Edward R. Newton, MD

EDWARD R. NEWTON, MD

Room 163 PCMH Teaching Annex
Greenville, NC 27834

Phone:	744-5695
Fax:	744-2988
E-mail:	newtoned@ecu.edu

Position


	Faculty Rank: Professor, Chairman

	Primary Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology

	Secondary Specialty: Maternal-Fetal Medicine

	Interests/Skills: Breastfeeding Medicine, Complications of Gynecologic and Obstetric Mangagement, High Risk Obstetrics, Infectious Diseases in OB/GYN

	Year Started at ECU: 1998

Education


	Board Certification: General Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (1984)

	Fellowship: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (1981-1983)

	Residency/Internship: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, IL (1977-1978), Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (1978-1981)

	Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, IL (1974-1977)

	College: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (1970-1974)

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

Articles | Publications

Articles

Neff, J.A., Gaskill, S.P., Prihoda, T.J., Weiner, R.V., Brown, H.P., Newton, E.R., et al: Preliminary evaluation of CME versus clinic-based STD education interventions for primary care practitioners. Teaching and Learning in Medicine. (In Press).

Newton, E.R. and Wallace, P.A.: Effects of Prophylactic Antibiotics on Endometrial Flora in Women with Postcesarean Endometritis. Obstet. Gynecol. 1998; 92:262-8.

Newton, E.R.: Obstetric Influences on the Initiation and Duration of Lactation. Breastfeeding Abstracts. (In Press)

Newton ER: Herpesvirus 6 infection. Contemporary OB/GYN 2002; 47 (1): 69-74.

Dimmitt-Chamption J, Shain RN, Piper JM, Perdue ST, Newton ER. Minority Women with Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Sexual Abuse and Risk for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Res Nurs Health. 2001; 24:38-43.

Newton, E.R.: In the Literature: Epidural analgesia, intrapartum fever, and neonatal outcomes Birth 2000; 27 (3):206-08.

Shain R.N., Piper J.M., Newton, E.R., Perdue S.T., Ramos R, Champion J.D., Guerra F.A.: Behavioral intervention to prevent sexually transmitted disease among minority women. N Engl J Med. 1999; 340(2):93-100.

Gartner, L.W., Newton, E.R.: Breastfeeding: Role of the obstetrician. ACOG Clinical Review 3:1,2,14,15, 1998

Piper, J.M., Newton, E.R., Berkus, M.D., Peairs, W.A.: Meconium: A marker for peripartum infection. Obstet. Gynecol. 91(5):741-745, 1998

Newton, E.R., Piper, J., Peairs, W: Bacterial vaginosis and intraamniotic infection. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 176:672-677, 1997

Newton, E.R., Butler, M.C., Shain, R.N.: Sexual behavior and vaginal colonization of Group B streptococcus among minority women. Obstet. Gynecol. 88:577-582, 1996.

Newton, E.R.: Herpesvirus-6: a future challenge? Contemp Ob/Gyn 41(11):33-41, 1996.

Turrentine, M.A., Newton, E.R.: Amoxicillin or erythromycin for the treatment of antenatal chlamydia infection: A meta-analysis. Obstet Gynecol. 86:1021-1025, 1995.

Newton, E.R., Schroeder, B.C., Knape K.G., Bennett, B.L.: Epidural Analgesia and Uterine Function. Obstet Gynecol. 85:749-55, 1995.

Norris, C.J., Peairs, W.A., Kudolo, G.B., Newton, E.R. and Harper, M.J.K.: Platelet-activating factor antagonists and implantation in rabbits. J. Reprod. Fertil. 100:395-401, 1994.

McGregor, J.A., Crombleholme, W.R., Newton, E.R., Sweet, R.L., Tuomala, R. and Gibbs, R.S.: Randomized comparison of ampicillin-sulbactam to cefoxitin and doxycycline or clindamycin and gentamicin in the treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease or endometritis. Obstet. Gynecol. 83:998-1004, 1994.

Leach, C.T., Newton, E.R., McParlin, B.A. and Jenson, H.B.: Human herpesvirus 6 infection of the female genital tract. J. Infect. Dis. 169:1281-1283, 1994.

Livengood, C.H., III, McGregor, J.A., Soper, D.E., Newton, E.R. and Thomason, J.L.: Bacterial vaginosis: Efficacy and safety of intravaginal metronidazole treatment. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 180:759-764, 1994.

