Publications (International & National)
Dr vats is an expert commentator/ Co-editor for the Middle East Chapter of American Thoracic Society research articles, published every month on website asthma.com
Dr Vats has been extensively trained in the Interventional pulmonology from most prestigious university hospitals from Germany (Thorax-clini, Heidelberg, Ruhrland clinic, university of medicine, Essen), Ancona hospital, Italy and Government hospital in Greece, under the guidance of Pioneer Professors of Interventional Pulmonology in Europe (Dr Prof Felix Herth, Dr Prof Eberhardt R, Dr Prof Kaid Darwisch, Dr Schumann, Prof. S Gaspirini ) and has been selected for the prestigious American company Trialect Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchoscopy to be done from Italy.
Apart from this, Dr Vats is a Teaching Faculty for Dubai medical college -for teaching undergraduate students and co-director of the ARAB board fellowship program in Respiratory medicine in Rashid hospital. Dr Vats is consistently involved in the research and academic activities in Rashid hospital & Dubai hospital, Dubai Health authority,UAE and Dubai medical college REFERENCE, Dubai and writing newspapers, health magazine article, Radio talks REFERENCE for patient education.
Member of Editorial Board of International Journals
• Editor: American Thoracic Society Journals
• Expert Commentator for ATS articles on COPD ASTHMA
• Asso. Editor for Malaysian Interventional Pulmonology Journal
• Asso. Editor for Asia Pacific Pediatric Interventional Pulmonology Journal
• J of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (JOBIP), (USA)
• Journal of Thoracic disease,
• J. of Sleep Disorders and therapy (USA)
• J. of Lung, pulmonary and Respiratory Research (USA)
• J. of Indian society of critical care medicine
• J. of Vasc. Med. and Surgery (USA)
• Current medical trends (Indian journal)
• J. of Current Respiratory research
Original Research Article
1. Mahboub BH1, Vats M et al. Real-life management of outpatients with community-acquired pneumonia in the Gulf region and comparison with IDSA/ATS 2007 practice guidelines: A multicenter, prospective, observational study, Canadian Respiratory Journal, 2018 (under consideration)
2. Mahboub B, Vats M. et al. Joint Statement of GCC and MENA region Respiratory societies on Guidelines on Diagnosis, Management and prevention of COPD in MENA region, International J. of COPD, sept 2017
3. Mahboub B, Vats M. et al. Analytical Determinants of Nicotine and Tar levels in Various Dokha and Shisha Products, and Related Health Implications, University of Sharjah Funded study, Oxford J, Nicotine and tobacco research (under consideration),
4. Concentration of Heavy Metals in different Dokha Tobacco products and related health implications, University of Sharjah Funded study, Oxford J, Nicotine and tobacco research (under consideration),
5. M.G. Vats, BH Mahboub, H Al Hariri. Obesity and Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Middle East and UAE, Canadian Respiratory Journal Volume 2016 (2016) ,http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9673054
6. Amar M , Vats M .Effect of Fetal Fibronectin Test on Reducing Health Resources for Women with pre term labour; Latifa Hospital Experience; Tertiary Hospital in UAE. (Under Submission)
7. Fatma Zubaydi Vats M et al ,An Android MOBILE PHONE BASED PLATFORM FOR MONITORING ASTHMA AND COPD
8. Zaabi AA, Mahboub B, Vats M, et al. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Middle East and UAE: An Unrecognized Underestimated Epidemic. J Lung Pulm Respir Res 2016, 3(4): 00089
9. Vats M, Mehta Y et al. Prevention of post-operative atelectasis in post CABG patients with low Ejection fraction: Study of efficacy of BIPAP. . J Lung Pulm Respir Res 2017.
10. Ishma A, Beyla Z, Vats M. Retrospective review of antidiabetic regime in geriatric Emirati patients. J of Metabolic Synd. 6(2),. ISSN 2167-0943, 2017
11. Selfie Syndrome (Editorial) : An Infectious gift of IT to health care, J Lung Pulm Respir Res, 2(4): 00048 (USA) 2015
12. Vats M. Gulf War Syndrome: Obesity and OSA in GCC., J of Sleep disorder and therapy, 2014 , http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2167-0277.1000S1-e101
13. Mahboub B, Alhariri H, Vats M: Sleep breathing disorders in female population of Dubai, UAE* Vol.5, No.12, 2091-2096 (2013) Health.
