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Ana P. Ortiz

TitlePhD
Faculty RankAssociate Professor
InstitutionUniversity of Puerto Rico
DepartmentSchool of Public Health
AddressUPR-Medical Sciences Campus, School of Public Heatlh
Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
San Juan PR 936
Phone7877582525 ext. 1471
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    Academic Position
    Dr. Ortiz is an Associated Professor at the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology of the Graduate School of Public Health, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus. She joined the institution in August 2004. On June 2007, she was appointed as investigator of the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program, University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center.

    Education
    Dr. Ortiz completed an MPH and a PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is currently also a post-doctoral fellow in Computational
    Genomic Epidemiology of Cancer at Case-Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

    Area of Research
    Cancer epidemiology.

    Research Experience
    Epidemiologic studies in various areas including: women’s health; breast cancer; HPV and related malignancies; metabolic syndrome, and colorectal cancer.

    Research Funding
    Dr. Ortiz has received research funds from the National Institutes of Health through the NCRR-RCMI program and the RCMI-Clinical Research Center. She is also an investigator of an NCI funded U-54 partnership grant between the University of Puerto Rico and the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Ortiz has also received several educational and non-restricted grants from the pharmaceutical industry.

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    1. Ramos-Cartagena JM, Keller K, Guiot HM, Mu?oz C, Col?n-L?pez V, Deshmukh AA, Su?rez EL, Tirado-G?mez M, Ortiz AP. Evaluating the performance of anal cytology and high-risk HPV genotyping for detecting anal HSIL in a clinic-based sample of people living with and without HIV in Puerto Rico. Cancer Cytopathol. 2023 10; 131(10):655-664. PMID: 37358055.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    2. Ortiz AP, Acosta-Pag?n KT, Oramas-Sep?lveda C, Casta?eda-Avila MA, Vilanova-Cuevas B, Ramos-Cartagena JM, Vivaldi JA, P?rez-Santiago J, P?rez CM, Godoy-Vitorino F. Oral microbiota and periodontitis severity among Hispanic adults. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2022; 12:965159. PMID: 36452304.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    3. Col?n-L?pez V, Hull PC, D?az-Miranda OL, Machin M, Vega-Jimenez I, Medina-Laabes DT, Soto-Abreu R, Fernandez M, Ortiz AP, Su?rez-P?rez EL. Human papillomavirus vaccine initiation and up-to-date vaccine coverage for adolescents after the implementation of school-entry policy in Puerto Rico. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2022; 2(11):e0000782. PMID: 36962595.
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    4. Soto-Salgado M, Su?rez E, Viera-Rojas TD, Pericchi LR, Ramos-Cartagena JM, Deshmukh AA, Tirado-G?mez M, Ortiz AP. Development of a multivariable prediction model for anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions in persons living with HIV in Puerto Rico: a cross-sectional study. Lancet Reg Health Am. 2023 Jan; 17. PMID: 36742079.
      Citations:    
    5. Col?n-L?pez V, D?az-Miranda OL, Medina-Laabes DT, Soto-Abreu R, Vega-Jimenez I, Ortiz AP, Su?rez EL. Effect of Hurricane Maria on HPV, Tdap, and meningococcal conjugate vaccination rates in Puerto Rico, 2015-2019. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2021 12 02; 17(12):5623-5627. PMID: 34856874.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:HumansCellsPHPublic Health
    6. Col?n-L?pez V, Medina-Laabes DT, Abreu RS, D?az Miranda OL, Ortiz AP, Fern?ndez ME, Hull PC. Understanding parents' views toward the newly enacted HPV vaccine school entry policy in Puerto Rico: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health. 2021 10 25; 21(1):1938. PMID: 34696745.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    7. Ortiz AP, Gierbolini-Berm?dez A, Ramos-Cartagena JM, Col?n-L?pez V, Sonawane K, Deshmukh AA, Ortiz-Ortiz KJ. Cervical Cancer Screening Among Medicaid Patients During Natural Disasters and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Puerto Rico, 2016 to 2020. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 10 01; 4(10):e2128806. PMID: 34652451.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:HumansCellsPHPublic Health
    8. Col?n-L?pez V, Ayala-Mar?n A, V?lez-Alamo C, Soto-Salgado M, Medina-Cort?s L, Acevedo-Fontanez AI, Ortiz AP, Fern?ndez-Espada N, S?nchez-Aracil M, Salgado-Cruz O. ?Habla de VPH! An Educational Activity for College Students in Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2021 Sep; 40(3):142-146. PMID: 34792928.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    9. Col?n-L?pez V, Soto-Abreu R, Medina-Laabes DT, D?az-Miranda OL, Ortiz AP, Su?rez EL, Hull PC. Implementation of the human papillomavirus school-entry requirement in Puerto Rico: barriers and facilitators using the consolidated framework for implementation research. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2021 11 02; 17(11):4423-4432. PMID: 34369857.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    10. Col?n-L?pez V, V?zquez-Otero C, Rivera-Figueroa V, Arroyo-Morales GO, Medina-Laabes DT, Soto-Abreu R, D?az-Miranda OL, Rivera ?, Cardona I, Ortiz AP, Hull PC. HPV Vaccine School Entry Requirement in Puerto Rico: Historical Context, Challenges, and Opportunities. Prev Chronic Dis. 2021 08 05; 18:E77. PMID: 34351844.
      Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    11. Col?n-L?pez V, Rivera-Figueroa V, Arroyo-Morales GO, Medina-Laabes DT, Soto-Abreu R, Rivera-Encarnaci?n M, D?az-Miranda OL, Ortiz AP, Wells KB, V?zquez-Otero C, Hull PC. Content analysis of digital media coverage of the human papillomavirus vaccine school-entry requirement policy in Puerto Rico. BMC Public Health. 2021 07 01; 21(1):1286. PMID: 34210308.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    12. Ortiz AP, Soto-Salgado M, Calo WA, Hull P, Fern?ndez ME, Colon-L?pez V, Tortolero-Luna G. Elimination of cervical cancer in U.S. Hispanic populations: Puerto Rico as a case study. Prev Med. 2021 03; 144:106336. PMID: 33678233.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    13. Ortiz AP, Ortiz-Ortiz KJ, Col?n-L?pez V, Tortolero-Luna G, Torres-Cintr?n CR, Wu CF, Deshmukh AA. Incidence of Cervical Cancer in Puerto Rico, 2001-2017. JAMA Oncol. 2021 03 01; 7(3):456-458. PMID: 33443548.
      Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    14. Ortiz-Ortiz KJ, Ramos-Cartagena JM, Deshmukh AA, Torres-Cintr?n CR, Col?n-L?pez V, Ortiz AP. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anus Incidence, Mortality, and Survival Among the General Population and Persons Living With HIV in Puerto Rico, 2000-2016. JCO Glob Oncol. 2021 01; 7:133-143. PMID: 33493020.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    15. Ortiz AP, Calo WA, Mendez-Lazaro P, Garc?a-Camacho S, Mercado-Casillas A, Cabrera-M?rquez J, Tortolero-Luna G. Strengthening Resilience and Adaptive Capacity to Disasters in Cancer Control Plans: Lessons Learned from Puerto Rico. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2020 07; 29(7):1290-1293. PMID: 32317299.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    16. Casta?eda-Avila MA, Su?rez-P?rez E, Bernabe-Dones R, Unger ER, Panicker G, Ortiz AP. Chlamydia Trachomatis and Human Papillomavirus Serostatus in Puerto Rican Women. P R Health Sci J. 2020 03; 39(1):28-33. PMID: 32383564.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    17. P?rez CM, Gonz?lez-Barrios D, Ramos-Cartagena JM, Ortiz AP. Association of Body Mass Index With Adherence to Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendations in Hispanic Women. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2020 Jan; 24(1):14-20. PMID: 31860570.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    18. Ramos-Cartagena JM, P?rez CM, Guiot HM, Amaya-Ardilla CP, Tirado-G?mez M, Ortiz AP. Assessment of Anal Cancer Screening Tools in Detecting High-Grade Anal Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions in Women. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2020 Jan; 24(1):75-81. PMID: 31860580.
      Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    19. Casta?eda-Avila M, P?rez CM, Vivaldi J, D?az-Toro EC, Centeno H, Ortiz AP. Sex Differences in Risk Factors for Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer among Puerto Rican Adults. J Health Dispar Res Pract. 2020; 13(2). PMID: 34367737.
      Citations:    
    20. Ortiz AP, Machin M, Soto-Salgado M, Centeno-Girona H, Rivera-Collazo D, Gonz?lez D, Chen MS, Col?n-L?pez V. Effect of an Educational Video to Increase Calls and Screening into an Anal Cancer Clinical Trial Among HIV+ Hispanics in PR: Results from a Randomized Controlled Behavioral Trial. AIDS Behav. 2019 May; 23(5):1135-1146. PMID: 30467711.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    21. Ortiz AP, Ramos-Cartagena JM, Garc?a-Camacho SI, Andriankaja OM, P?rez CM. Is Human Papilloma Virus Infection Linked to Periodontitis? A Narrative Review. Curr Oral Health Rep. 2019 Mar; 6(1):22-30. PMID: 33680712.
      Citations:    
    22. Ortiz AP, Engels EA, Nogueras-Gonz?lez GM, Col?n-L?pez V, Soto-Salgado M, Vargas A, Machin M, Shiels MS. Disparities in human papillomavirus-related cancer incidence and survival among human immunodeficiency virus-infected Hispanics living in the United States. Cancer. 2018 12 01; 124(23):4520-4528. PMID: 30345506.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    23. Medina-Laabes DT, Suarez-Perez EL, Guiot HM, Mu?oz C, Col?n-L?pez V, Tirado-G?mez M, Ortiz AP. Human Papillomavirus Correlates With Histologic Anal High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions in Hispanics With HIV. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2018 Oct; 22(4):320-325. PMID: 29975333.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    24. Roura-Monllor J, Nieves-Mu?oz J, Ortiz AP, Romaguera J. HPV knowledge, vaccine knowledge, and vaccine acceptance in women with cervical cytology anomalies attending colposcopy clinics in Puerto Rico. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2018 Oct; 143(1):52-58. PMID: 29992564.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    25. Acevedo-Font?nez AI, Su?rez E, Torres Cintr?n CR, Ortiz AP. Risk of Anal Cancer in Women With a Human Papillomavirus-Related Gynecological Neoplasm: Puerto Rico 1987-2013. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2018 Jul; 22(3):225-230. PMID: 29649025.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    26. Ortiz AP, Gonz?lez D, Ramos J, Mu?oz C, Reyes JC, P?rez CM. Association of marijuana use with oral HPV infection and periodontitis among Hispanic adults: Implications for oral cancer prevention. J Periodontol. 2018 05; 89(5):540-548. PMID: 29520802.
      Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    27. Ortiz AP, Gonz?lez D, Vivaldi-Oliver J, Casta?eda M, Rivera V, D?az E, Centeno H, Mu?oz C, Palefsky J, Joshipura K, P?rez CM. Periodontitis and oral human papillomavirus infection among Hispanic adults. Papillomavirus Res. 2018 06; 5:128-133. PMID: 29555599.
      Citations: 14     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    28. Ortiz AP, Tortolero-Luna G, Romaguera J, P?rez CM, Gonz?lez D, Mu?oz C, Gonz?lez L, Marrero E, Su?rez E, Palefsky JM, Panicker G, Unger ER. Seroprevalence of HPV 6, 11, 16 and 18 and correlates of exposure in unvaccinated women aged 16-64 years in Puerto Rico. Papillomavirus Res. 2018 06; 5:109-113. PMID: 29555601.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:HumansCellsPHPublic Health
    29. P?rez-Caraballo AM, Suarez E, Unger ER, Palefsky JM, Panicker G, Ortiz AP. Seroprevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Type 6, 11, 16, 18, by Anatomic Site of HPV Infection, in Women Aged 16-64 Years living in the Metropolitan Area of San Juan, Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2018 03; 37(1):26-31. PMID: 29547681.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    30. Ortiz AP, Ortiz-Ortiz KJ, R?os M, Laborde J, Kulkarni A, Pillsbury M, Lauschke A, Monsanto HA, Marques-Goyco C. Modelling the effects of quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Puerto Rico. PLoS One. 2017; 12(11):e0184540. PMID: 29190725.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    31. Col?n-L?pez V, Shiels MS, Machin M, Ortiz AP, Strickler H, Castle PE, Pfeiffer RM, Engels EA. Anal Cancer Risk Among People With HIV Infection in the United States. J Clin Oncol. 2018 01 01; 36(1):68-75. PMID: 29140774.
      Citations: 78     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    32. Col?n-L?pez V, Gonz?lez-Barrios D, De Le?n SM, Girona-Lozada G, Machin M, Charneco E, Frias-Bel?n O, Rom?n L, Ortiz AP. Population-Based Study of Tobacco Use Among People Living With HIV in Puerto Rico. Subst Use Misuse. 2018 02 23; 53(3):420-425. PMID: 28850293.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    33. Ortiz AP, Tamayo V, Scorsone A, Soto-Salgado M, Febo I, Piovanetti P, Venegas-R?os HL, Yamamura Y, Zorrilla C. Prevalence and correlates of cervical HPV infection in a clinic-based sample of HIV-positive Hispanic women. Papillomavirus Res. 2017 12; 4:39-44. PMID: 29179868.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    34. Col?n-L?pez V, Ortiz AP, P?rez N, Acevedo E, Tamayo V, Zorrilla CD. Measuring Knowledge of Cancer Screening and Prevention Strategies in HIV Healthcare Professionals. P R Health Sci J. 2016 09; 35(3):147-53. PMID: 27623140.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    35. Soto-Salgado M, Col?n-L?pez V, Perez C, Mu?oz-Masso C, Marrero E, Su?rez E, Ortiz AP. Same-Sex Behavior and its Relationship with Sexual and Health-Related Practices Among a Population-Based Sample of Women in Puerto Rico: Implications for Cancer Prevention and Control. Int J Sex Health. 2016; 28(4):296-305. PMID: 28286595.
      Citations:    
    36. Ortiz-Ortiz KJ, R?os-Motta R, Mar?n-Centeno H, Cruz-Correa M, Ortiz AP. Factors associated with late stage at diagnosis among Puerto Rico's government health plan colorectal cancer patients: a cross-sectional study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2016 08 03; 16(a):344. PMID: 27488381.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    37. Ortiz-Ortiz KJ, R?os-Motta R, Mar?n-Centeno H, Cruz-Correa MR, Ortiz AP. Emergency Presentation and Short-Term Survival Among Patients With Colorectal Cancer Enrolled in the Government Health Plan of Puerto Rico. Health Serv Res Manag Epidemiol. 2016 Jan-Dec; 3:2333392816646670. PMID: 28462276.
