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·August 9, 2021·3 min read

Brain Structure in Premature Babies Linked to Emotional Processing in Preschool

Brain connectivity at birth may impact emotional processing and social development later in childhood, especially in children born preterm. Researchers found children born preterm with a weaker uncinate fasciculus, the white-matter tract that connects brain regions associated with emotional processing, were more likely to interpret situations in a negative light.

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·May 28, 2019·4 min read

Music helps to build the brains of very premature babies

Music specially composed for preterm babies helps strengthen the development of neural networks and may help to limit neurodevelopmental delays often experienced by those born prematurely.

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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.

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·October 29, 2018·5 min read

Using the Microbiome to Help Premature Babies Grow

According to researchers, analyzing the gut microbiome of premature babies may help develop personalized feeding patterns and nutrients to help them get stronger.

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·September 21, 2018·4 min read

Breast Milk May Be Best For Premature Babies’ Brain Development

A new study reports babies born prematurely show better brain development when fed breast milk rather than formula.

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·December 18, 2017·1 min read

Altered Brain Development and Cognitive Ability in Preterm Babies

A new study reveals premature babies may suffer from severe abnormalities of the thalamus, especially if they are born before 28 weeks gestation.

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·October 27, 2017·4 min read

Artificial Intelligence to Evaluate Brain Maturity in Preterm Infants

A new deep learning algorithm can interpret EEG data from preterm babies and estimate the child's brain functional maturity, researchers report.

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·January 4, 2017·2 min read

Understanding the Causes of Neurological Abnormalities That Result From Premature Birth

Researchers report motor problems associated with preterm birth could be due to defects in peripheral nerves.

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·January 4, 2017·4 min read

Preterm Infants Fare Well in Early Language Development

A new study reports babies born prematurely perform as well as those who were born full term in developmental tasks of language and cognition.

These brain scans show the weaker connections in those born preterm.

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·October 19, 2015·3 min read

Risk for Weaker Brain Connections in Preterm Babies

A new study reports preterm babies could be at increased risk of psychological and neurological problems due to weakened connections in certain brain networks linked to emotion, attention and communication.

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·August 12, 2015·3 min read

Adult IQ of Preterm Babies Can be Predicted by Two Years of Age

Researchers report the adult IQ of preterm and low birth weight babies can be predicted by the age of two, but for full term babies, IQ can not be predicted until they are six.