14. Editor in chief for Special issue from J of Sleep disorder and therapy – development in last decade. (under preparation, likely to publish by sept. 2017)
15. Mehta Y, Vats M. Anesthesia recommendations for patients suffering from Anti-Phospholipid Antibody Syndrome, 2014, www.orphananesthesia.eu
16. Mahboub B, S Afshan, Vats M: Respiratory diseases burden in the UAE, Hamdan Medical Journal 2013; 6:227–232
17. Bassam M, Vats M. Environmental exposure and non-adherence with medicines directly correlates with exacerbations and hospitalization for asthma: A population based survey from UAE. Pulmonology, ISRN, 2012.
18. Mahboub B, Shahid A, Alhariri H, Vats M: Prevalence of symptoms and risk of sleep apnea in Dubai, UAE, International Journal of General Medicine 2013:6 109–114
19. Mehta Y, Vats M. Incidence & Management of Diaphragmatic Palsy after Cardiac Surgery. Ind J. Of Crit. Care Med. Sept 2008.
20. Mehta Y, Kumar S, Vats M. An Observational Study to Know the Association of Leukocytosis and Fever in Post Cardiac Surgical Patients. Indian Heart J 2007; 59(4): 316–322
21. Mehta Y, Kumar S, Vats M. Safety and Efficacy of Aspirin in Immediate Post Cardiac Surgery Patients. Indian Heart Journal (In Press).
22. Mehta Y, Vats M: Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in COPD patients undergoing elective Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Ann of card. Anesth vol 13:3, 223-230, Sep- Dec 2010.
23. Mehta Y, Sharma M. Vats M: Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in Morbidly Obese patients undergoing elective Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass
Grafting. Ann of cardiac Anesth vol 13:1, 28-33, Jan-Apr 2010 24. Vats M, Gupta RC et al. Do Oxygen Supplementation Required During Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy. Chest 2004,126, Vol. 4,328.
25. Vats M, Gupta RC et al. Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Children Under 8 Years of Age in Contact with Adult Cases of Tuberculosis. Chest 2004, 16, Vol.4, 778.
26. Vats M, Gupta RC et al. Prevalence of Renal Amyloidosis in Patients of Pulmonary TB. Chest, Nov 2002 (Supp).
27. Vats M, Gupta RC, Gupta ML et al. Geriatric Tuberculosis: An Indian Teaching Hospital Experience. Chest, Oct. 2003, 124 (4-supp), 210.
28. Vats M, Gupta RC et al. Defaults under Revised National TB Control Program: A Prospective Analysis of 300 Patients on DOTS: Chest, Oct. 2003, 124 (4-supp), 212.
29. Vats M, Gupta RC et al. ADA Assay in Pleural Fluid: A Diagnostic Tool in Tuberculous Pleural Effusion. Chest, Oct. 2003, 124 (4-supp), 215.
30. Gupta RC, Vats M et al. Tuberculous Cold Abscess of the Chest Wall and Lower Neck: Review of 40 Cases: A Three Year Prospective Study. Chest, Oct. 2003, 124 (4-supp), 209.
31. Gupta RC, Vats M et al. Mortality Pattern among Pulmonary TB Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Chest, Oct. 2003, 124 (4-supp), 211.
32. Gupta RC, Vats M et al. Steroid Pulse Therapy in Silicosis. Chest, Oct. 2003, 124 (4-supp), 215.
33. Gupta RC, Vats M et al. Nutritional Status of Young Pulmonary TB Patients at Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital. Chest, Oct. 2003, 124 (4-supp), 209.
34. Vats M, Dadhich P. Magnesium Sulphate Nebulization in Acute Severe Asthma. Chest, Oct. 2003, 124 (4-supp), 107.
Review Articles
35. Bassam M, Vats M. Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction: Proceedings of the 4th Asian Pacific Congress on Bronchology, Science MED. Vol 3. No.2, 2012, pg 155-162.
