Author Interviews, Pediatrics / 03.10.2014
Fast Growth After Preterm Birth Linked To Persistent Neurocognitive Ability
MedicalResearch.com Interview,
Sara Sammallahti, MA
Institute of Behavioral Sciences
University of Helsinki, Finland.
Medical Research: What are the main findings of the study?
Answer: Not only did we find that faster growth right after preterm birth is
associated with better neurocognitive abilities - we also showed that
these effects persist into adulthood, that they are seen across a wide
spectrum of abilities, and that head growth very early on seems
especially relevant in predicting long-term outcomes. These
associations were found when we examined 103 young adults who were
born prematurely and with very low birth weight (under 1500 grams).
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