Newton, E.R., Hemsell D., Hankins, G., Pastorek, J. and Soper, D.: Randomized comparative study of cefepime and cefotaxime in the treatment of acute obstetric and gynecological infection. J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 32:195-204, 1993.

Elliott, B.D., Newton, E.R. and Langer, O.: Acute amniotic fluid loss and changes in the amniotic fluid index: Correlation and effect on umbilical artery velocimetry. J. Reprod. Med. 38:887-889; 1993.

Field, N.T., Newton, E.R., Kagan-Hallet, K.S. and Peairs, W.A.: Perinatal effects of Gardnerella vaginalis in the rabbit. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 168:988-994, 1993.

Elliott, B.D., Ridgway, L.E., Berkus, M.D., Newton, E.R. and Peairs, W.A.: The development and testing of new instruments for operative vaginal delivery. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 167:1121-1124, 1992.

Chang, P.L. and Newton, E.R.: Predictors of antibiotic prophylactic failure in post-cesarean endometritis. Obstet. Gynecol. 80:117- 122, 1992.

Alderete, J.F., Newton, E.R., Dennis, C. and Neale, K.A.: The vagina of women infected with Trichomonas vaginalis has numerous proteinases and antibody to T. vaginalis proteinases. Genitourin. Med. 67:469-474, 1991.

Alderete, J.F. and Newton, E.R.: Antibody in sera of patients infected with Trichomonas vaginalis is to trichomonad proteinases. Genitourin. Med. 67:331-334, 1991.

Serrano, C.W., Wright, J.W. and Newton, E.R.: Surgical glove perforation in obstetrics. Obstet. Gynecol. 77:525-528, 1991.

Piper, J.M. and Newton, E.R.: The second stage of labor: Factors influencing duration. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 165:976-979, 1991.

Newton, E.R., Shields, L., Ridgway, L.E., Berkus, M.D. and Elliott, B.D.: Combination antibiotics and indomethacin in idiopathic preterm labor - A randomized double-blind clinical trial. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 165:1753-1759, 1991.

Alderete, J.F., Newton, E.R., Dennis, C., Engbring, J. and Neale, K.A.: Vaginal antibody of patients with trichomoniasis is to a prominent surface immunogen of Trichomonas vaginalis. Genitourin. Med. 67:220-225, 1991.

Dinsmoor, M.J., Newton, E.R. and Gibbs, R.S.: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral antibiotic therapy following intravenous antibiotic therapy for postpartum endomyometritis. Obstet. Gynecol. 77:60-62, 1991.

Ridgway, L.E., Muise, K., Wright, J.W., Patterson, R.M. and Newton, E.R.: A prospective randomized comparison of oral terbutaline and magnesium oxide for the maintenance of tocolysis. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 163:879-882, 1990.

Berkus, M.D., Stern, M.P., Mitchell, B.D., Newton, E.R. and Langer, O.: Does fasting interval affect the glucose challenge test? Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 163:1812-1817, 1990.

Newton, E.R., Prihoda, T.J. and Gibbs, R.S.: A clinical and microbiologic analysis of risk factors for puerperal endometritis. Obstet. Gynecol. 75:402-406, 1990.

Newton, E.R.: Concomitant gonorrhea and chlamydial infection in pelvic inflammatory disease. STD Update 2:9-10, 1989.

Newton, E.R., Dinsmoor, M.J. and Gibbs, R.S.: A randomized, blinded trial of antibiotics in idiopathic preterm labor. Obstet. Gynecol. 74:562-566, 1989.

Newton, E.R.: The fetus as a patient. Med. Clin. North Am. 73:517-540, 1989.

Newton, E.R. and Higgins, C.S.: Factors associated with hospital specific cesarean birth rates. J. Reprod. Med. 34:407-411, 1989.

Newton, E.R. and Gibbs, R.S.: Logistic regression analysis of risk factors for intraamniotic infection. Obstet. Gynecol. 73:571-575, 1989.

Newton, E.R.: The relationship between intrapartum obstetric care and chronic neurodevelopmental handicaps in children. N.Y. State J. Med. 88:531-538, 1988.

Gibbs, R.S., Dinsmoor, M.J., Newton, E.R. and Ramamurthy, R.S.: A randomized trial of intrapartum versus immediate postpartum treatment of women with intraamniotic infection. Obstet. Gynecol. 72:823-828,1988.

