Reduced Neurosteroid Exposure Following Preterm Birth and Its’ Contribution to Neurological Impairment: A Novel Avenue for Preventative Therapies

Children born preterm are at an increased risk of developing cognitive problems and neuro-behavioral disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety. Whilst neonates born at all gestational ages, even at term, can experience poor cognitive outcomes due to birth-complica...

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Main Authors: Julia C. Shaw, Mary J. Berry, Rebecca M. Dyson, Gabrielle K. Crombie, Jonathan J. Hirst, Hannah K. Palliser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2019.00599/full