      Citations:    
    38. Ortiz AP, Romaguera J, P?rez CM, Gonz?lez D, Mu?oz C, Gonz?lez L, Marrero E, Tortolero-Luna G, Su?rez E, Palefsky J. Prevalence, genotyping, and correlates of anogenital HPV infection in a population-based sample of women in Puerto Rico. Papillomavirus Res. 2016 12; 2:89-96. PMID: 29074191.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    39. Su?rez E, Gonz?lez L, P?rez-Mitchell C, Ortiz AP, Ram?rez-Sola M, Acosta J, Bernabe-Dones RD, Gonz?lez-Aquino C, Montes-Rodr?guez I, Cadilla CL. Pathway Analysis using Gene-expression Profiles of HPV-positive and HPV-negative Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients in a Hispanic Population: Methodological Procedures. P R Health Sci J. 2016 Mar; 35(1):3-8. PMID: 26932277.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    40. Reyes JC, S?nchez-D?az CT, Tortolero-Luna G, Col?n HM, Ortiz AP. Demographic and High-Risk Behaviors associated with HPV and HPV Vaccine Awareness among Persons Aged 15-74 Years in Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2015 Dec; 34(4):195-200. PMID: 26602578.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    41. Ortiz AP, Marrero E, Mu?oz C, P?rez CM, Tortolero-Luna G, Romaguera J, Rodr?guez N, Gonz?lez-Falero A, Palefsky J, Su?rez E. Methods in HPV Surveillance: Experiences from a Population-Based Study of HPV Infection among Women in the San Juan Metropolitan Area of Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2015 Sep; 34(3):117-27. PMID: 26356735.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:HumansCellsPHPublic Health
    42. Col?n-L?pez V, Ortiz AP, Del Toro-Mej?as L, Clatts M, Dur?n-Guzm?n G, P?rez N, DaCosta M, Palefsky J. Prevalence and Correlates of Penile HPV Infection in a Clinic-Based Sample of Hispanic Males. P R Health Sci J. 2015 Sep; 34(3):128-34. PMID: 26356736.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    43. P?rez CM, Soto-Salgado M, Su?rez E, Guzm?n M, Ortiz AP. High Prevalence of Diabetes and Prediabetes and Their Coexistence with Cardiovascular Risk Factors in a Hispanic Community. J Immigr Minor Health. 2015 Aug; 17(4):1002-9. PMID: 24781780.
      Citations: 17     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    44. Rivera-Acosta JE, Aponte M, Villamil I, Romaguera J, Ortiz AP, Torres EA. Human Papilloma Virus Awareness Among Hispanic Females with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2016 Mar; 3(1):55-62. PMID: 26896105.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    45. Gonz?lez D, Su?rez EL, Ortiz AP. Cervical Cancer Screening and Sexual Risky Behaviors among a Population of Hispanic Origin. Womens Health Issues. 2015 May-Jun; 25(3):254-61. PMID: 25840931.
      Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    46. Ortiz AP, Reyes JC, Palefsky J, Negr?n J, Da Costa M, V?zquez M, Rivera AI, Matos TD, Rios-Olivares E, Tortolero G. Oral human papillomavirus infection among drug users in Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2014 Dec; 33(4):190-6. PMID: 25563037.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    47. P?rez CM, Ortiz AP, Fuentes-Mattei E, Vel?zquez-Torres G, Santiago D, Giovannetti K, Bernabe R, Lee MH, Yeung SC. High prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors in Hispanic adolescents: correlations with adipocytokines and markers of inflammation. J Immigr Minor Health. 2014 Oct; 16(5):865-73. PMID: 23828626.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    48. Rodr?guez-Ayala G, Romaguera J, L?pez M, Ortiz AP. Ovarian cancer screening practices of obstetricians and gynecologists in puerto rico. Biomed Res Int. 2014; 2014:920915. PMID: 25371904.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    49. Colon-Lopez V, Ortiz AP, Soto-Salgado M, Torres-Cintr?n M, Perez N, Mercado-Acosta JJ, Guiot HM, Suarez E. Survival from anal cancer among Hispanics-Puerto Rico, 2000-2007. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2014 Jun; 45(2):234-8. PMID: 24699986.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    50. Ortiz AP, P?rez-Irizarry J, Soto-Salgado M, Su?rez E, P?rez N, Cruz M, Palefsky J, Tortolero-Luna G, Miranda S, Col?n-L?pez V. Human papillomavirus-related cancers among people living with AIDS in Puerto Rico. Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 May 15; 11:E80. PMID: 24831284.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    51. Ortiz-Ortiz KJ, Ram?rez-Garc?a R, Cruz-Correa M, R?os-Gonz?lez MY, Ortiz AP. Effects of type of health insurance coverage on colorectal cancer survival in Puerto Rico: a population-based study. PLoS One. 2014; 9(5):e96746. PMID: 24796444.
      Citations: 18     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    52. Ortiz AP, Ortiz-Ortiz KJ, Traverso-Ortiz M, R?os MY, Col?n-L?pez V, Palefsky JM. Anal cancer trends in Puerto Rico from 1985 to 2005: the potential impact of the AIDS epidemic. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2014 Apr; 28(4):165-7. PMID: 24660788.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    53. Colon-L?pez V, Qui?ones-Avila V, Del Toro-Mej?as LM, Reyes K, Rivera ME, Nieves K, S?nchez-Vazquez MM, Mart?nez-Ferrer M, Ortiz AP. Oral HPV infection in a clinic-based sample of Hispanic men. BMC Oral Health. 2014 Jan 24; 14:7. PMID: 24460642.
      Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    54. Col?n-L?pez V, Ortiz AP, Del Toro-Mej?as L, Clatts MC, Palefsky JM. Epidemiology of anal HPV infection in high-risk men attending a sexually transmitted infection clinic in Puerto Rico. PLoS One. 2014; 9(1):e83209. PMID: 24400071.
      Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    55. Col?n-L?pez V, Banerjee G, Gertz AM, Ortiz AP, Calo W, Finney-Rutten LJ, Col?n-Ramos U, Hesse BW, Tortolero G. Behavioral correlates of fruit and vegetable intake in Puerto Rico: results from the Health Information National Trends Survey. P R Health Sci J. 2013 Dec; 32(4):194-9. PMID: 24397217.
      Citations: 18     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    56. Su?rez E, Gonz?lez L, D?az-Toro EC, Calo WA, Berm?dez F, Ortiz AP. Incidence of oral cavity and pharyngeal cancers by anatomical sites in population-based registries in Puerto Rico and the United States of America. P R Health Sci J. 2013 Dec; 32(4):175-81. PMID: 24397214.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    57. Ortiz AP, Guiot HM, D?az-Miranda OL, Rom?n L, Palefsky J, Col?n-L?pez V. Recognizing and treating anal cancer: training medical students and physicians in Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2013 Dec; 32(4):209-12. PMID: 24397221.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    58. P?rez CM, S?nchez H, Ortiz AP. Prevalence of overweight and obesity and their cardiometabolic comorbidities in Hispanic adults living in Puerto Rico. J Community Health. 2013 Dec; 38(6):1140-6. PMID: 23846388.
      Citations: 20     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    59. Mendez K, Romaguera J, Ortiz AP, L?pez M, Steinau M, Unger ER. Urine-based human papillomavirus DNA testing as a screening tool for cervical cancer in high-risk women. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2014 Feb; 124(2):151-5. PMID: 24296266.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    60. Col?n-L?pez V, Ortiz AP, Soto-Salgado M, Torres-Cintr?n M, Mercado-Acosta JJ, Su?rez E. Anal cancer incidence and mortality in Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2013 Jun; 32(2):76-81. PMID: 23781623.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    61. Ortiz AP, Fr?as O, P?rez J, Cabanillas F, Mart?nez L, S?nchez C, Cap?-Ramos DE, Gonz?lez-Keelan C, Mora E, Su?rez E. Breast cancer molecular subtypes and survival in a hospital-based sample in Puerto Rico. Cancer Med. 2013 Jun; 2(3):343-50. PMID: 23930211.
      Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    62. Ortiz AP, Romaguera J, P?rez CM, Otero Y, Soto-Salgado M, M?ndez K, Valle Y, Da Costa M, Suarez E, Palefsky J, Tortolero-Luna G. Human papillomavirus infection in women in Puerto Rico: agreement between physician-collected and self-collected anogenital specimens. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2013 Apr; 17(2):210-7. PMID: 23422638.
      Citations: 15     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    63. Col?n-L?pez V, Ortiz AP, Banerjee G, Gertz AM, Garc?a H. HIV and syphilis infection among men attending a [corrected] sexually transmitted infection clinic in Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2013 Mar; 32(1):8-13. PMID: 23556260.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    64. M?ndez K, Romaguera J, P?rez CM, Soto-Salgado M, Tortolero-Luna G, Palefsky JM, Ortiz AP. Cervical human papillomavirus infection in a sample of Hispanic women living in Puerto Rico: comparison with cervical cytology reports. P R Health Sci J. 2013 Mar; 32(1):3-7. PMID: 23556259.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    65. Col?n-L?pez V, Ortiz AP, Del Toro-Mej?as LM, Garc?a H, Clatts MC, Palefsky J. Awareness and knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among high-risk men of Hispanic origin attending a sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic. BMC Infect Dis. 2012 Dec 12; 12:346. PMID: 23231727.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    66. Gonz?lez-Keelan C, Arce V, Ortiz AP, Torres EA, Lojo JJ. Increase in the number of IBD surgical resections at the Puerto Rico Medical Center: A brief report. P R Health Sci J. 2012 Dec; 31(4):223-6. PMID: 23844471.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    67. Col?n-L?pez V, Del Toro-Mej?as LM, Ortiz AP, Tortolero-Luna G, Palefsky JM. HPV awareness and willingness to HPV vaccination among high-risk men attending an STI clinic in Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2012 Dec; 31(4):227-31. PMID: 23844472.
      Citations: 10     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    68. Ortiz AP, Alejandro N, P?rez CM, Otero Y, Soto-Salgado M, Palefsky JM, Tortolero-Luna G, Romaguera J. Acceptability of cervical and anal HPV self-sampling in a sample of Hispanic women in Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2012 Dec; 31(4):205-12. PMID: 23844468.
