Although studies of long-term outcomes of children born preterm consistently show low
intelligence quotient (IQ) and visual-motor impairment, studies of their performance in …

It is well-known and documented that the premature birth of an infant and its subsequent
hospitalization in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a source of considerable stress …

Background. Problem behaviour is common following pre‐term birth, but the underlying
nature of these difficulties is not well known. Aims. We sought to establish the mechanisms …

Objective: To investigate antecedents of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
symptoms in children born extremely preterm (EP;< 26-wk gestation). Method: The EPICure …

The impact of extreme prematurity on the neurodevelopmental outcome in survivors is
enormous. 1–6 Advances in perinatal and neonatal care have resulted in dramatic …

In the United States, more than 540,000 infants are born preterm each year, accounting for
more than 12.8% of all births. 1 Worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports …

Background Research has shown that children born very prematurely are at substantially
elevated risk for social and behavioral difficulties similar to those seen in full‐term children …

Few investigations have examined the specificity of sequelae of very low birth weight
(VLBW,< 1500 g) or sources of variability in outcome. To better understand the nature and …

Background & aims Children and adolescents born very preterm are at increased risk to
develop executive function deficits and to suffer from social, emotional and attentional …

Methylxanthine therapy reduces the frequency of apnea and the need for mechanical
ventilation. Recent research has raised concerns about the safety of methylxanthines in very …