Extreme prematurity leaves lasting marks on children's brain structure

A decade-long study finds that extremely premature infants show distinctive brain volume changes by age 10, suggesting early intervention programs may need to account for these neurological differences. The findings could reshape how healthcare systems screen and support premature birth survivors, affecting treatment protocols and educational planning.

Originaltitel: Extreme prematurity and perinatal risk factors related to extremely preterm birth are associated with complex patterns of regional brain volume alterations at 10 years of age: a voxel-based morphometry study