Sweet, R.L., Gall, S.A., Gibbs, R.S., Hemsell, D.L., Knuppel, R.A., Lane, T.W., Miller, R.D., Newton, E.R., Poindexter, A.N., Reguerow, W., Spenke, R.M. and Tischler, S.H.: Multicenter clinical trials comparing cefotetan versus moxalactam or cefoxitin in therapy for obstetric and gynecologic infections. Am. J. Surg. 155 (5A):56-60, 1988.

Hemsell, D.L., Gall, S.A., Newton, E.R., Knuppel, R.A., Sweet, R.L., Gibbs, R.S. and Lane, T.W.: Multicenter comparison of cefotetan and mefoxin in the treatment of obstetrical and gynecological infections. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 158:722-727, 1988.

Feingold, M., Thomas, G.B., Sbarra, A.J., Newton, E.R., Weiss, J., Shakr, C., Selvaraj, R.J. and Cetrulo, C.L.: The significance of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in pregnancy. Isr. J. Med. Sci. 24:109-111, 1988.

Thomas, G.B., Sbarra, A.J., Feingold, M., Cetrulo, C.L., Shakr, C., Newton, E.R. and Selvaraj, R.J.: Antimicrobial activity of amniotic fluid against Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma hominis, and Ureaplasma urealyticum.. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 158:16-22, 1988.

Sperling, R.S., Newton, E.R. and Gibbs, R.S.: Intraamniotic infection in low birthweight infants. J. Infect. Dis. 57:113-117, 1988.

Newton, E.R. and Clark, M.: Group B streptococcus and preterm premature rupture of membranes. Obstet. Gynecol. 71:198-202, 1988.

Newton, E.R., Turksoy, N., Kaplan, M. and Reinhold, R.: Pregnancy and liver transplantation. Obstet. Gynecol. 71:499-500, 1988.

Newton, E.R.: The management of preterm premature rupture of membranes associated with group B streptococcus. Clin. Adv. Treat. Infect. 1:3-5, 1987.

Newton, E.R.: The role of laminaria in the management of the unfavorable cervix. Contemp. Obstet. Gynecol. 31:47-64, 1987.

Newton, E.R., Kennedy, J., Louis, F., Cetrulo, C.L., Herschel, M., D'Alton, M.E. and Feingold, M.: Obstetric diagnosis and perinatal mortality. Am. J. Perinatol. 4:300-304, 1987.

Feingold, M., Cetrulo, C.L., Newton, E.R., Weiss, J., Shakr, C. and Shmoys, S.: Serial amniocenteses in the treatment of twin-to-twin transfusion complicated with acute polyhydramnios. Acta Genet. Med. Gemellol. 35:107-113, 1986.

Newton, E.R.: Antepartum management in multiple gestation. Semin. Perinatol. 10:19-27, 1986.

Newton, E.R., Haering, W.A., Kennedy, J.L., Herschel, M., Cetrulo, C.L. and Feingold, M.: Effect of mode of delivery on morbidity and mortality of infants at early gestational age. Obstet. Gynecol. 67:507-511, 1986.

Newton, E.R., Louis, F., D’Alton, M.E. and Feingold, M.: Fetal neuroblastoma and catecholamine induced maternal hypertension. Obstet. Gynecol. 65:49S-52S, 1985.

Sbarra, A.J., Selvaraj, R.J., Cetrulo, D.L., Feingold, M., Newton, E.R. and Thomas G.B.: Infection and phagocytosis as a possible mechanism(s) of premature rupture of the membranes. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 153:38-43, 1985.

Cetrulo, C.L., Sbarra, A.J., Selvaraj, R.J., Feingold, M., Michlewitz, H., Newton, E.R., D'Alton, M.E. and Herschel, M.: Positive correlation between mature amniotic fluid optical density (650 nm) readings and the absence of hyaline membrane disease (HMD) in the neonate. J. Reprod. Med. 30:929-932, 1985.

D'Alton, M.E., Newton, E.R. and Cetrulo, C.L.: Discordant anencephaly in a set of triplets. Acta Genet. Med. Gemellol. 33:71-75, 1984.

D'Alton, M.E., Newton, E.R. and Cetrulo, C.L.: Intrauterine demise in multiple gestation. Acta Genet. Med. Gemellol. 33:43-49, 1984.

Newton, E.R., Barss, V. and Cetrulo, C.L.: The epidemiology and clinical history of asymptomatic mid-trimester placenta previa. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 148:743-748, 1984.

Newton, E.R., Genest, D.R. and Cetrulo, C.L.: The management of a non-reactive non-stress test in a twin gestation. J. Reprod. Med. 28:345-348, 1983.

