Neonatal fatty acid status and neurodevelopmental outcome at 9years

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) are important for prenatal brain development. Previous studies of others assessed outcome until 7years. The associations between neonatal LCPUFA status and long-term developmental outcome are debated.

Source: Early Human Development - July 28, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Corina de Jong, Hedwig K. Kikkert, Jorien Seggers, Gunther Boehm, Tamas Decsi, Mijna Hadders-Algra Source Type: research