      Citations: 17     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    69. Col?n-L?pez V, Ortiz AP, Soto-Salgado M, Torres-Cintr?n M, Pettaway CA, Puras-B?ez A, Mart?nez-Ferrer M, Su?rez E. Penile cancer disparities in Puerto Rican men as compared to the United States population. Int Braz J Urol. 2012 Nov-Dec; 38(6):728-38. PMID: 23302411.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    70. Gonz?lez L, Magno P, Ortiz AP, Ortiz-Ortiz K, Hess K, Nogueras-Gonz?lez GM, Su?rez E. Esophageal cancer incidence rates by histological type and overall: Puerto Rico versus the United States Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results population, 1992-2005. Cancer Epidemiol. 2013 Feb; 37(1):5-10. PMID: 23063415.
      Citations: 13     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    71. Soto-Salgado M, Su?rez E, Torres-Cintr?n M, Pettaway CA, Col?n V, Ortiz AP. Prostate cancer incidence and mortality among Puerto Ricans: an updated analysis comparing men in Puerto Rico with US racial/ethnic groups. P R Health Sci J. 2012 Sep; 31(3):107-13. PMID: 23038882.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    72. P?rez CM, Ortiz AP, Guzm?n M, Su?rez E. Distribution and correlates of the metabolic syndrome in adults living in the San Juan Metropolitan Area of Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2012 Sep; 31(3):114-22. PMID: 23038883.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    73. Ortiz AP, Col?n-L?pez V, Girona-Lozada G, Botello-Harbaum MT, Sheon N, Guiot HM, Rom?n-Torres L, D?az-Santana MV, Miranda-De LS, Palefsky JM. Report of the 2012 capacity building for HIV-HPV clinical trials recruitment among minority underserved populations of Hispanic origin in Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2012 Sep; 31(3):185-7. PMID: 23038895.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    74. Su?rez E, Gonz?lez L, Soto-Salgado M, Bayona M, Hess K, Ortiz AP, P?rez CM. Report of the 2011 University of Puerto Rico-MD Anderson Cancer Center conference entitled "Population-Based Studies in Hispanics: Methodological Issues in Cancer Research". P R Health Sci J. 2012 Mar; 31(1):39-41. PMID: 22432409.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    75. P?rez CM, Febo-V?zquez I, Guzm?n M, Ortiz AP, Su?rez E. Are adults diagnosed with diabetes achieving the American Diabetes Association clinical practice recommendations? P R Health Sci J. 2012 Mar; 31(1):18-23. PMID: 22432404.
      Citations: 13     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    76. Ortiz AP, Otero Y, Svensson K, Garc?a-Rodr?guez O, Garced S, Santiago E, Umpierre S, Figueroa N, Ortiz-Ortiz KJ. Racial and ethnic disparities in lifetime risk of corpus uterine cancer: a comparative study of Puerto Rico and the United States SEER population. Ethn Dis. 2012; 22(1):90-5. PMID: 22774315.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    77. Torres-Cintr?n M, Ortiz AP, Ortiz-Ortiz KJ, Figueroa-Vall?s NR, P?rez-Irizarry J, D?az-Medina G, De la Torre-Feliciano T, Su?rez-P?rez E. Using a socioeconomic position index to assess disparities in cancer incidence and mortality, Puerto Rico, 1995-2004. Prev Chronic Dis. 2012; 9:E15. PMID: 22172182.
      Citations: 21     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    78. Ortiz AP, Romero C, Disdier O, Santana E, Torres M, Torres EA, P?rez CM. Diabetes is associated with chronic liver disease and liver cancer in the adult population of Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2011 Sep; 30(3):132-4. PMID: 21932714.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    79. Ortiz AP, Thompson CL, Chak A, Berger NA, Li L. Insulin resistance, central obesity, and risk of colorectal adenomas. Cancer. 2012 Apr 01; 118(7):1774-81. PMID: 22009143.
      Citations: 19     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    80. Ortiz AP, L?pez M, Flores LT, Soto-Salgado M, Finney Rutten LJ, Serrano-Rodriguez RA, Hesse BW, Tortolero-Luna G. Awareness of direct-to-consumer genetic tests and use of genetic tests among Puerto Rican adults, 2009. Prev Chronic Dis. 2011 Sep; 8(5):A110. PMID: 21843413.
      Citations: 14     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    81. Soto-Salgado M, Su?rez E, Ortiz AP, Adrovet S, Marrero E, Mel?ndez M, Col?n HM, Albizu C, Del C Santos M, Torres E, P?rez CM. Knowledge of viral hepatitis among Puerto Rican adults: implications for prevention. J Community Health. 2011 Aug; 36(4):565-73. PMID: 21125319.
      Citations: 10     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    82. Ortiz AP, Soto-Salgado M, Su?rez E, del Carmen Santos-Ortiz M, Tortolero-Luna G, P?rez CM. Sexual behaviors among adults in Puerto Rico: a population-based study. J Sex Med. 2011 Sep; 8(9):2439-49. PMID: 21676177.
