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Outcomes of preterm infants: morbidity replaces mortality

Marilee C Allen1, Elizabeth A Cristofalo, Christina Kim

  • 1Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. mallen2@jhmi.edu

Clinics in Perinatology
|September 6, 2011
PubMed

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Preterm birth rates are rising, impacting infant neurodevelopment. This review examines preterm infant outcomes and strategies to support their central nervous system (CNS) growth and development.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal neuroscience
  • Developmental pediatrics
  • Public health

Background:

  • Rising preterm birth rates in the US present a significant public health challenge.
  • Decreasing preterm mortality and lower limits of viability highlight the importance of neurodevelopmental outcomes.
  • Neuromaturation, the functional development of the central nervous system (CNS), is critical for preterm infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the outcomes of preterm infants.
  • To explore factors influencing neuromaturation in preterm infants.
  • To examine strategies for protecting and supporting preterm infant neurodevelopment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of preterm birth outcomes and neuromaturation.
  • Analysis of factors affecting central nervous system (CNS) development in preterm infants.
  • Examination of protective measures and support systems for preterm infants.

Main Results:

  • Preterm birth is associated with a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disabilities and altered CNS processing.
  • Multiple factors significantly influence the neuromaturation process in preterm infants.
  • Early and ongoing support is crucial for optimizing neurodevelopmental trajectories.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding neuromaturation is key to addressing neurodevelopmental challenges in preterm infants.
  • Interventions aimed at protecting preterm infants can mitigate long-term neurodevelopmental deficits.
  • Comprehensive care strategies are essential for supporting the growth and development of preterm infants.

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