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·November 14, 2018·4 min read

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

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

Featured Neuroscience

·September 19, 2018·3 min read

Premature Brains Develop Differently in Boys and Girls

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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·October 25, 2017·6 min read

Now We Know Why Babies Shouldn’t Sleep Face Down

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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·July 24, 2015·3 min read

Signs of Autism and Social Withdrawnness in Adults Born Prematurely

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indicates adults who were born prematurely are more likely to display certain signs of autism and be more socially withdrawn than those who were born full term.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