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·February 20, 2020·4 min read

Some antibiotics prescribed during pregnancy linked to health disorders

Mothers who were prescribed macrolide antibiotics, including erythromycin and azithromycin, early in pregnancy had an increased risk of their child being born with malformations, specifically cardiovascular malformations. However, researchers found no link between exposure to these antibiotics and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. Read More

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·December 12, 2018·5 min read

Developing Brains of Preterm Babies Benefit From Caffeine Therapy

A new study reveals caffeine therapy appears to have benefits for healthy brain development in children born prematurely. Researchers report preterm babies given caffeine therapy had better cognitive scores, reduced odds of cerebral palsy and less hearing impairments as toddlers. Read More

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 10, 2018·3 min read

Gene Disruption Signals Cerebral Palsy and Autism Link

University of Adelaide researchers have identified a genetic link between autism and cerebral palsy. The study reports disruptions in signalling pathways in children with cerebral palsy overlap disruptions identified in autism. Read More

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·April 16, 2018·4 min read

Reversing Brain Injury in Newborns and Adults

Researchers have identified a molecule in white matter that prevents the brain from repairing itself following injury. By blocking the production of the molecule, researchers say it may allow an effective pathway for neuroregeneration. Read More

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·January 9, 2017·4 min read

Brain Impairments in Preterm Infants May Begin in the Womb

According to researchers, even before a preterm infant is born, they may have alterations in the brain's neural networks that could contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders. Read More

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·July 5, 2016·2 min read

One Small Step for Babies, One Giant Leap for Mankind

Understanding how babies learn to walk may help to improve rehabilitation treatments for those with cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries. Read More

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·April 7, 2016·4 min read

Neurodevelopmental Problems Predicted by Gray Matter Abnormalities in Smaller Preterm Babies

According to researchers, often unreported abnormality of the brain's gray matter can indicate future impairment in children born prematurely. Read More

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·February 4, 2016·4 min read

Why Female Newborns Are Better Protected From Brain Injury

Researchers report a protein called estrogen receptor α is higher in females, providing them with stronger protection from hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. Read More

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Featured Neurology

·October 9, 2015·3 min read

Using Hypothermia to Protect Newborn Brains

Researchers confirm a neuroprotective effect of hypothermia treatments on the brains of newborns with HIE. Read More

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Artificial Intelligence Featured Neuroscience

·July 10, 2015·3 min read

Improving Communication for People With Cerebral Palsy

A collaborative effort aims to provide a new method of communication for people with cerebral palsy. Read More

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Featured Neurology

·July 10, 2014·5 min read

Cooling Treatment Improves Survival Without Brain Damage in Later Childhood

Researchers report cooling babies suffering from perinatal asphyxia can significantly improved chances of survival without brain damage later in childhood. Read More