Grey and White Matter Volume Changes after Preterm Birth: A Meta-Analytic Approach
Cross-sectional studies have reported lower brain grey matter volumes (GMV) and white matter volumes (WMV) in preterm (PT) born individuals.
…Very preterm birth and trajectories of domain-specific self-concept from childhood into adulthood
Self-concept refers to individuals’ perceptions of themselves in specific domains and is closely related with their overall self-esteem. Lower self-esteem has been reported in those born preterm (<37 weeks gestation), but the development of self-concept has not been studied in this population.
…Within amygdala: basolateral parts are selectively impaired in premature-born adults
Highlights
- Amygdala volume is reduced in premature-born adults.•
- Particularly accessory basal nuclei volumes are selectively reduced.•
- Structural covariance within basolateral amygdala is altered after premature birth.•
- Data suggest that prematurity has lasting and distinct effects on amygdala nuclei.•
- Basolateral amygdala development seems to be specifically impaired.
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Disturbed sleep in children born extremely preterm is associated with behavioural and emotional symptoms
Aim
To determine whether children born extremely preterm are at increased risk for sleep disturbances and to explore relationships between extremely preterm birth, sleep and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and emotional symptoms.
…Growth in extremely preterm children born in England in 1995 and 2006: the EPICure studies
Objectives To determine growth outcomes at 11 years of age in children born <27 weeks of gestation in England in 2006 (EPICure2) and to compare growth from birth to 11 years of age for births<26 weeks with those in England in 1995 (EPICure).
…Aberrant Claustrum Microstructure in Humans after Premature Birth
Several observations suggest an impact of prematurity on the claustrum. First, the claustrum’s development appears to depend on transient subplate neurons of intra-uterine brain development, which are affected by prematurity.
…Changes in emotional problems, hyperactivity and conduct problems in moderate to late preterm children and adolescents born between 1958 and 2002 in the United Kingdom
Preterm birth is a risk factor for the development of emotional and behavioural problems in childhood and adolescence. Given the substantial improvements in neonatal care across decades, it has been expected that the difference in emotional problems, hyperactivity, and conduct problems between moderate to late preterm (MLPT) and full term (FT) children and adolescents have declined in recent years.
…Associations Between Language Difficulties, Peer Victimization, and Bully Perpetration From 3 Through 8 Years of Age: Results From a Population-Based Study
Background and purpose: Schoolchildren with language difficulties experience more peer-victimization compared to their typically developing (TD) peers.
…Bed-Sharing in the First 6 Months: Associations with Infant-Mother Attachment, Infant Attention, Maternal Bonding, and Sensitivity at 18 Months
The objective of this study was to investigate whether bed-sharing during the first 6 months of life is associated with infant’s attachment and behavioral outcomes and mother’s bonding and sensitive parenting at 18 months of age.
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