Newton, E.R., Cetrulo, C.L. and Koza, D.J.: Biparietal diameter as a predictor of fetal lung maturity. J. Reprod. Med. 28:480-484, 1983.


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Publications


	Book Chapters Piper, J.M. and Newton, E.R.: Candidiasis, Helminthic Infection. In: Clinical Maternal-fetal Medicine, Medical Economics Books, Oradell, NJ, (in press). Newton, E.R.: Protozoan Infections: Toxoplasmosis, trichomoniasis, lice, and scabies. In: Clinical Maternal-fetal Medicine. Petrie, R.H. and Winn, H.N. (Eds.), Blackwell Scientific Publications, Cambridge, MA (in press). Newton, E.R.: Antibiotics in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. In: Gynecology & Obstetrics. Sciarra, J.J. (Ed.), J.B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, PA, 2003, Vol. 3, Chapter 35, pp. 1-59. Newton, E.R.: Medical Therapy of the Fetus. In: Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Pantory, Mascow, 2003, pp. 612-618. Newton, E.R.: Genetic Manipulation of the Fetus. In: Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Pantory, Mascow, 2002, pp. 602-605. Newton, E.R. Women’s Sexual Health. In. Levin M, Pfeifer M (eds.), The Uncomplicated Guide to Diabetes Complications, ed2. American Diabetes Association, Alexandria, VA, 2002, Chapter 18, pp. 246-63. Shain, R.N., Perdue, S.T., Piper, J., Holden, A.E.C., Champion, J.D., Newton, E.R.: Developing and validating complex behavioral outcome measures. In: Stephenson, J., Imrie, J. and Bonell, C. (eds.), Effective sexual health interventions: issues in experimental evaluation. Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, 2002. Bowes W.A., Katz V.L., Newton E.R. Postpartum Care and Breast-Feeding. In Pocket Companion to Accompany Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies, ed4. Gabbe S.G., Niebyl J.R., Simpson J.L. (Eds.), Churchill Livingstone, Philadelphia, PA, 2002, Chapter 16, pp. 385-424. Newton, E.R. Intraaminotic Infection. In: UpToDate. Rose, BD (Ed), Up To Date, Wellesley, MA, 2002. Newton, E.R. Trauma and Pregnancy. eMedicine Journal [serial online]. 2001. Available at: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3268.htm. Newton, E.R. Preterm Labor. eMedicine Journal [serial online]. 2001. Available at: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3245.htm. Newton, E.R.: Surgical Problems in Pregnancy. In: Gynecology & Obstetrics. Sciarra, J.J. (Ed.), J.B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, PA, 2001, Vol. 3, Chapter 54, pp. 3-54. Newton, E.R.: Physiology of Lactation and Breast-Feeding: In Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies, ed4. Gabbe S.G., Niebyl J.R., Simpson J.L. (Eds.), W.B. Saunders Co., New York, NY, 2001, Chapter 5, pp. 105-136. Newton, E.R., Berens, P.: Breastfeeding After Breast Cancer: In Breastfeeding Annual International 2001. Michels, D.L. (Ed), Platypus Press, Washington, DC, 2001, Chapter 19, pp 168-174. Newton, E.R: Tuberculosis in Pregnancy: In: Gynecology & Obstetrics. Sciarra, J.J. (Ed.), J.B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, PA 2000, 3:49, 1-14. Newton, E.R.: Herpesvirus 6 infection (roseola subitum). In: Infection Protocols for Obstetrics and Gynecology, ed2. Mead, P.D., Hager W.D., Faro S. (Eds.), Blackwell Science, Boston, MA, 2000. Newton, E.R.: Perineal Trauma. Current Therapy in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Quilligan & Zuspan (Eds.), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA, 2000. Newton, E.R.: Maternal Nutrition. In: Management of High-Risk Pregnancy, ed4. Queenan, J.T. (Ed.), Blackwell Science, Inc., Malden, MA. 1999, Chapter 1, pp 3-19. Walters and Newton E.: Pathophysiology and obstetric issues of genuine stress incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction. In: Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. Walters & Karram (Eds.), Mosby, St. Louis, 1999. Newton, E.R.: Diagnosis of perinatal TORCH infections. In: Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. Pitkin & Scott (Eds.), Philadelphia, March 1999. Newton, E.R.: The Urinary Tract in Pregnancy. In: Clinical Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, ed2. Walters, M.D. and Karream, M.M. (Eds.), Mosby, St. Louis, MO, 1999. Newton, E.R.: Antibiotics in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Gynecology & Obstetrics. Sciarra, J.J. (Ed.), J.B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, PA, 1997, Vol. 3, Chapter 35, pp. 1-31. Newton, E.R.: Surgical Problems in Pregnancy. In: Gynecology & Obstetrics. Sciarra, J.J. (Ed.), J.B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, PA., 1996, Vol. 2, Chapter 35, pp. 1-28. Newton, E.R.: Intraamniotic infection, In: Infections in Obstetrics and Gynecology Issues and Challenges. Springer-Verlag, New York, NY. 1996, pp.40-63. Newton, E.R.: New molecular genetic techniques in diagnosis and treatment of obstetric and gynecologic infection. In: Infections in Obstetrics and Gynecology Issues and Challenges. Springer-Verlag, New York, NY. 1996, pp.1-30. Newton, E.R.: Intraamniotic infection. In: Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. Pastorek J. (Ed.), J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia, PA. 1993, 36(4) pp. 795-808. Walters, M.D. and Newton, E.R.: Pathophysiology and obstetrics issues of genuine stress incontinence. In: Practical Urogynecology. Walters, M.D. and Karream, M.M. (Eds.), Mosby Yearbook, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 1993, pp. 151-161. Newton, E.R.: The urinary tract in pregnancy. In: Practical Urogynecology. Walters, M.D. and Karream, M.M. (Eds.), Mosby Yearbook, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 1993, pp. 388-408. Newton, E.R.: The acute abdomen in pregnancy. In: Gynecology and Obstetrics. Sciarra, J.J. (Ed.), Harper and Row, Philadelphia, PA, 1991, pp. 1-17. Newton, M. and Newton, E.R.: Surgical complications in pregnancy. In: Gynecology and Obstetrics. Sciarra, J.J. (Ed.), Harper & Row, Philadelphia, PA, 1990, Chapter 35. Newton, E.R.: Lactation and its disorders. In: The Female Breast and Its Disorders: Essentials of Diagnosis and Management. Mitchell, G.W. and Bassett, L. (Eds.), Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MD, 1990, pp. 45-73. Cetrulo, C.L., D'Alton, M.E. and Newton, E.R.: Etiology of preterm labor. In: Prevention of Developmental Disabilities. Pueschel, S.M. and Mulick, J.A. (Eds.), Paul H. Brookes, Baltimore, MD, 1990, pp. 157-190. Newton, E.R.: Use of mechanical dilators for cervical ripening. In: Perinatal Pharmacology. Petrie, R.H. (Ed.) Medical Economics Co., Oradell, NJ, 1989, pp. 303-312. Newton, E.R. and Newton, M.: Complications of drug therapy in obstetrics and gynecology. In: Complications of Gynecologic and Obstetric Management. Newton, E.R. and Newton, M. (Eds.), W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 1988, pp. 405-446. Newton, E.R.: Complications of operations and procedures for labor and delivery. In: Complications of Gynecologic and Obstetric Management. Newton, E.R. and Newton, M. (Eds.), W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 1988, pp. 315-384. Newton, E.R.: Complications of non-obstetric operations. In: Complications of Gynecologic and Obstetric Management. Newton, E.R. and Newton, M. (Eds.), W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 1988, pp. 284-315. Newton, E.R.: Complications of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In: Complications of Gynecologic and Obstetric Management. Newton, E.R. and Newton, M. (Eds.), W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 1988, pp. 284-315. Newton, E.R.: Complications of obstetric operations. In: Complications of Gynecologic and Obstetric Management. Newton, E.R. and Newton, M. (Eds.), W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 1988, pp. 203-244. Newton, E.R. and Cetrulo, C.L.: Management of twin gestation. In: The Problem-Oriented Medical Record for High Risk Obstetrics. Cetrulo, C.L. and Sbarra, A.J. (Eds.), Plenum Press, New York, 1984, pp. 157-174.

	Books Newton, E.R. (contributing author): Labor and Delivery. American Academy of Pediatrics/American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Breastfeeding Manual for Physicians. (In press) Newton, E.R. (Guest editor): TORCH Infections. Clin Obstet Gynecol, Raven Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1998 Newton, E.R. (Guest editor): Medical Diseases in Pregnancy. Med. Clin. North Am., W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1989. Newton, E.R. and Newton, M.: Complications of Gynecologic and Obstetric Management. Newton, E.R. and Newton, M. (Eds.), W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1988.

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