Longitudinal study of very low birth weight infants until 9years of age; attention deficit hyperactivity and autistic features are correlated with their cognitive functions

Increasing attention has been given to neuro-developmental problems of very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) at school age. However, it remains unknown whether their neuro-cognitive function and psychiatric symptoms are mutually associated.

Source: Early Human Development - October 3, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Masayuki Ochiai, Masako Ichiyama, Mariko Iwayama, Yasuanri Sakai, Keiko Yoshida, Toshiro Hara Source Type: research