Chair, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department / Division:
Obstetrics and Gynecology
/
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Address:
DUMC 3084
Durham, NC 27710
Appointment Telephone:
(919) 684-2471
Office Telephone:
(919) 668-3948
Fax Telephone:
(919) 681-7598
Clinical Interests:
High risk pregnancy including preconceptional counseling and special emphasis
on prematurity prevention and medical high risk conditions such as
hypertension, diabetes, and hematologic conditions, cardiac disease in
pregnancy
Research Interests:
Research focus is on health disparities as related to perinatal outcomes. Specific focus on the epidemiology of preterm delivery, infant and maternal mortality. Other research focus is on medical co-morbidities such as hypertension and cardiovascular conditions and the impact on pregnancy.
Representative Publications:
Brown HL. Air embolism during pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Feb;111(2 Pt 2):481-2.
(2008)
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Rumchev K, Spickett JT, Brown HL, Mkhweli B. Indoor air pollution from biomass combustion and respiratory symptoms of women and children in a Zimbabwean village. Indoor Air. 2007 Dec;17(6):468-74.
(2007)
Abstract
Brown HL, Chireau MV, Jallah Y, Howard D. The "Hispanic paradox": an investigation of racial disparity in pregnancy outcomes at a tertiary care medical center. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Aug;197(2):197.e1-7; discussion 197.e7-9.
(2007)
Abstract
Brown HL, Boyd BK. Double occupancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Feb;196(2):191.e1-2.
(2007)
Abstract
Bobal AM, Brown HL, Hartman TL, Magee M, Schmidt CM. Navigating the US health care system: a video guide for immigrant and diverse populations. J Med Libr Assoc. 2007 Jul;95(3):286-9.
(2007)
Abstract
Chireau MV, Salz T, Brown HL, Bastian L. Outcomes, costs and utilization of pregnancy-related care. The Federal Practitioner;20-30, September 2006
(2006)
Brown HL, Cherbas L, Cherbas P, Truman JW. Use of time-lapse imaging and dominant negative receptors to dissect the steroid receptor control of neuronal remodeling in Drosophila. Development. 2006 Jan;133(2):275-85.
(2006)
Abstract
Blanchard MH, Autry AM, Brown HL, Musich JR, Kaufman L, Wells DR, Stager RD, Swanson JL, Lund KJ, Wiper DW 3rd, Bailit JL. A multicenter study to determine motivating factors for residents pursuing obstetrics and gynecology. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Nov;193(5):1835-41.
(2005)
Abstract
Berg CJ, Harper MA, Atkinson SM, Bell EA, Brown HL, Hage ML, Mitra AG, Moise KJ Jr, Callaghan WM. Preventability of pregnancy-related deaths: results of a state-wide review. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Dec;106(6):1228-34.
(2005)
Abstract
Brown HL, Fuller DD, Jasper LT, Davis TE, Wright JD. Clinical evaluation of affirm VPIII in the detection and identification of Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Candida species in vaginitis/vaginosis. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 2004;12(1):17-21.
(2004)
Abstract
Winer-Muram HT, Boone JM, Brown HL, Jennings SG, Mabie WC, Lombardo GT. Pulmonary embolism in pregnant patients: fetal radiation dose with helical CT. Radiology. 2002 Aug;224(2):487-92.
(2002)
Abstract
Hiett AK, Brown HL, Britton KA. Outcome of infants delivered between 24 and 28 weeks' gestation in women with severe pre-eclampsia. J Matern Fetal Med. 2001 Oct;10(5):301-4.
(2001)
Abstract
Brown HL, Fuller DA, Davis TE, Schwebke JR, Hillier SL. Evaluation of the Affirm Ambient Temperature Transport System for the detection and identification of Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Candida species from vaginal fluid specimens. J Clin Microbiol. 2001 Sep;39(9):3197-9.
(2001)
Abstract
Tewksbury DA, Goodman JR, Kaiser SJ, Burrill RE, Brown HL. Quantitation of the five forms of plasma high molecular weight angiotensinogen in women with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Am J Hypertens. 2000 Mar;13(3):221-5.
(2000)
Abstract
Hurd WW, Fomin VP, Natarajan V, Brown HL, Bigsby RM, Singh DM. Expression of protein kinase C isozymes in nonpregnant and pregnant human myometrium. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Dec;183(6):1525-31.
