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Papers by Rose Ann Ramos

Research paper thumbnail of Kindergarten Parents’ Capabilities, Roles, Perceptions in Teaching Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the New Normal

Research paper thumbnail of Factors that Influence Physician Identification of Potential Opioid Misusers

Research paper thumbnail of “Hard” and “Soft” Patient Cues that Influence Emergency Department Prescribing for Potential Opioid Misusers

Research paper thumbnail of Spread of the Brazilian epidemic clone of a multiresistant MRSA in two cities in Argentina

Journal of medical microbiology, 2000

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is recognised as an important cause of nosocom... more Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is recognised as an important cause of nosocomial infection. The spread of some MRSA epidemic clones is well documented. In Brazil, and more recently in Portugal, a considerable number of hospital infections has been caused by a unique multiresistant MRSA clone designated as the Brazilian epidemic clone. This paper describes the spread of this clone in hospitals in two cities in Argentina.

Research paper thumbnail of “Hard” and “soft” patient cues that influence ED prescribing for potential opioid misusers

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of AtGRP2, a cold-induced nucleo-cytoplasmic RNA-binding protein, has a role in flower and seed development

Planta, 2006

The glycine-rich protein AtGRP2 is one of the four members of the cold-shock domain (CSD) protein... more The glycine-rich protein AtGRP2 is one of the four members of the cold-shock domain (CSD) protein family in Arabidopsis. It is characterized by the presence of a nucleic acid-binding CSD domain, two glycine-rich domains and two CCHC zinc-Wngers present in nucleic acid-binding proteins. In an attempt to further understand the role of CSD/GRP proteins in plants, we have proceeded to the functional characterization of the AtGRP2 gene. Here, we demonstrate that AtGRP2 is a nucleo-cytoplasmic protein involved in Arabidopsis development with a possible function in cold-response. Expression analysis revealed that the AtGRP2 gene is active in meristematic tissues, being modulated during Xower development. Down-regulation of AtGRP2 gene, using gene-silencing techniques resulted in early Xowering, altered stamen number and aVected seed development. A possible role of AtGRP2 as an RNA chaperone is discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of Sugarcane expressed sequences tags (ESTs) encoding enzymes involved in lignin biosynthesis pathways

Genetics and Molecular Biology, 2001

Lignins are phenolic polymers found in the secondary wall of plant conductive systems where they ... more Lignins are phenolic polymers found in the secondary wall of plant conductive systems where they play an important role by reducing the permeability of the cell wall to water. Lignins are also responsible for the rigidity of the cell wall and are involved in mechanisms of resistance to pathogens. The metabolic routes and enzymes involved in synthesis of lignins have been largely characterized and representative genes that encode enzymes involved in these processes have been cloned from several plant species. The synthesis of lignins is liked to the general metabolism of the phenylpropanoids in plants, having enzymes (e.g. phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL), cinnamate 4-hydroxylase (C4H) and caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (COMT)) common to other processes as well as specific enzymes such as cinnamoyl-CoA reductase (CCR) and cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD). Some maize and sorghum mutants, shown to have defective in CAD and/or COMT activity, are easier to digest because they have...

Research paper thumbnail of Imagining Peace: The Role of Historical Narratives in the Bosnian Peace Process

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes of Noninvasive Ventilation for Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the United States, 1998–2008

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2012

Rationale: The patterns and outcomes of noninvasive, positivepressure ventilation (NIPPV) use in ... more Rationale: The patterns and outcomes of noninvasive, positivepressure ventilation (NIPPV) use in patients hospitalized for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) nationwide are unknown. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and trends of noninvasive ventilation for acute COPD. Methods: We used data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project's Nationwide Inpatient Sample to assess the pattern and outcomes of NIPPV use for acute exacerbations of COPD from 1998 to 2008. Measurements and Main Results: An estimated 7,511,267 admissions for acute exacerbations occurred from 1998 to 2008. There was a 462% increase in NIPPV use (from 1.0 to 4.5% of all admissions) and a 42% decline in invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) use (from 6.0 to 3.5% of all admissions) during these years. This was accompanied by an increase in the size of a small cohort of patients requiring transition from NIPPV to IMV. In-hospital mortality in this group appeared to be worsening over time. By 2008, these patients had a high mortality rate (29.3%), which represented 61% higher odds of death compared with patients directly placed on IMV (95% confidence interval, 24-109%) and 677% greater odds of death compared with patients treated with NIPPV alone (95% confidence interval, 475-948%). With the exception of patients transitioned from NIPPV to IMV, in-hospital outcomes were favorable and improved steadily year by year. Conclusions: The use of NIPPV has increased significantly over time among patients hospitalized for acute exacerbations of COPD, whereas the need for intubation and in-hospital mortality has declined. However, the rising mortality rate in a small but expanding group of patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation after treatment with noninvasive ventilation needs further investigation.

Research paper thumbnail of The Dark Side of Trickster: Collaboration or Collusion?

Trickster is semiosis; she is the archetype, the patterned schema of signs that seeks order from ... more Trickster is semiosis; she is the archetype, the patterned schema of signs that seeks order from chaos only to disrupt that order revealing the boundaries of our cultural concepts and contexts. As Spinks (1991) reminds us," Wherever the culture has drawn a line of demarcation, Trickster is there to probe the line and test the limits"(p. 2). She is a challenger of boundaries created by us and for us within the whole process of semiosis. For Trickster participates in all aspects of semiosis. Whether we become complacent in our notions of ...