      Citations: 19     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    83. Nieves-Plaza M, Ortiz AP, Col?n M, Molina MJ, Castro-Santana LE, Rodr?guez VE, Mayor AM, Vil? LM. Outcome and predictors of kidney disease progression in Puerto Ricans with systemic lupus erythematosus initially presenting with mild renal involvement. J Clin Rheumatol. 2011 Jun; 17(4):179-84. PMID: 21617555.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    84. Col?n-L?pez V, Rodr?guez-D?az CE, Ortiz AP, Soto-Salgado M, Su?rez E, P?rez CM. HIV-related risk behaviors among a sample of men who have sex with men in Puerto Rico: an overview of substance use and sexual practices. P R Health Sci J. 2011 Jun; 30(2):65-8. PMID: 21682148.
      Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    85. Palacios C, P?rez CM, Guzm?n M, Ortiz AP, Ayala A, Su?rez E. Association between adiposity indices and cardiometabolic risk factors among adults living in Puerto Rico. Public Health Nutr. 2011 Oct; 14(10):1714-23. PMID: 21729484.
      Citations: 20     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    86. Palacios C, Lopez M, Ortiz AP, Correa MC. Association between calcium intake and colorectal neoplasia in Puerto Rican Hispanics. Arch Latinoam Nutr. 2010 Dec; 60(4):348-54. PMID: 21866684.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    87. Col?n-L?pez V, Ortiz AP, Palefsky J. Burden of human papillomavirus infection and related comorbidities in men: implications for research, disease prevention and health promotion among Hispanic men. P R Health Sci J. 2010 Sep; 29(3):232-40. PMID: 20799510.
      Citations: 32     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    88. Ortiz AP, Fr?as O, Gonz?lez-Keelan C, Su?rez E, Cap? D, P?rez J, Cabanillas F, Mora E. Clinicopathological factors associated to HER-2 status in a hospital-based sample of breast cancer patients in Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2010 Sep; 29(3):265-71. PMID: 20799514.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    89. Ortiz-Ortiz KJ, P?rez-Irizarry J, Mar?n-Centeno H, Ortiz AP, Torres-Berrios N, Torres-Cintr?n M, de la Torre-Feliciano T, Laborde-Rivera J, Calo WA, Figueroa-Vall?s NR. Productivity loss in Puerto Rico's labor market due to cancer mortality. P R Health Sci J. 2010 Sep; 29(3):241-9. PMID: 20799511.
      Citations: 16     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    90. Calo WA, Su?rez-Balseiro C, Su?rez E, Soto-Salgado M, Santiago-Rodr?guez EJ, Ortiz AP. Assessing the scientific research productivity of Puerto Rican cancer researchers: bibliometric analysis from the Science Citation Index. P R Health Sci J. 2010 Sep; 29(3):250-5. PMID: 20799512.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    
    91. Charneco E, Ortiz AP, Venegas-R?os HL, Romaguera J, Umpierre S. Clinic-based case-control study of the association between body mass index and endometrial cancer in Puerto Rican women. P R Health Sci J. 2010 Sep; 29(3):272-8. PMID: 20799515.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    92. Torres-Cintr?n M, Ortiz AP, P?rez-Irizarry J, Soto-Salgado M, Figueroa-Vall?s NR, De La Torre-Feliciano T, Ortiz-Ortiz KJ, Calo WA, Su?rez-P?rez E. Incidence and mortality of the leading cancer types in Puerto Rico: 1987-2004. P R Health Sci J. 2010 Sep; 29(3):317-29. PMID: 20799522.
      Citations: 18     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    93. Ortiz AP, Su?rez E, Beauchamp G, Romaguera J, Soto-Salgado M, P?rez CM. Correlates of the metabolic syndrome among a sample of women in the San Juan Metropolitan area of Puerto Rico. Metab Syndr Relat Disord. 2010 Jun; 8(3):235-42. PMID: 20156074.
      Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    94. Ortiz AP, Soto-Salgado M, Calo WA, Tortolero-Luna G, P?rez CM, Romero CJ, P?rez J, Figueroa-Vall?s N, Su?rez E. Incidence and mortality rates of selected infection-related cancers in Puerto Rico and in the United States. Infect Agent Cancer. 2010 May 14; 5:10. PMID: 20470399.
      Citations:    
    95. Ortiz AP, Hebl S, Serrano R, Fernandez ME, Su?rez E, Tortolero-Luna G. Factors associated with cervical cancer screening in Puerto Rico. Prev Chronic Dis. 2010 May; 7(3):A58. PMID: 20394697.
      Citations: 14     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    96. P?rez CM, Marrero E, Mel?ndez M, Adrovet S, Col?n H, Ortiz AP, Soto-Salgado M, Albizu C, Torres EA, Su?rez E. Seroepidemiology of viral hepatitis, HIV and herpes simplex type 2 in the household population aged 21-64 years in Puerto Rico. BMC Infect Dis. 2010 Mar 23; 10:76. PMID: 20331884.
