Pupillometry, measuring pupil size and reactivity, has been proposed as a measure of
autonomic nervous system functioning, the latter which might be altered in individuals with …

Late preterm infants are those infants born between 34 0/7 weeks through 36 6/7 week of
gestation. These are physiologically less mature and have limited compensatory responses …

Importance Many medical procedures aimed at helping children cause them pain and
distress, which can have long-lasting negative effects. Music is a form of distraction that may …

OBJECTIVES: Autonomic dysfunction, either sympathetic or parasympathetic, may explain
the increased incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) among preterm infants, as …

Background Maturation of multiple neurobehavioral systems, including autonomic
regulation, is altered by preterm birth. The purpose of this study was to determine the long …

In this study we present a noninvasive method that enables the investigation of the fetal
heart rate (FHR) fluctuations. The objective was to design a quantitative measurement to …

Abstract Study Objective: Preterm birth delays maturation of autonomic cardiovascular
control, reflected in reduced heart rate variability (HRV) in preterm compared to term infants …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects one in 59
children in the United States. Although there is a mounting body of knowledge of cortical and …

The premature population reaching theoretical term suffers from a major deficit in autonomic
nervous system (ANS) activity, as can be seen from heart rate variability indices. Whether …

Unbuffered stress levels may negatively influence preterm-infants' autonomic nervous
system (ANS) maturation, thus affecting neurobehavior and psycho-emotional development …