EdwardFBellMD

Neonat/Perinatology • Iowa City, IA

Professor of Pediatrics, University Iowa College of Medicine

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Office
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone+1 319-356-4006

Fax+1 319-356-4685
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Education & Training

Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown UniversityFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1977 - 1979
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Pediatrics, 1973 - 1976
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

IA State Medical License 1979 - 2026
NY State Medical License 1974 - 1980
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2006-2014
Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Clinical Trials

Follow-up Visit of High Risk Infants Start of enrollment: 1993 Jan 01
Recruiting
Generic Database of Very Low Birth Weight Infants Start of enrollment: 1987 Jan 01
Recruiting
Early Diagnosis of Candidiasis in Premature Infants Start of enrollment: 2004 Mar 01
Completed
Surfactant Positive Airway Pressure and Pulse Oximetry Trial Start of enrollment: 2005 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 3
Liberal Versus Restrictive Transfusion Guidelines for Preterm Infants Start of enrollment: 1992 Dec 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Inhaled PGE1 in Neonatal Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Start of enrollment: 2008 May 01
Withdrawn
Phase 2
Late Hypothermia for Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Start of enrollment: 2008 Apr 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Early-Onset Sepsis Surveillance Study Start of enrollment: 2006 Feb 01
Completed
Early Blood Pressure Management in Extremely Premature Infants Start of enrollment: 2009 Jul 01
Completed
Phase 1
Hypotension in Neonates Start of enrollment: 2009 Apr 01
Completed
Laparotomy vs. Drainage for Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis Start of enrollment: 2010 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Multi-dose Pharmacokinetics and Dose Ranging of Inositol in Premature Infants (INS-2) Start of enrollment: 2010 Jan 01
Completed
Phase 2
Prophylactic Phenobarbital After Neonatal Seizures Start of enrollment: 2010 Sep 01
Terminated
Phase 4
Optimizing (Longer, Deeper) Cooling for Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy(HIE) Start of enrollment: 2010 Sep 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Vitamin E for Extremely Preterm Infants Start of enrollment: 2010 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 1
Physiologic Definition of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Start of enrollment: 2005 May 01
Completed
Hydrocortisone for BPD Start of enrollment: 2011 Aug 11
Active, not recruiting
Phase 3
Donor Milk vs. Formula in Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Infants Start of enrollment: 2012 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 3
Transfusion of Prematures Trial Start of enrollment: 2012 Dec 01
Active, not recruiting
Phase 3
Generic Database of Moderate Preterm Infants Start of enrollment: 2012 Mar 01
Completed
Preemie Hypothermia for Neonatal Encephalopathy Start of enrollment: 2015 May 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Hydrocortisone for Term Hypotension Start of enrollment: 2014 Jun 19
Completed
Phase 3
Inositol to Reduce Retinopathy of Prematurity Start of enrollment: 2014 Apr 17
Terminated
Phase 3
Incubator Weaning of Moderately Preterm Infants Start of enrollment: 2015 Feb 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Early-Onset Sepsis an NICHD/CDC Surveillance Study Start of enrollment: 2015 Apr 01
Completed
Multisite Inventory of Neonatal-Perinatal Interventions (MINI) Minimum Dataset Start of enrollment: 2019 Jan 01
Recruiting
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Incidence of and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Late-Onset Meningitis Among Children Born Extremely Preterm.
Jane E Brumbaugh, Edward F Bell, Barbara T Do, Rachel G Greenberg, Barbara J Stoll, Sara B DeMauro, Heidi M Harmon, Susan R Hintz, Abhik Das, Karen M Puopolo, , Brion,...> ;JAMA Network Open. 2022 Dec 1
5 citations
Association of Antenatal Steroid Exposure at 21 to 22 Weeks of Gestation With Neonatal Survival and Survival Without Morbidities.
Brion, L. P., Sanjay Chawla, Myra H Wyckoff, Matthew A Rysavy, Ravi Mangal Patel, Dhuly Chowdhury, Girija Natarajan, Abbot R Laptook, Satyan Lakshminrusimha, Edward F ...> ;JAMA Network Open. 2022 Sep 1
Duration of skin-to-skin care and rectal temperatures in late preterm and term infants.
Darjan Kardum, Edward F Bell, Boris Filipović Grčić, Andrijana Müller> ;BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2022 Aug 20
1 citations
Outcome prediction in newborn infants: Past, present, and future.
Vivek V Shukla, Matthew A Rysavy, Abhik Das, Jon E Tyson, Edward F Bell, Namasivayam Ambalavanan, Waldemar A Carlo> ;Seminars in Perinatology. 2022 Nov 1
1 citations
Contributions of the NICHD neonatal research network's generic database to documenting and advancing the outcomes of extremely preterm infants.
Edward F Bell, Barbara J Stoll, Nellie I Hansen, Myra H Wyckoff, Michele C Walsh, Pablo J Sánchez, Matthew A Rysavy, Jenna H Gabrio, Stephanie W Archer, Abhik Das, Ros...> ;Seminars in Perinatology. 2022 Nov 1
2 citations
Potential missed opportunities for antenatal corticosteroid exposure and outcomes among periviable births: observational cohort study.
Colm P Travers, Nellie I Hansen, Abhik Das, Matthew A Rysavy, Edward F Bell, Namasivayam Ambalavanan, Myriam Peralta-Carcelen, Alan T Tita, Krisa P Van Meurs, Waldemar...> ;BJOG. 2022 May 24
10 citations
Early brain and abdominal oxygenation in extremely low birth weight infants.