      Citations: 26     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    97. P?rez CM, Marrero E, Mel?ndez M, Adrovet S, Col?n H, Albizu C, Torres EA, Ortiz AP, Su?rez E. Feasibility of collecting biologic specimens in population-based surveys: experiences from the epidemiology of hepatitis C in the household, adult population of Puerto Rico study. P R Health Sci J. 2010 Mar; 29(1):18-25. PMID: 20222329.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    98. Romaguera J, Ortiz AP, Roca FJ, Col?n G, Su?rez E. Factors associated with metabolic syndrome in a sample of women in Puerto Rico. Menopause. 2010 Mar; 17(2):388-92. PMID: 19884863.
      Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    99. Ortiz AP, P?rez J, Otero-Dom?nguez Y, Garc?a-Rodr?guez O, Garced-Tirado S, Escalera-Maldonado F, Gaud-Quintana S, Santiago-Rodr?guez E, Svensson K, Vergara-Arroyo JL, Ortiz K, Torres M, Tortolero-Luna G, Figueroa-Vall?s N. Endometrial cancer in Puerto Rico: incidence, mortality and survival (1992-2003). BMC Cancer. 2010 Feb 03; 10:31. PMID: 20128912.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    100. Tortolero-Luna G, Finney Rutten LJ, Hesse BW, Davis T, Kornfeld J, Sanchez M, Moser RP, Ortiz AP, Serrano-Rodriguez RA, Davis K. Health and cancer information seeking practices and preferences in Puerto Rico: creating an evidence base for cancer communication efforts. J Health Commun. 2010; 15 Suppl 3:30-45. PMID: 21154082.
      Citations: 17     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    101. L?pez M, Ortiz AP, Vargas R. Prevalence of urinary incontinence and its association with body mass index among women in Puerto Rico. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2009 Oct; 18(10):1607-14. PMID: 19788409.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    102. Avellanet YR, Ortiz AP, Pando JR, Romaguera J. Dyspareunia in Puerto Rican middle-aged women. Menopause. 2009 Jul-Aug; 16(4):742-7. PMID: 19188847.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    103. Soto-Salgado M, Su?rez E, Calo W, Cruz-Correa M, Figueroa-Vall?s NR, Ortiz AP. Incidence and mortality rates for colorectal cancer in Puerto Rico and among Hispanics, non-Hispanic whites, and non-Hispanic blacks in the United States, 1998-2002. Cancer. 2009 Jul 01; 115(13):3016-23. PMID: 19402167.
      Citations: 31     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    104. Romero Marrero C, Ortiz AP, P?rez CM, P?rez J, Torres EA. Survival of hepatocellular carcinoma in Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2009 Jun; 28(2):105-13. PMID: 19530551.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    105. Calo WA, Quintana R, Catoni I, Valle Y, Alvarez JJ, Col?n WM, Delgado MS, Estrella M, Gonz?lez AL, Kallis M, Marrero VM, Mel?ndez L, Miranda AI, Nieves K, Osorio L, Rodr?guez JM, Torres A, Su?rez E, Ortiz AP. Clinical conditions associated with environmental exposures: an epidemiologic study in two communities in Juana D?az, Puerto Rico. P R Health Sci J. 2009 Jun; 28(2):126-34. PMID: 19530554.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    106. Su?rez E, Calo WA, Hern?ndez EY, Diaz EC, Figueroa NR, Ortiz AP. Age-standardized incidence and mortality rates of oral and pharyngeal cancer in Puerto Rico and among Non-Hispanics Whites, Non-Hispanic Blacks, and Hispanics in the USA. BMC Cancer. 2009 Apr 28; 9:129. PMID: 19400958.
      Citations: 21     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    107. Ortiz AP, Calo WA, Su?rez-Balseiro C, Maura-Sardo M, Su?rez E. Bibliometric assessment of cancer research in Puerto Rico, 1903-2005. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2009 Apr; 25(4):353-61. PMID: 19531324.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    108. Ortiz AP, D?az-Toro EC, Calo WA, Correa-Fern?ndez V, Cases A, Santos-Ortiz MC, Mazas C, Mej?a L, Wetter DW. Characteristics of smokers accessing the Puerto Rico Quitline. P R Health Sci J. 2008 Sep; 27(3):213-9. PMID: 18782965.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    109. Avellanet YR, Ortiz AP, Pando JR, Romaguera J. Relationship between loss of libido and signs and symptoms of depression in a sample of Puerto Rican middle-aged women. P R Health Sci J. 2008 Mar; 27(1):85-91. PMID: 18450239.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    110. P?rez CM, Guzm?n M, Ortiz AP, Estrella M, Valle Y, P?rez N, Haddock L, Su?rez E. Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ethn Dis. 2008; 18(4):434-41. PMID: 19157247.
      Citations: 46     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    111. P?rez CM, Albizu C, Pe?a M, Torres EA, Reyes JC, Col?n H, Ortiz AP, Su?rez E. Hepatitis C in Puerto Rico: a time for public health action. P R Health Sci J. 2007 Dec; 26(4):395-400. PMID: 18246968.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    112. Ortiz AP, Harlow SD, Sowers M, Nan B, Romaguera J. Age at natural menopause and factors associated with menopause state among Puerto Rican women aged 40-59 years, living in Puerto Rico. Menopause. 2006 Jan-Feb; 13(1):116-24. PMID: 16607107.
      Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:Humans
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