Executive function relates to surface area of frontal and temporal cortex in very-low-birth-weight late teenagers

Being born with very low birth weight (VLBW; birth weight (BW) ≤1500g) is associated with increased risk of maldevelopment of the immature brain which may affect neurological functioning. Deficits in attention and executive function problems have been reported in VLBW survivors compared with healthy subjects.

Source: Early Human Development - February 29, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Heidi Furre Østgård, Anne Elisabeth Sølsnes, Knut Jørgen Bjuland, Lars Morten Rimol, Marit Martinussen, Ann-Mari Brubakk, Asta Kristine Håberg, Jon Skranes, Gro Christine Christensen Løhaugen Source Type: research