2001
Neonatal auditory activation detected by functional magnetic resonance imaging
Anderson A, Marois R, Colson E, Peterson B, Duncan C, Ehrenkranz R, Schneider K, Gore J, Ment L. Neonatal auditory activation detected by functional magnetic resonance imaging. Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2001, 19: 1-5. PMID: 11295339, DOI: 10.1016/s0730-725x(00)00231-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional magnetic resonance imagingAuditory stimulationSuperior temporal regionsSuperior temporal gyrusAuditory cortical activationMagnetic resonance imagingFunctional brain imagingBlood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) signalLevel-dependent signalBOLD signal responseAuditory stimuliBrain activationFMRI studyAuditory activationTemporal gyrusResonance imagingBOLD responseCortical activationHuman infantsTemporal regionsAdult control subjectsBrain imagingHealthy neonatesPure tonesControl subjects
2000
Regional Brain Volume Abnormalities and Long-term Cognitive Outcome in Preterm Infants
Peterson B, Vohr B, Staib L, Cannistraci C, Dolberg A, Schneider K, Katz K, Westerveld M, Sparrow S, Anderson A, Duncan C, Makuch R, Gore J, Ment L. Regional Brain Volume Abnormalities and Long-term Cognitive Outcome in Preterm Infants. JAMA 2000, 284: 1939-1947. PMID: 11035890, DOI: 10.1001/jama.284.15.1939.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegional brain volumesLong-term cognitive outcomesPreterm childrenPreterm infantsBrain volumeBasal gangliaCorpus callosumCognitive outcomesRegional brain volume abnormalitiesTerm control childrenCase-control studyBrain volume abnormalitiesPoor cognitive outcomesRegional cortical volumesStructural magnetic resonanceMidtemporal cortexPreterm birthPremature birthTemporal hornPerinatal variablesSubgenual cortexUniversity Medical SchoolCortical volumeHigh prevalenceLongitudinal followSpontaneously Infected Cephalohematoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Goodwin M, Persing J, Duncan C, Shin J. Spontaneously Infected Cephalohematoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2000, 11: 371-375. PMID: 11314386, DOI: 10.1097/00001665-200011040-00017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOutcome of Children in the Indomethacin Intraventricular Hemorrhage Prevention Trial
Ment L, Vohr B, Allan W, Westerveld M, Sparrow S, Schneider K, Katz K, Duncan C, Makuch R. Outcome of Children in the Indomethacin Intraventricular Hemorrhage Prevention Trial. Pediatrics 2000, 105: 485-491. PMID: 10699097, DOI: 10.1542/peds.105.3.485.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalBrain Damage, ChronicCerebral HemorrhageCerebral VentriclesChild, PreschoolDose-Response Relationship, DrugFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIndomethacinInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, Premature, DiseasesMaleNeurologic ExaminationNeuropsychological TestsPregnancyConceptsLow-dose indomethacinIntraventricular hemorrhagePlacebo childrenIndomethacin therapyPreterm infantsEarly administrationNeurologic examinationPrevention trialsLow birth weight preterm infantsStudy childrenBirth weight preterm infantsSeverity of IVHLow birth weight survivorsMean gestational ageWeight preterm infantsAdverse neurodevelopmental outcomesOutcome of childrenStandard neurologic examinationYears of ageNeurodevelopmental handicapPreterm neonatesNeurodevelopmental examinationNeurodevelopmental outcomesCerebral palsyGestational age
1996
Neurodevelopmental outcome at 36 months' corrected age of preterm infants in the Multicenter Indomethacin Intraventricular Hemorrhage Prevention Trial.
