Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Neurodevelopmental Outcome After Extreme Prematurity: A Review of The Literature

Neurodevelopmental Outcome After Extreme Prematurity: A Review of The Literature
Pediatric Neurology

Advances in obstetric and neonatal medical care and assisted reproductive technology have increased the rates of preterm birth, decreased preterm mortality rates, and lowered the limit of viability. However, morbidity in survivors, including neurodevelopmental disabilities, has increased, especially in extremely preterm infants born at ≤25 weeks' gestation. A better understanding of the prevalence and patterns of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in extremely preterm infants is important for patient care, counseling of families, and research.

Original Article: http://www.pedneur.com/article/S0887-8994(14)00658-4/abstract?rss=yes

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