(2000)
Abstract
Turnquest MA, Britton KA, Brown HL. Outcome of patients undergoing transabdominal cerclage: a descriptive study. J Matern Fetal Med. 1999 Sep-Oct;8(5):225-7.
(1999)
Abstract
Fomin VP, Singh DM, Brown HL, Natarajan V, Hurd WW. Effect of cocaine on intracellular calcium regulation in myometrium from pregnant women. J Soc Gynecol Investig. 1999 May-Jun;6(3):147-52.
(1999)
Abstract
Brown HL, Britton KA, Brizendine EJ, Hiett AK, Ingram D, Turnquest MA, Golichowski AM, Abernathy MP. A randomized comparison of home uterine activity monitoring in the outpatient management of women treated for preterm labor. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1999 Apr;180(4):798-805.
(1999)
Abstract
Turnquest MA, How HY, Cook CR, O'Rourke TP, Cureton AC, Spinnato JA, Brown HL. Chorioamnionitis: is continuation of antibiotic therapy necessary after cesarean section? Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1998 Nov;179(5):1261-6.
(1998)
Abstract
Thomas CJ, Brown HL, Hawes CR, Lee BY, Min MK, King LA, Possee RD. Localization of a baculovirus-induced chitinase in the insect cell endoplasmic reticulum. J Virol. 1998 Dec;72(12):10207-12.
(1998)
Abstract
Hiett AK, Callaghan CM, Brown HL, Golichowski AM, Heerema NA. The association of aneuploidy and unexplained elevated maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein. J Perinatol. 1998 Sep-Oct;18(5):343-6.
(1998)
Abstract
Garry MF, Brown HL, Abernathy MP, Brown BW. The impact of prenatal care coordination on birth outcome. Prim. Care Update Ob Gyns. 1998 Jul 1;5(4):208.
(1998)
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Brown HL, Britton KA, Mahaffey D, Brizendine E, Hiett AK, Turnquest MA. Methadone maintenance in pregnancy: a reappraisal. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1998 Aug;179(2):459-63.
(1998)
Abstract
Brown HL, Bobrowski RA. Anticoagulation. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 1998 Sep;41(3):545-54.
(1998)
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Brown HL, Abernathy MP. Cytomegalovirus infection. Semin Perinatol. 1998 Aug;22(4):260-6.
(1998)
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Turnquest MA, Lemke MD, Brown HL. Cervical ripening: randomized comparison of intravaginal prostaglandin E2 gel with prostaglandin E2 gel plus laminaria tents. J Matern Fetal Med. 1997 Sep-Oct;6(5):260-3.
(1997)
Abstract
McMahon MJ, Brown HL, Dean RA. Umbilical cord thiocyanate and thyroid function in intrauterine growth-restricted infants of the smoking gravida. J Perinatol. 1997 Sep-Oct;17(5):370-4.
(1997)
Abstract
Brown HL. Cervical prolapse complicating pregnancy. J Natl Med Assoc. 1997 May;89(5):346-8.
(1997)
Abstract
Brown HL, Hiett AK, Britton KA, Turnquest MA, Golichowski AM. Tocolytic treatment for preterm contractions with and without cervical changes. Am J Perinatol. 1997 Aug;14(7):405-9.
(1997)
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Brown HL, Watkins K, Hiett AK. The impact of the Women, Infants and Children Food Supplement Program on birth outcome. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1996 Apr;174(4):1279-83.
(1996)
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Brown HL, Hiett AK. Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 1996 Mar;39(1):87-100.
(1996)
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Hiett AK, Devoe LD, Brown HL, Watson J. Effect of magnesium on fetal heart rate variability using computer analysis. Am J Perinatol. 1995 Jul;12(4):259-61.
(1995)
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Hiett AK, Britton KA, Hague NL, Brown HL, Stehman FB, Broxmeyer HE. Comparison of hematopoietic progenitor cells in human umbilical cord blood collected from neonatal infants who are small and appropriate for gestational age. Transfusion. 1995 Jul;35(7):587-91.
(1995)
Abstract
Perez MC, Wilson WA, Brown HL, Scopelitis E. Anticardiolipin antibodies in unselected pregnant women. Relationship to fetal outcome. J Perinatol. 1991 Mar;11(1):33-6.