Valerie Y Chock, Emily Smith, Sylvia Tan, M Bethany Ball, Abhik Das, Susan R Hintz, Haresh Kirpalani, Edward F Bell, Lina F Chalak, Waldemar A Carlo, C Michael Cotten,...> ;Pediatric Research. 2022 Oct 1
6 citations
Thyroxine and Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone in Own Mother's Milk, Donor Milk, and Infant Formula.
Réka A Vass, Gabriella Kiss, Edward F Bell, Attila Miseta, József Bódis, Simone Funke, Szilvia Bokor, Dénes Molnár, Balázs Kósa, Anna A Kiss, Timea Takács, Flóra Domba...> ;Life. 2022 Apr 14
The Tiniest Babies Registry: A registry of survivors born weighing less than 400 grams.
Edward F Bell> ;Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2022 Apr 1
6 citations
Sex Differences in the Association of Pretransfusion Hemoglobin Levels with Brain Structure and Function in the Preterm Infant.
Amanda Benavides, Edward F Bell, Amy L Conrad, Henry A Feldman, Michael K Georgieff, Cassandra D Josephson, Timothy R Koscik, Sean R Stowell, Martha Sola-Visner, Peg N...> ;The Journal of Pediatrics. 2022 Apr 1
30 citations
Hydrocortisone to Improve Survival without Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.
Brion, L. P., Kristi L Watterberg, Michele C Walsh, Lei Li, Sanjay Chawla, Carl T D'Angio, Ronald N Goldberg, Susan R Hintz, Matthew M Laughon, Bradley A Yoder, Kathle...> ;The New England Journal of Medicine. 2022 Mar 24
1 citations
Group B Streptococcus Infection in Extremely Preterm Neonates and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes at 2 Years.
Karen M Puopolo, Sagori Mukhopadhyay, Nellie I Hansen, Dustin D Flannery, Rachel G Greenberg, Pablo J Sanchez, Edward F Bell, Sara B DeMauro, Myra H Wyckoff, Eric C Ei...> ;Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2022 Oct 12
4 citations
Model for severe intracranial hemorrhage and role of early indomethacin in extreme preterm infants.
Sanjay Chawla, Girija Natarajan, Abbot R Laptook, Dhuly Chowdhury, Edward F Bell, Namasivayam Ambalavanan, Waldemar A Carlo, Marie Gantz, Abhik Das, Jose L Tapia, Heid...> ;Pediatric Research. 2022 Dec 1
3 citations
Blanket temperature during therapeutic hypothermia and outcomes in hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.
John Flibotte, Abbot R Laptook, Seetha Shankaran, Scott A McDonald, Mariana C Baserga, Edward F Bell, C Michael Cotten, Abhik Das, Sara B DeMauro, Tara L DuPont, Eric ...> ;Journal of Perinatology. 2022 Mar 1
12 citations
Fluid management considerations in extremely preterm infants born at 22-24 weeks of gestation.
Johan Ågren, Jeffrey L. Segar, Fanny Söderström, Edward F. Bell> ;Seminars in Perinatology. 2021 Nov 10
5 citations
Cardiorespiratory Management of Infants born at 22 Weeks’ Gestation: The Iowa Approach
John M. Dagle, Matthew A. Rysavy, Stephen K. Hunter, Mph Tarah T. Colaizy Md, DO Timothy G. Elgin, Regan E. Giesinger, Steve J. McElroy, Heidi M. Harmon, Jonathan M. K...> ;Seminars in Perinatology. 2021 Nov 10
6 citations
Relationships between retinopathy of prematurity without ophthalmologic intervention and neurodevelopment and vision at 2 years.
Jane E. Brumbaugh, Edward F. Bell, Shawn Hirsch, Emma G. Crenshaw, Sara B. DeMauro, Ira Adams-Chapman, Jean R. Lowe, Girija Natarajan, Myra H. Wyckoff, Betty R. Vohr, ...> ;Pediatric Research. 2021 Oct 22
11 citations
Association of Increased Seizures During Rewarming With Abnormal Neurodevelopmental Outcomes at 2-Year Follow-up: A Nested Multisite Cohort Study.
Brion, L. P., , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , > ;JAMA Neurology. 2021 Oct 18
Association of Increased Seizures During Rewarming With Abnormal Neurodevelopmental Outcomes at 2-Year Follow-up: A Nested Multisite Cohort Study.
Lina F. Chalak, Athina Pappas, Sylvia Tan, Abhik Das, Pablo J. Sánchez, Abbot R. Laptook, Krisa P. Van Meurs, Seetha Shankaran, Edward F. Bell, Alexis S. Davis, Roy J....> ;JAMA Neurology. 2021 Oct 18
Neonatal Intensive Care for Very Preterm Infants in China.
Matthew A. Rysavy, Edward F. Bell> ;JAMA Network Open. 2021 Aug 2
44 citations
Initial Laparotomy Versus Peritoneal Drainage in Extremely Low Birthweight Infants With Surgical Necrotizing Enterocolitis or Isolated Intestinal Perforation: A Multic...
Martin L. Blakely, Jon E. Tyson, Kevin P. Lally, Susan R. Hintz, Barry Eggleston, David K. Stevenson, Gail E. Besner, Abhik Das, Robin K. Ohls, William E Truog, Leif D...> ;Annals of Surgery. 2021 Oct 1
2 citations
Growth Rates of Infants Randomized to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or Intubation After Extremely Preterm Birth.
Ariel A. Salas, Waldemar A. Carlo, Barbara Do, Edward F. Bell, Abhik Das, Krisa P. Van Meurs, Brenda B. Poindexter, Seetha Shankaran, Noelle Younge, Kristi L. Watterbe...> ;The Journal of Pediatrics. 2021 Jun 19
11 citations
Should Vitamin A Injections to Prevent Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia or Death Be Reserved for High-Risk Infants? Reanalysis of the National Institute of Child Health and ...
Matthew A. Rysavy, Lei Li, Jon E. Tyson, Erik A. Jensen, Abhik Das, Namasivayam Ambalavanan, Matthew M. Laughon, Rachel G. Greenberg, Ravi Mangal Patel, Claudia Pedroz...> ;The Journal of Pediatrics. 2021 May 15
12 citations
Sex-specific cytokine responses and neurocognitive outcome after blood transfusions in preterm infants
Amanda Benavides, Edward F. Bell, Michael K. Georgieff, Cassandra D. Josephson, Sean R. Stowell, Henry A. Feldman, Demet Nalbant, Alexander Tereshchenko, Martha Sola-V...> ;Pediatric Research. 2021 Apr 28
13 citations
Red cell transfusion thresholds for preterm infants: finally some answers
Edward F. Bell> ;Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal and Neonatal Edition. 2021 Apr 27
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Journal Articles