36. Vats M, Bassam M. Bronchoscopic Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy: Proceedings of the 4th Asian Pacific Congress on Bronchology. Science MED. Vol 3. No.2, 2012, pg 163-170
37. Shiraz SA, Mahboub BH, Vats M. Respiratory Diseases Burden in UAE, Hamdan Medical jounal, 2013; 6:227–232 (http://dx.doi.org/10.7707/hmj.v6i2.251))
38. Vats M. Another Gulf War Syndrome: Obesity and OSA in GCC. Arab Health Magazine, Arab Health,2016.
39. Mehta Y, Vats M, Rawat R et al:
40. Mehta Y, Vats M. Restricted entry of visitors in ICU- Pros & Cons. Bi monthly News letter of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. July 2008.
41. Waness AK, El-Sameed YA, Bassam M, M Noshi, Mehta Atul, Vats M. Respiratory Disorders in the Middle-East: 2010 Review. Respirology , 2011, 16, 755–766
42. Kumar S, Vats M. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). VII Asian Cardiac Nursing Conference 2007, N. Delhi.
43. Vats M, Mehta Y. Developments in Post Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care-Review Article. Ind. Heart J. (In Press)
44. Vats M Et al. Review article- Establishment of Intensive Respiratory Care Unit (IRCU) –Indian Context. Curr. Med. Trends.
45. Mehta Y, Vats M. Review Article– “Prevention of Severe Sepsis and Acute Lung Injury in ICU.” Conference Proceedings. Pune 2006
46. Mehta Y, Vats M. Review Article– “Management of Hypertensive Emergencies in ICU” Conference Proceedings, Bhopal. 2007
47. Mehta Y, Vats M. Review article- “Percutaneous Tracheostomy –An Intensivist’s Art”. JK Medical Sciences.Vol.7. No.4, Oct-Dec.2005.
48. Mehta Y. Vats M. Lactic Acidosis in Critically Ill Patients. Critical care Conference Proceedings. Patna.
49. Mehta Y. Vats M. Lactic Acidosis in Critically Ill Patients. J. Of Scientific Research, 2010
Case Reports
50. Faiz farooki, M Vats et al : Spinal Epidural Abcess Case report, International J Of Current Advanced Research.vol 6 (9), 2529-2513, 2017
51. Asadullah N, Vats M. Adrenal Cortical Tumor with Rare Presentation of Psychosis. J Lung Pulm Respir Res 2016, 3(4): 00088
52. Mehta Y, Vats M. Pulmonary Thrombectomy & Right Atrial Clot removal in patient of Anti Phospholipid Antibody syndrome. Ann of cardiac Anesth vol 13:1, 39-43, Jan-Apr 2010.
53. Mehta Y, Vats M. Activated Protein Kinase–C in Post Cardiac Surgery Severe Sepsis with Multi Organ Failure-A Case Series of 4 Patients. J. Cardiovas. Thorac. Anesth. (In Press)
54. Wasir H, Vats M. Cardiac Herniation Following ASD Repair –A Case Report. Ind. Heart J. Dec.2006.
55. Vats M, Gupta ML et al. Fresh Case of PTB Presenting as Generalised Surgical Emphysema without Pneumothorax or Pneumomediastinum – A Case Report. JK Medical Sciences.Oct-Dec.2007
56. Vats M, Mehta Y, Kumar S. Subcutaneous Calcified Nodule Mimicking as Hilar Lymphadenopathy. Curr.Med.Trends. (In Press).
57. Vats M, Gupta RC et al. Oesinophilic Pleural Effusion due to Artimisnin – A Case Report. Chest 2005, Vol.128/4; 447
58. Vats M, Gupta RC et al. Vinorelbine Induced Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis –A Rare Case Report. Chest 2005, Vol.128/4; 457.
59. Vats M, Gupta ML et al. Bronchoscopic Closure of Broncho-Pleural Fistula. Chest 2004,126, Vol 4, 708.
60. Gupta RC, Vats M et al. Primary Tuberculosis of Middle Ear. The Antiseptic 2002, 99 (7), 254.
61. Accidental Sternotomy: A Rare Case Report, Ind. Heart journal (In Press).
62. Ibrahim A, Vats D, Alhouli E, Vats M, Desai M. Rosai-Dorfman disease presenting as Isolated subglottic Mass- An Extremely rare presentation. J Lung Pulm Respir Res 2016, 3(4).
63. Principles and steps of developing Robotic Assisted Lobectomy (submitted and under consideration World J. Of Surgery).
