Minor neurological dysfunction in five year old very preterm children is associated with lower processing speed

Minor neurological dysfunction (MND) is present in one quarter to one third of children born very preterm (VP). The more severe form, complex (c)-MND has been associated with learning disabilities, behavioural and motor problems.

Source: Early Human Development - August 7, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tinka Kurpershoek, Eva S. Potharst-Sirag, Cornelieke S.H. Aarnoudse-Moens, Aleid G. van Wassenaer-Leemhuis Source Type: research