Juan I. Ruiz, MD, MPH
Department of Health Services Research, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Instructor, Department of Health Services Research, Division of OVP, Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2016 | Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA, MPH, Community Health Education |
| 2008 | Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, ARG, MD, Medicine |
Postgraduate Training
| 2017-2019 | Postgraduate Specialization, Health Technology Assessment, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| 2009-2013 | Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Hospital Aleman, Buenos Aires |
| 2008-2008 | Internship, Hospital Aleman, Buenos Aires |
Board Certifications
| 2018 | Health Technology Assessment Medical Specialist (Universidad de Buenos Aires) |
| 2013 | Internal Medicine Specialist (Ministry of Health of Argentina) |
Honors & Awards
| 2014 | Fulbright Scholar |
| 2009 | Summa Cum Laude. School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Clavijo MM, Vicente Reparaz MLA, Ruiz JI, Acuña MA, Casali CE, Aizpurua MF, Mahuad CV, Eciolaza S, Ventura A, Garate GM. Mild COVID-19 Illness as a Risk Factor for Venous Thromboembolism. Cureus 13(9):e18236, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34722035.
- McDaniel JT, Nuhu K, Ruiz JI, Alorbi G. Social determinants of cancer incidence and mortality around the world: an ecological study. Glob Health Promot 26(1):41-49, 2019. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29187122.
- Ruiz JI, et al. PCN519 REAL WORLD EVIDENCE (RWE): ANALYSIS OF THE PROGNOSIS OF PATIENTS WITH METASTATIC COLON CANCER UNDER BIOLOGIC TREATMENT IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY SECTOR OF ARGENTINA. Value in Health 22 (2019): S539, 2019.
- Nuhu KM, McDaniel JT, Alorbi GA, Ruiz JI. Effect of healthcare spending on the relationship between the Human Development Index and maternal and neonatal mortality. International health, 2018.
- Ruiz JI, Izcovich A, González Malla C, Esandi ME, Raineri F, Chapman E, Catalano HN. Using the GRADE Approach to Support the Development of Public Health Policies: an Innovative experience from Argentina. Newsletter of the International Society for Evidence-Based Health Care, 2016.
- Ruiz JI, Navar SM, Failo A, Catalano HN. Perceptions and Attitudes of Medical Students towards Evidence Based Physical Examination Teaching: A Qualitative Study. Newsletter of the International Society for Evidence-Based Health Care, 2016.
- Ruiz JI, Nuhu K, McDaniel JT, Popoff F, Izcovich A, Criniti JM. Inequality as a Powerful Predictor of Infant and Maternal Mortality around the World. PLoS One 10(10):e0140796, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26488170.
- Nuhu K, McDaniel JT, Ruiz JI. Socioeconomic Distribution and Behavior: A Comparative Analysis of Urban and Rural Counties in the USA. Epidemiology Biostatistcs and Public Health, 2015.
- Nuhu K, McDaniel JT, Ruiz JI. Colorectal Cancer, Socioeconomic Distribution and Behavior: A Comparative Analysis of Urban and Rural Counties in the USA. Epidemiology Biostatistcs and Public Health, 2015.
- Izcovich A, Criniti JM, |BRuiz JI, Catalano HN. Impact of a GRADE-based medical question answering system on physician behaviour: a randomised controlled trial. Evidence Based Medicine, 2015.
- Criniti JM, Izcovich A, Popoff F, Ruiz JI, Catalano HN. [Ticagrelor in acute coronary syndrome. Explaining the inexplicable]. Medicina (B Aires) 74(3):239-44, 2014. PMID: 24918677.
- Anders M, González VM, Ruiz JI, Casas G, Goldaracena N, Orozco F, Antinucci F, Larralde M, Catalano H, Quifionez E, McCormack L, Mastai R. An unreported case of pancreatic panniculitis in a liver transplant patient. Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam 44(3):239-42, 2014. PMID: 26742296.
- Ruiz JI, Izcovich A, Catalano HN. Resolución de problemas clínicos basada en las mejores pruebas. PROAMI, 2014.
- Ruiz JI, Izcovich A, Catalano HN. Resolución de problemas clínicos basada en las mejores pruebas. PROAMI, 2013.
- Ruiz JI, Izcovich A, Catalano HN. Reemplazo aórtico percutáneo en pacientes con alto riesgo quirúrgico. PROAMI, 2013.
- Ruiz JI, González Malla C, Catalano HN. “Enfermedades Renales Asociadas al Cáncer”. Estrategias de Pensamiento Médico y Toma de Decisiones. PROAMI, 2011.
- Ruiz JI, Gómez EJ, González Malla C, Catalano HN. Miastenia Gravis: Diagnóstico y Opciones Terapéuticas. Oportunidad Quirúrgica. Programa PROAMI, Editorial Médica Panamericana, 2010.
- Furio A, Fontao R, Falco N, Ruiz JI, Cardinali DP. Neuroprotective Effect of Melatonin on Glucocorticoid Toxicity in the Rat Hippocampus. The Open Physiology Journal, 2008.
Grant & Contract Support
| Title: | Impact of home visits on the health of High risk newborns: A systematic review |
| Funding Source: | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / Ministry of Health of the Province of Buenos Aires Argentina |
| Role: | Principal Investigator |
| Title: | Systematic Review to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to prevent child obesity |
| Funding Source: | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Role: | Co-Investigator |
| Title: | Development of indicators for the evaluation of quality in primary health care |
| Funding Source: | World Bank |
| Role: | Researcher for the Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS) |