64. Robotic Assisted Thoracic surgery-diaphragmatic plication: A new Technique for a old problem (submitted and under consideration World J. Of Surgery)
65. Cheufou, Pulvers, Vats M et al .Lymph node involvement and the surgical treatment of thymic carcinoma, (submitted and under consideration World J. Of Surgery)
News Papers Articles
1. Endo-Bronchial Ultrasound: An Emerging Noninvasive Modality For Diagnosing Mediastinal Pathology, Arab Health Magazine
2. More Sleep Services Needed to treat Sleep Apnea, expert says: The National.ae http://www.thenational.ae/uae/health/more-services-needed-in-uae-to-treat-sleep-apnoea-experts-say
3. Tips for healthy Sleep. Khaleej Times.
4. Snoring: Not a Sound but Medical Alarm. Khaleej Times
5. Air conditioner & its effect on Health. Gulf News
6. Recent Diagnostic test for TB. Zwaya news paper
Contributed Chapters in Books
1. Mehta Y, Vats M: Evidence based guidelines for admission in intensive respiratory care unit (IRCU)-Indian Context. In Respiratory and Critical Care. Ed V K Arora. Ist Ed. 2006, Pg 104-123. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers.
2. Mehta Y, Vats M: Critical Care in Respiratory Failure. In Manual on Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine. Ed V K Arora. Ist Ed. 2009. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers.
3. Steroids in Asthma: Friend or Foe. In “Corticosteroids” from InTech publishers, Germany.
- a. Tuberculosis in Elderly
- b. Tuberculosis and Malignancy
- c. Tuberculosis in Chronic Renal Failure
Editor of Books
3. Vats Mayank: “Sleep Apnea”- Recent updates. INTECH Publishers, Europe, 2017
4. Vats M: Non-invasive ventilation: Practice, Principles and updates INTECH Publishers (Under Preparation)
5. Updates in Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchoscopy, INTECH Publishers (Under Preparation)
6. Vats M: Step by Step Guide to Bronchoscopy in Adults: by Jaypee Publishers, India (Under Preparation)
Guest Lectures
1. Asthma and COPD – Real Life Challenges, REACH SUMMIT, Istanbul Turkey 2-5 March , 2018
2. Train the Trainer Session, REACH SUMMIT, Istanbul Turkey 2-5 March, 2018
3. E-cigarettes and alternative modalities of smoking, ARE THEY SAFE, Rashid hospital Auditorium, DHA, 3 April 2018
4. Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Elderly populations. Arab Health, International conference on medicine, respiratory and sleep medicine 2018
5. Approach to Management of Severe Asthma: International Conference on Internal Medicine, Abu Dhabi, Nov 2-5, 2015.
6. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea—Another Gulf War syndrome: 1st Sleep Symposium, Ministry of Health, Sharjah, Oct 2015.
7. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea— Dubai Standards of Care, Dubai, Dec 18, 2015,
8. “What’s New in Diagnosis and management of TB?” Arab Health, International conference on medicine, respiratory and sleep medicine.2015
9. “Recent advances in Diagnosis and management of TB” Arab Health, International conference on medicine, respiratory and sleep medicine.2014.
10. “Diagnosis and management of TB” Arab Health, International conference on medicine, respiratory and sleep medicine.2014
11. “Immunotherapy in Asthma” CME on Asthma, Sharjah (UAE), Apr. 2012
12. “Therapeutic Interventions in Bronchoscopy & Sleep Medicine” in Medical CME on Therapeutic Interventions in Medicine, Sharjah , Apr.2012
13. “Diagnosis & Management of Asthma in Pregnancy”, CME, Saqr hospital, Ras Al Kheimah, (UAE), Feb. 2012
14. “Optimizing Asthma Management”, CME, Al Qassimi hospital, Sharjah, (UAE), Feb. 2012
15. “Control of TB transmission in ER, Rashid hospital, DHA auditorium,2011
16. “Bronchoscopic Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheotomy” 4th Asia Pacific Bronchology Conference, Jaipur, India, 2011.
17. “Diagnosis & Management of Asthma”, CME, Zulekha hospital, Dubai (UAE), Jan. 2011.
