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Checking Very Preterm Babies’ Head Size Can Help Identify Long Term IQ Problems

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2018

Measuring and monitoring the circumference of a preterm baby's head could help to predict intelligence later in life and identify potential neurocognitive problems. Researchers report faster head growth is linked to higher IQ scores at age 26.... Read More...

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Premature Brains Develop Differently in Boys and Girls

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2018

A new study reports the brains of baby boys born prematurely are affected differently and more severely than premature females.... Read More...

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Now We Know Why Babies Shouldn’t Sleep Face Down

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2017

It has been well known for a number of years that placing a baby to sleep on their stomachs increases the risk of SIDS. Researchers report a developmental abnormality more prevalent in premature and male babies, may contribute to SIDS risk, in conjunction to the sleep position. ... Read More...

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Signs of Autism and Social Withdrawnness in Adults Born Prematurely

Neuroscience NewsJuly 24, 2015

A new study indicates adults who were born prematurely are more likely to display certain signs of autism and be more socially withdrawn than those who were born full term.... Read More...

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Pregnant Women with PTSD More Likely to Give Birth Prematurely

Neuroscience NewsNovember 6, 2014

A new study reports pregnant women with PTSD are at increased risk of preterm birth. ... Read More...

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Brain Chemical Ratios Help Predict Developmental Delays in Preterm Infants

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2013

A new study identifies a possible biomarker for predicting whether preterm infants are at risk for developing motor developmental problems.... Read More...

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Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Examining ethical issues surrounding wearable brain devices marketed to consumers

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Neurology

Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

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Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

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Psychology

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Infants later diagnosed with autism seldom initiate joint attention

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premature birth

Checking Very Preterm Babies’ Head Size Can Help Identify Long Term IQ Problems

Premature Brains Develop Differently in Boys and Girls

Now We Know Why Babies Shouldn’t Sleep Face Down

Pregnant Women with PTSD More Likely to Give Birth Prematurely

Brain Chemical Ratios Help Predict Developmental Delays in Preterm Infants