Research paper thumbnail of To Reduce Urban Disparities in Health, Strengthen and Enforce Equitably Environmental and Consumer Laws

Journal of Urban Health, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Kindergarten Parents’ Capabilities, Roles, Perceptions in Teaching Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the New Normal

Research paper thumbnail of Factors that Influence Physician Identification of Potential Opioid Misusers

Research paper thumbnail of “Hard” and “Soft” Patient Cues that Influence Emergency Department Prescribing for Potential Opioid Misusers

Research paper thumbnail of Spread of the Brazilian epidemic clone of a multiresistant MRSA in two cities in Argentina

Journal of medical microbiology, 2000

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is recognised as an important cause of nosocom... more Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is recognised as an important cause of nosocomial infection. The spread of some MRSA epidemic clones is well documented. In Brazil, and more recently in Portugal, a considerable number of hospital infections has been caused by a unique multiresistant MRSA clone designated as the Brazilian epidemic clone. This paper describes the spread of this clone in hospitals in two cities in Argentina.

Research paper thumbnail of “Hard” and “soft” patient cues that influence ED prescribing for potential opioid misusers

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of AtGRP2, a cold-induced nucleo-cytoplasmic RNA-binding protein, has a role in flower and seed development

Planta, 2006

The glycine-rich protein AtGRP2 is one of the four members of the cold-shock domain (CSD) protein... more The glycine-rich protein AtGRP2 is one of the four members of the cold-shock domain (CSD) protein family in Arabidopsis. It is characterized by the presence of a nucleic acid-binding CSD domain, two glycine-rich domains and two CCHC zinc-Wngers present in nucleic acid-binding proteins. In an attempt to further understand the role of CSD/GRP proteins in plants, we have proceeded to the functional characterization of the AtGRP2 gene. Here, we demonstrate that AtGRP2 is a nucleo-cytoplasmic protein involved in Arabidopsis development with a possible function in cold-response. Expression analysis revealed that the AtGRP2 gene is active in meristematic tissues, being modulated during Xower development. Down-regulation of AtGRP2 gene, using gene-silencing techniques resulted in early Xowering, altered stamen number and aVected seed development. A possible role of AtGRP2 as an RNA chaperone is discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of Sugarcane expressed sequences tags (ESTs) encoding enzymes involved in lignin biosynthesis pathways

Genetics and Molecular Biology, 2001

Lignins are phenolic polymers found in the secondary wall of plant conductive systems where they ... more Lignins are phenolic polymers found in the secondary wall of plant conductive systems where they play an important role by reducing the permeability of the cell wall to water. Lignins are also responsible for the rigidity of the cell wall and are involved in mechanisms of resistance to pathogens. The metabolic routes and enzymes involved in synthesis of lignins have been largely characterized and representative genes that encode enzymes involved in these processes have been cloned from several plant species. The synthesis of lignins is liked to the general metabolism of the phenylpropanoids in plants, having enzymes (e.g. phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL), cinnamate 4-hydroxylase (C4H) and caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (COMT)) common to other processes as well as specific enzymes such as cinnamoyl-CoA reductase (CCR) and cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD). Some maize and sorghum mutants, shown to have defective in CAD and/or COMT activity, are easier to digest because they have...

Research paper thumbnail of Imagining Peace: The Role of Historical Narratives in the Bosnian Peace Process

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes of Noninvasive Ventilation for Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the United States, 1998–2008

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2012

Rationale: The patterns and outcomes of noninvasive, positivepressure ventilation (NIPPV) use in ... more Rationale: The patterns and outcomes of noninvasive, positivepressure ventilation (NIPPV) use in patients hospitalized for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) nationwide are unknown. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and trends of noninvasive ventilation for acute COPD. Methods: We used data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project's Nationwide Inpatient Sample to assess the pattern and outcomes of NIPPV use for acute exacerbations of COPD from 1998 to 2008. Measurements and Main Results: An estimated 7,511,267 admissions for acute exacerbations occurred from 1998 to 2008. There was a 462% increase in NIPPV use (from 1.0 to 4.5% of all admissions) and a 42% decline in invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) use (from 6.0 to 3.5% of all admissions) during these years. This was accompanied by an increase in the size of a small cohort of patients requiring transition from NIPPV to IMV. In-hospital mortality in this group appeared to be worsening over time. By 2008, these patients had a high mortality rate (29.3%), which represented 61% higher odds of death compared with patients directly placed on IMV (95% confidence interval, 24-109%) and 677% greater odds of death compared with patients treated with NIPPV alone (95% confidence interval, 475-948%). With the exception of patients transitioned from NIPPV to IMV, in-hospital outcomes were favorable and improved steadily year by year. Conclusions: The use of NIPPV has increased significantly over time among patients hospitalized for acute exacerbations of COPD, whereas the need for intubation and in-hospital mortality has declined. However, the rising mortality rate in a small but expanding group of patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation after treatment with noninvasive ventilation needs further investigation.

Research paper thumbnail of The Dark Side of Trickster: Collaboration or Collusion?

Trickster is semiosis; she is the archetype, the patterned schema of signs that seeks order from ... more Trickster is semiosis; she is the archetype, the patterned schema of signs that seeks order from chaos only to disrupt that order revealing the boundaries of our cultural concepts and contexts. As Spinks (1991) reminds us," Wherever the culture has drawn a line of demarcation, Trickster is there to probe the line and test the limits"(p. 2). She is a challenger of boundaries created by us and for us within the whole process of semiosis. For Trickster participates in all aspects of semiosis. Whether we become complacent in our notions of ...

Research paper thumbnail of To Reduce Urban Disparities in Health, Strengthen and Enforce Equitably Environmental and Consumer Laws

Journal of Urban Health, 2009