18. “Diagnosis & Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)”, Multi-speciality CME, Sharjah(UAE), Dec 2010,
19. “Sleep Apnoea” in Internal Medicine CME held at Sharjah (UAE), Sept. 2010
20. Radio talk on “Sleep Apnoea” in HUM FM channel & 101.6 radio channel
21. Radio talk on Respiratory Dis & Sleep Apnoea in SUNO FM 102.4 channel
22. “Pulmonary Function Tests” in CME held on World Asthma Day at Sharjah (UAE)
23. “Bronchial Asthma” At Sharjah (UAE), May 2010
24. “Overview of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)” at National Conference of Anesthesia, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
25. Establishment of Intensive Respiratory Care Unit at Medical College Level at North Zone India Conference Of Respiratory Medicine Held at Ajmer, 2006.
26. Respiratory Failure: Etiologies, Management and Rehabilitation North Zone India Conference of Respiratory Medicine, RAJCON 2006, Ajmer.
27. Non-Invasive Ventilation, in National Update on Respiratory Medicine 2005, at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal.
28. Suggestions to Improve Compliance for Defaulters in DOTS under RNTCP at CME held at JLN Medical College, Ajmer.
Teaching Experience
1. Currently Teaching Medical students of Dubai Medical College for Girls, Dubai, UAE
2. Associate Professor of Dubai Medical College for Girls, Dubai, UAE
3. Co-Director, Arab Board Fellowship Program in Respiratory Medicine (For Specialist doctors in training), Rashid Hospital, Dubai, UAE
4. Adjunct Professor of Mohammed Bin Rashid University, DHCC, Dubai, UAE
5. As a postgraduate trainee for 3 years, my training involved giving lectures and tutorials to the medical students who were posted in the Department of respiratory diseases.
6. I have strong inclination towards ethical clinical research and I am presently actively involved in the same.
7. As a consultant, in my previous hospitals, I regularly delivered lectures/ tutorials/ seminars & ward & ICU rounds discussion on Pulmonary, critical care & sleep medicine, CPR (BLS & ACLS) to Medical (DNB/M.D) /Nursing students on biweekly basis for updating the knowledge of students and maintaining their competitive skills.
8. Monthly mortality and morbidity meetings are conducted in our department which also includes discussion on some interesting cases.
9. Always Took Keen Interest in Seminars / CME / Journal Club Meetings/Research Work in the Department.
10. Participated in Various State/National Conferences and Presented Scientific Papers at These Occasions.
Workshops Attended
1. Interventional Pulmonology, Gulf Thoracic conference, Dubai,March 2017
2. Primary Trauma Course organized by Apollo hospital under aegis of PTC foundation (UK)
3. BLS & ACLS Provider course held at Dubai, June 2010
4. BLS & ACLS Provider course held at New Delhi Oct. 2007.
7. ACBICON 2003, Jaipur: Workshop on Frontiers in Molecular Medicine
Conferences Attended
1. Emirates Critical Care Conference, Dubai, 2018
2. Gulf Thoracic conference, Dubai, March 2018
3. Arab Health, 2018 (Delivered guest lecture)
4. Emirates Critical Care Conference, Dubai, 2017
5. Gulf Thoracic conference, Dubai, March 2017
6. Emirates Critical Care Conference, Dubai, 2016
7. Gulf Thoracic conference, Dubai, March 2016
8. ERS conference, Amsterdam, 2015
9. Emirates Critical Care Conference, Dubai, 2015
10. Gulf Thoracic conference, Dubai, March 2015
11. Arab Health, 2015 (Delivered guest lecture)
12. International Recruitment Conference, abu dhabi, 2015 (guest lecture)
13. Arab Health, 2014 (Delivered guest lecture)
14. Gulf Thoracic conference, Dubai, March, 2014
15. European Respiratory society, Vienna, Austria, Sept. 2014
16. Ist European Congress on Interventional Pulmonology & Bronchology, Marsielle, France, March 2011.
17. 2nd Gulf Thoracic conference, Dubai, March, 2011
18. Emirates Critical Care Conference, Dubai, Apr 25-27, 2010
19. European Respiratory society, Vienna, Austria, Sept. 2009
20. International Conference of European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM), Berlin, Germany Oct. 2007.
21. National Conference of Anaesthesia, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
22. CRITICARE 2009, National Conference of ISCCM, Agra, India
23. Delhi Critical Care Conference, Sept. 2008, New Delhi.
24. Delhi Critical Care Conference, Sept. 2007, New Delhi.
25. BRONCHOCON 2005. National conference of Bronchology- N.Delhi