Prenatal methamphetamine exposure is associated with reduced subcortical volumes in neonates

Conclusions Our findings showing reduced caudate and thalamus volumes in neonates with prenatal methamphetamine exposure are consistent with previous findings in older exposed children, and demonstrate that these changes are already detectable in neonates. Continuing research is warranted to examine whether reduced subcortical volumes are predictive of cognitive, behavioural and affective impairment in older children.
Source: Neurotoxicology and Teratology - Category: Toxicology Source Type: research