StevenAAbramsMD

Neonat/Perinatology • Houston, TX

Neonatology and Nutrition at Baylor College of Medicine

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Office
6621 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 832-826-1375

Fax+1 832-825-1383

Education & Training

Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1988
Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron/NEOMEDResidency, Pediatrics, 1982 - 1985
Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 1987 - 2026
DC State Medical License 1988 - 1992
MD State Medical License 1988 - 1992
OH State Medical License 1984 - 1992
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Clinical Trials

Encouraging Calcium Absorption and Bone Formation During Early Puberty Start of enrollment: 2001 May 01
Completed
Phase 1, Phase 2
Zinc Homeostasis and Kinetics in Children With Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Start of enrollment: 2004 May 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Effect of Vitamin C on Iron Absorption Start of enrollment: 2008 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Impact of Vitamin D Status on Bones in Breastfed Infants Start of enrollment: 2008 Jul 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Zinc and Copper Absorption in Neonates With Bilious Losses Start of enrollment: 2008 Sep 01
Completed
Quality Improvement Project - Evaluation of Current Standard of Care for Feeding Practices in the NICU Start of enrollment: 2010 Jul 01
Recruiting
Calcium Absorption in Patients With Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2011 Mar 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Post-Discharge Growth of Infants Who Received Donor Human Milk Products in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Start of enrollment: 2011 Dec 01
Active, not recruiting
Human Milk Cream as a Caloric Supplement in Pre-Term Infants Start of enrollment: 2011 Dec 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Iron Absorption in Vegetarian Children Start of enrollment: 2012 Jan 01
Completed
Effect of Vitamin D in Diets of Preterm Infants Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 01
Active, not recruiting
Not Applicable
Randomized Clinical Trial of Early Delivery in Fetal Gastroschisis vs. Routine Care Start of enrollment: 2013 Jun 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Interventions to Manage Food Insecurity and Inappropriate Feeding Practices Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic Start of enrollment: 2021 Mar 22
Not yet recruiting
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Safety and Efficacy of a Composite Lipid Emulsion with Fish Oil in Hospitalized Neonates and Infants Requiring Prolonged Parenteral Nutrition - A Randomized, Double-Bl...
Steven A Abrams, Kimberly D Ernst, Joern-Hendrik Weitkamp, Maria Mascarenhas, Ann Anderson-Berry
The Journal of Nutrition. 2024-12-01
What would happen in the United States if there were no cow milk-based preterm infant nutritional products: historical perspective and evaluation of nutrient-related c...
Steven A Abrams, Robert J Shulman
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2024-10-01
New Feature: Student and Trainee-Focused Podcast Interviews with Article Authors.
Steven A Abrams
Advances in Nutrition. 2024-06-01

Other

Calcium requirements in adolescents
Abrams SA
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/calcium-requirements-in-adolescents
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-05-30
Iron requirements and iron deficiency in adolescents
Abrams SA
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/iron-requirements-and-iron-deficiency-in-adolescents
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-06-26
Zinc deficiency and supplementation in children and adolescents
Abrams SA
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/zinc-deficiency-and-supplementation-in-children-and-adolescents
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-03-18
Neonatal hypocalcemia
Abrams SA
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/neonatal-hypocalcemia
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-07-12
Breast milk expression for the preterm infant
Abrams SA, Hurst NM
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/breast-milk-expression-for-the-preterm-infant
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-09-12
Breastfeeding the preterm infant
Abrams SA, Hurst NM
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/breastfeeding-the-preterm-infant
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-06-12
Calcium and phosphorus requirements of newborn infants
Abrams SA
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/calcium-and-phosphorus-requirements-of-newborn-infants
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-02-12
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Press Mentions

FDA Developing Plan to Guard Against Bacteria Outbreaks in Baby FormulaNovember 15th, 2022
What’s Behind the Baby-Formula Shortage?May 9th, 2022
Vitamin K Shots for Newborns Prevent Potentially Deadly BleedingJanuary 27th, 2021
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Grant Support

Quality Improvement Project - Evaluation Of Current Standard Of CareNational Center For Research Resources2011
Vitamin D Status And Impact On Bone Mineralization In Human Milk Fed HispanicNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
Evaluation Of The Use Of Donor Human Milk For Infants With Abdominal Wall DefectNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
Evaluation Of Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium And Zinc Absorption In HealthyNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
Compassionate Use Of An Intravenous Fat Emulsion Comprised Of Fsih Oil In The TRNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
Zinc And Copper Excretion And Absorption In Infants With OstomiesNational Center For Research Resources2009–2011
Enhancing Dietary Iron And Zinc Bioavailability In Indian ChildrenEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2009–2010
Calcium Absorption In Neonates Fed With Mother'S Milk Fortified With A DonorNational Center For Research Resources2008–2010
Nutritional Management Of Infants With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (Bpd): EffeNational Center For Research Resources2007–2010
Use Of A Novel Intravenous Fat Preparation In The Management Of InfantsNational Center For Research Resources2009
Compassionate Use Of An Intravenous Fat Emulsion Comprised Of Fish OilNational Center For Research Resources2009
A Randomized Study Of Human Milk Based Versus Bovine Based NutritionNational Center For Research Resources2009
Evaluation Of Mineral Absorption In Infants Fed Infant FormulaNational Center For Research Resources2007–2009
Use Of A Novel Intravenous Fat PreparationNational Center For Research Resources2008
Calcium Absorption From Transgenic Versus Control Carrots In AdultsNational Center For Research Resources2008
A Randomized Study Of Human Milk-Based Versus Bovine-Based Nutrition For Very LoNational Center For Research Resources2008
Houston Initiative For Global Health Education And ResearchFogarty International Center2007
Kinetic Evaluation Of The Effects Of An Insulin-Type Fructan On Calcium AbsorNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
Evaluation Of The Absorption And Utilization Of Minerals In The Diets Of ToddNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
Houston Initiative For Global Health Education And Rese*Fogarty International Center2006
Evaluation Of Mineral Absorption In Infants Fed Human Milk Or FormulaNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
Optimization Of Calcium Absorption And Bone Formation During Early PubertyNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
Dietary Factors Affecting Calcium And Zinc AbsorptionFogarty International Center2004–2006
Evaluation Of The Absorption And Utilization Of Minerals In The Diets Of ToddlerNational Center For Research Resources2005
Calcium Absorption And Bone Formation During PubertyNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2001–2005
Mineral Absorption In Infants Fed Human Milk Or FormulaNational Center For Research Resources2004
Determinants Of Pubertal Changes In Bone Mineral MetabolismNational Center For Research Resources1997–2004
Zinc Metabolism In Health And Cibd ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources2000–2001
Daily VS Weekly Iron Supplements For Iron DeficiencyNational Center For Research Resources2000–2001
Adaptive Mechanism To Low Dietary Calcium Intakes During PubertyNational Center For Research Resources1999–2001
Analysis Of Risk Factors For Nephrocalcinosis In Preterm InfantsNational Center For Research Resources1998–2001
Adaptive Mechanism To Low Calcium Intake During PubertyEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1998–2000
Pubertal Changes In Bone Mineral MetabolismNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1996–2000
Zinc Metbolism In Healthy And Cibd ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources1999
Determination Of Mineral Absorption In Small ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources1997
NIH Intramural Nrsa Institutional Training ProgramEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1989–1991

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP
Fellow

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