Magnesium is an essential trace metal and a necessary factor for multiple biochemical
functions in humans. Its role in biology is fundamental in over 600 enzymatic reactions …

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and
mortality in neonates. Because of high concentrations of sensitive immature cells, metal …

Objective: To determine the frequency and clinical significance of sterile and microbial-
associated intra-amniotic inflammation in asymptomatic patients with a sonographic short …

Aim There is a large literature reporting risk factor analyses for poor neurodevelopment in
children born very preterm (VPT:≤ 32wks) or very low birthweight (VLBW:≤ 1250g), which …

A compromised intrauterine environment that delivers low levels of oxygen and/or nutrients,
or is infected or inflammatory, can result in fetal brain injury, abnormal brain development …

Objective To investigate the association of motor and cognitive/learning deficiencies and
overall disabilities in very preterm (VPT) children and their relations to gestational age (GA) …

In the United States, preterm delivery is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and is the
most common reason for hospitalization during pregnancy. The rate of preterm delivery …

Preterm birth is associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality including brain damage
and cerebral palsy. The development of brain injury in the preterm infant may be influenced …

Methods A systematic PubMed search up to June 2011 was undertaken to identify
medications with evidence of neuroprotection in pre-clinical studies when given either …

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine the effects of preventive care at
home on child development and primary caregiver mental health at 2 years of age …