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Genetic and epigenetic factors and early life inflammation as predictors of neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Seminars in fetal & neonatal medicine - 1 Jun 2020
Oldenburg Kirsi S, O'Shea T Michael, Fry Rebecca C
Abstract excerpt
Among individuals born very preterm, perinatal inflammation, particularly if sustained or recurring, is highly likely to contribute to adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes, including cerebral white matter damage, cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. Antecedents and correlates of perinatal inflammation include socioeconomic disadvantage,...
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