(1991)
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Brown HL. Antiphospholipid antibodies and recurrent pregnancy loss. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 1991 Mar;34(1):17-26.
(1991)
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Brown HL, Fan YD, Gonsoulin WJ. Obstetric complications in young teenagers. South Med J. 1991 Jan;84(1):46-8, 64.
(1991)
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Miller JM Jr, Kho MS, Brown HL, Gabert HA. Clinical chorioamnionitis is not predicted by an ultrasonic biophysical profile in patients with premature rupture of membranes. Obstet Gynecol. 1990 Dec;76(6):1051-4.
(1990)
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Miller JM Jr, Bernard M, Brown HL, St Pierre JJ, Gabert HA. Umbilical cord blood gases for term healthy newborns. Am J Perinatol. 1990 Apr;7(2):157-9.
(1990)
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Brown HL, Miller JM Jr, Neumann DE, Sarpong DF, Gabert HA. Umbilical cord blood gas assessment of twins. Obstet Gynecol. 1990 May;75(5):826-9.
(1990)
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Miller JM Jr, Kissling GE, Brown HL, Nagel PM, Korndorffer FA 3rd, Gabert HA. In utero growth of the large-for-menstrual-age fetus. J Clin Ultrasound. 1989 Jan;17(1):15-7.
(1989)
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Miller JM Jr, Foster TA, Brown HL, Gabert HA. Fetal anthropometry at term: effect of menstrual age and relative fetal size. J Clin Ultrasound. 1989 Mar-Apr;17(3):193-6.
(1989)
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Kho MS, Miller JM Jr, Brown HL, Gabert HA. Estimating fetal weight in patients with preterm premature rupture of the membranes. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1989 May;160(5 Pt 1):1150-4.
(1989)
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Brown HL, Brown KC. Strategic planning. AAOHN J. 1989 Jul;37(7):284-5.
(1989)
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Miller JM Jr, Kissling GA, Brown HL, Gabert HA. Estimated fetal weight: applicability to small- and large-for-gestational-age fetus. J Clin Ultrasound. 1988 Feb;16(2):95-7.
(1988)
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Miller JM Jr, Brown HL, Pastorek JG 2nd, Gabert HA. Fetal overgrowth. Diabetic versus nondiabetic. J Ultrasound Med. 1988 Oct;7(10):577-9.
(1988)
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Miller JM Jr, Brown HL, Kissling GA, Gabert HA. The relationship of placental grade to fetal size and growth at term. Am J Perinatol. 1988 Jan;5(1):19-21.
(1988)
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Miller JM Jr, Brown HL, Khawli OF, Pastorek JG 2nd, Gabert HA. Ultrasonographic identification of the macrosomic fetus. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1988 Nov;159(5):1110-4.
(1988)
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Miller JM Jr, Brown HL, Khawli OF, Korndorffer FA 3rd, Gabert HA. Fetal weight estimates in diabetic gravid women. J Clin Ultrasound. 1988 Oct;16(8):569-72.
(1988)
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Brown HL, Miller JM Jr, Khawli O, Gabert HA. Premature placental calcification in maternal cigarette smokers. Obstet Gynecol. 1988 Jun;71(6 Pt 1):914-7.
(1988)
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Miller JM Jr, Korndorffer FA Jr, Kissling GE, Brown HL, Gabert HA. Recognition of the overgrown fetus: in utero ponderal indices. Am J Perinatol. 1987 Apr;4(2):86-9.
(1987)
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Brown HL, Miller JM Jr, Gabert HA, Kissling G. Ultrasonic recognition of the small-for-gestational-age fetus. Obstet Gynecol. 1987 Apr;69(4):631-5.
(1987)
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Brown HL, Klein L, Waitzman M. Plasma and amniotic fluid prostacyclin and thromboxane in mild pregnancy-induced hypertension. Am J Perinatol. 1987 Apr;4(2):152-4.
(1987)
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Miller JM Jr, Kissling GE, Korndoffer FA 3rd, Brown HL, Gabert HA. A cross-sectional study of in utero growth of the above average sized fetus. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1986 Nov;155(5):1052-5.
(1986)
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Brown HL, Linton EB, Brabson LA. Abdominal pregnancy: a report of two cases and review of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. J Tenn Med Assoc. 1984 Oct;77(10):579-81.
(1984)
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