Ö, Demir A, Ardıç S.The effect of adding gender item to Berlin Questionnaire in determining obstructive sleep apnea in sleep clinics. Ann Thorac Med. 2015 Jan- Mar;10(1):25-8. doi: 10.4103/1817-1737. 146856.
43. Benbir G, Demir AU, Aksu M, Ardic S, Firat H, Itil O, Ozgen F, Yılmaz H, Karadeniz D. Prevalence ofInsomnia and its Clinical Correlates in a General Population in Turkey. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2015; 69(9) : 543–552,2014 Nov 11. doi: 10.1111/pcn.12252. [Epub ahead of print]
44. Çakmur H, Ardıç S.Investigation of obesity and depression in a sample of Turkish elderly adults.
Turkish Journal of Geriatrics 2015;18(2):115-122
46. Karatas G, Bal A, Yuceege M, Yalcin E, Firat H, Dulgeroglu D, Karataş F, Sahin S, Cakci A, Ardic S.The evaluation of sleep quality and response to anti-tumor necrosis factor α therapy in rheumatoidarthritis patients.
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47. Çakmur H, Ardıç S. Prevalence of sleep-related breathing disorders among school children in Kars Turkey .Sleep Biol. Rhythms DOI 10.1007/s41105-017-0088-8
45. Demir AU, Ardic S, Firat H, Karadeniz D,Aksu M,Ucar ZZ, Sevim S, Ozgen F, Yılmaz H, İtil O, Peker Y,Aygul F, Kiran S, Cepni Z, Akozer M and for the TAPES Investigation Committee. Prevalence of sleep disorders in the Turkish adult population epidemiology of sleep study. Sleep Biol Rhythms.2015;13(4): 298–308. Article first published online: 9 APR 2015 | DOI: 10.1111/sbr.12118
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48. Mutlu M, Vuralkan E, Akin I, Firat H, Ardic S, Akaydin S, Miser E. Alteration of serum levels of inflammatory cytokines and polysomnographic indices after uvulopalatal flap surgery in obstructive sleep apnea. Ear Nose Throat J. 2017 Feb;96(2):65-68.
49. Karataş G, Bal A, Yüceege M, Firat H, Gurçay E, Ardıç S, Çakçı A.Evaluation of Sleep Quality inPatients with Ankylosing Spondylitis and Efficacy of Anti TNF-α Therapy on Sleep Problems; A Polisomnographic Study. International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases . DOI:10.1111/1756- 185X.13102