Background Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is generally considered to be more frequent
in males than in females. However, it is not known whether sex differences in ROP affect all …

Purpose To evaluate neurodevelopmental outcomes after intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB)
therapy in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) infants compared with those not exposed to IVB …

Improved intensive care therapies have increased the survival of children born preterm. Yet,
many preterm children experience long-term neurodevelopmental sequelae. Indeed …

The Motor Optimality Score, revised (MOS-R) is an extension of the Prechtl General
Movements Assessment. This study aims to determine the relationship between MOS-R and …

The consequences of prematurity on brain functional development are numerous and
diverse, and impact all brain functions at different levels. Prematurity occurs between 22 and …

The incidence and collective impact of early adverse experiences, trauma, and pain
continue to increase. This underscores the urgent need for translational efforts between …

Background Infants born extremely preterm (< 28 weeks' gestation) are at high risk of
neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) with 50% of survivors showing moderate or severe …

Background An early intervention that enhances early development in infants born preterm,
called 'Supporting Play, Exploration and Early Development Intervention'(SPEEDI) has been …

Infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units are repeatedly stimulated by painful events,
especially if intubated. Preterm infants are known to have greater pain perception than full …

Abstract The Pediatric Perioperative Outcomes Group (PPOG) is an international
collaborative of clinical investigators and clinicians within the subspecialty of pediatric …