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·May 6, 2021·4 min read

Exercise Aids the Cognitive Development of Children Born Preterm

Using exercise programs that help boost motor skills can help reduce problems with impulse control and aid cognitive development in children born preterm.

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·October 15, 2019·5 min read

Stress during pregnancy may affect baby’s sex and risk of preterm birth

Stress and depression during pregnancy can affect the fetus' sex and increase the risk of preterm birth. Mothers who experienced physical and psychological stress during pregnancy were less likely to have a baby boy. During pregnancy, the fetuses of stressed mothers had reduced heart rate movement coupling, indicating slower central nervous system development.

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·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.

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·February 26, 2018·3 min read

Preterm Birth Leaves Its Mark in the Functional Networks of the Brain

Preterm birth has significant and selective effects on functional networks in the frontal lobe, researchers report.

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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.

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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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·December 19, 2016·5 min read

Sirt1 Regulates Proliferation and Regeneration of Glial Progenitor Cells After Injury

A new study reports Sirt1 can help glial cells to regenerate from progenitor cells in preterm babies with hypoxia related injuries.

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·April 1, 2016·4 min read

Infants Born Prematurely May Show Less Interest in Others

A new study reports children born prematurely show less interest in other people compared to babies born full-term.

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 4, 2015·4 min read

Identifying the Benefits and Risks of Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

According to a new study, pregnant women who take SSRI antidepressants have lower risks of certain pregnancy complications. However, there is an increased risk of neonatal problems associated with mothers who take the medications.

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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.

This shows brain scans taken from the study.

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·May 4, 2015·3 min read

Premature Birth Can Alter Neural Connectivity

According to a new study, researchers find less brain connectivity between the thalamus and areas of the brain involved in higher cognitive functions in preterm babies.