Incidence and Early Course of Retinopathy of Prematurity
Edward F Bell, Gil Binenbaum, David Morrison, Graham E Quinn, Pamela K Donohue, JAMA
Development of Modified Screening Criteria for Retinopathy of Prematurity
James Shaffer, Pamela Donohue, Gil Binenbaum, Graham Quinn, Edward F Bell, JAMA

Press Mentions

Breathe Baby, Breathe!January 21st, 2020
Preemie Who Weighs Same as Onion Declared Healthy, Goes Home After 5 Months in ICUMarch 1st, 2019
The World's Smallest Baby Boy Is Even More Remarkable Than You ThinkFebruary 28th, 2019
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Grant Support

Nichd Cooperative Multicenter Neonatal Research NetworkEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2006–2012
Survey Of Outcomes Of Very Low Birth Weight Infants (401-1500 Grams) (GDB)National Center For Research Resources2007
Surfactant Positive Airway Pressure And Pulse Oximetry Trial (SUPPORT)National Center For Research Resources2007
Procalcitonin, Interleukin-10, And CD64 As Markers Of Neonatal SepsisNational Center For Research Resources2007
Early Diagnosis Of Nosocomial CandidiasisNational Center For Research Resources2007
Heat Loss Prevention In The Delivery RoomNational Center For Research Resources2005–2007
Red Blood Cell Transfusions For Anemia Of PrematurityNational Center For Research Resources1996–1999
Red Blood Cell Transfusions For Anemia Of PrematurityNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1996
Energy Balance And Growth Of Infants With Lung DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1992–1993
Body Temperature Variability Of Premature InfantsNational Center For Research Resources1990–1993
Energy Expenditure Of Young Infants Determined By CalorimetryNational Center For Research Resources1990
Energy Balance And Growth Of Small Premature InfantsNational Center For Research Resources1985