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Genetic polymorphisms and cerebral palsy in very preterm infants.
Pediatric research - 1 Apr 2005
Nelson Karin B, Dambrosia James M, Iovannisci David M, Cheng Suzanne, Grether Judith K, Lammer Edward
Abstract excerpt
In the present study, we examine whether selected genetic polymorphisms contribute to the development of cerebral palsy (CP) in very preterm infants. Subjects were 96 singleton infants with later-diagnosed CP and 119 control children, white non-Hispanic (n for CP=74, controls=88) or white Hispanic (CP=22, controls=31), born <32 wk gestation. Presence of CP was identified through state service agencies, with...
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