Ment L, Vohr B, Oh W, Scott D, Allan W, Westerveld M, Duncan C, Ehrenkranz R, Katz K, Schneider K, Makuch R. Neurodevelopmental outcome at 36 months' corrected age of preterm infants in the Multicenter Indomethacin Intraventricular Hemorrhage Prevention Trial. Pediatrics 1996, 98: 714-8. PMID: 8885951, DOI: 10.1542/peds.98.4.714.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCerebral HemorrhageChild DevelopmentChild, PreschoolChi-Square DistributionCyclooxygenase InhibitorsHumansIndomethacinInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureInfant, Premature, DiseasesInfant, Very Low Birth WeightIntelligence TestsNeurologic ExaminationUltrasonography, Doppler, TranscranialConceptsLow-dose indomethacinMonths' corrected ageIntraventricular hemorrhageCorrected ageNeurodevelopmental followLong-term neurodevelopmental followLow birth weight infantsLow birth weight neonatesBirth weight infantsMean gestational ageBirth weight neonatesStandard neurologic examinationAdverse cognitive outcomesIncidence of deafnessDose indomethacinWeight infantsPreterm infantsProspective trialWeight neonatesCranial ultrasoundEarly administrationNeurodevelopmental outcomesNeurologic examinationCerebral palsyGestational age
1995
Antenatal steroids, delivery mode, and intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm infants
Ment L, Oh W, Ehrenkranz R, Philip A, Duncan C, Makuch R. Antenatal steroids, delivery mode, and intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm infants. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1995, 172: 795-800. PMID: 7892866, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(95)90001-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly intraventricular hemorrhageAntenatal steroidsIntraventricular hemorrhageCesarean sectionPreterm infantsAntenatal steroid treatmentCesarean section deliveryHours of lifeMore vaginal deliveriesDelivery modePostnatal indomethacinSection deliveryWeight infantsSteroid treatmentVaginal deliveryHemorrhageInfantsSteroidsIndependent roleHoursDeliveryMulticenterIndomethacinTrialsEchoencephalography
1994
Low-dose indomethacin therapy and extension of intraventricular hemorrhage: A multicenter randomized trial
Ment L, Oh W, Ehrenkranz R, Phillip A, Vohr B, Allan W, Makuch R, Taylor K, Schneider K, Katz K, Scott D, Duncan C. Low-dose indomethacin therapy and extension of intraventricular hemorrhage: A multicenter randomized trial. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1994, 124: 951-955. PMID: 8201485, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(05)83191-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-grade intraventricular hemorrhageIntraventricular hemorrhageAdverse eventsBirth weightLow birth weight infantsDistribution of hemorrhageGrade intraventricular hemorrhageBirth weight infantsPlacebo-controlled trialPercentage of infantsPatent ductus arteriosusGm birth weightHours of ageIndomethacin therapyWeight infantsApgar scoreParenchymal involvementSaline placeboDuctus arteriosusGestational ageIntracranial hemorrhagePostnatal hoursCascade of eventsPatent ductusCranial sonogramsLow-dose indomethacin and prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage: a multicenter randomized trial.
Ment L, Ehrenkranz R, Duncan C, Scott D, Taylor K, Katz K, Schneider K, Makuch R, Oh W, Vohr B, Philip A, Allan W. Low-dose indomethacin and prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage: a multicenter randomized trial. Pediatrics 1994, 93: 543-50. PMID: 8134206, DOI: 10.1542/peds.93.4.543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow birth weight neonatesSeverity of IVHBirth weight neonatesIntraventricular hemorrhageWeight neonatesDose indomethacinBirth weightGrade 4 intraventricular hemorrhageSerial cranial ultrasound examinationsSignificant adverse drug eventsPercent of neonatesPlacebo-controlled trialPatent ductus arteriosusCranial ultrasound examinationMajor risk factorAdverse drug eventsHours of ageFirst postnatal dayDuctal closureProphylactic indomethacinApgar scoreNeurodevelopmental handicapParenchymal involvementPlacebo groupAdverse events
1993
Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Prematurity
Duncan C, Ment L. Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Prematurity. Neurosurgery Clinics Of North America 1993, 4: 727-734. PMID: 8241793, DOI: 10.1016/s1042-3680(18)30562-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraventricular hemorrhageRisk of hemorrhageCerebral blood flowGerminal matrix tissueDiagnostic imaging techniquesPosthemorrhagic hydrocephalusPreterm neonatesClinical manifestationsBlood flowVentricular systemHemorrhageCapillary bedMatrix tissueImaging techniquesPossible rupturePrematurityHydrocephalusNeonatesNeuropathologyParenchymaBrainRisk period for intraventricular hemorrhage of the preterm neonate is independent of gestational age.
Ment L, Oh W, Ehrenkranz R, Philip A, Schneider K, Katz K, Taylor K, Duncan C, Makuch R. Risk period for intraventricular hemorrhage of the preterm neonate is independent of gestational age. Seminars In Perinatology 1993, 17: 338-41. PMID: 8290976.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
Risk factors for early intraventricular hemorrhage in low birth weight infants
Ment L, Oh W, Philip A, Ehrenkranz R, Duncan C, Allan W, Taylor K, Schneider K, Katz K, Makuch R. Risk factors for early intraventricular hemorrhage in low birth weight infants. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1992, 121: 776-783. PMID: 1432433, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(05)81915-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGMH/IVHBirth weightRisk factorsIntraventricular hemorrhageLow birth weight infantsBirth weight infantsMaternal risk factorsGm birth weightMore vaginal deliveriesIndependent prognostic indicatorGerminal matrix hemorrhageHigh-grade hemorrhageRisk factor dataGroups of infantsMode of deliveryEarly intraventricular hemorrhagePrimary hospitalizationSevere IVHTocolytic useWeight infantsPreterm infantsVaginal deliveryVertex presentationGestational ageIVH group
1989
Beagle puppy model of perinatal asphyxia: Blockade of excitatory neurotransmitters
Ment L, Stewart W, Petroff O, Duncan C, Montoya D. Beagle puppy model of perinatal asphyxia: Blockade of excitatory neurotransmitters. Pediatric Neurology 1989, 5: 281-286. PMID: 2553028, DOI: 10.1016/0887-8994(89)90018-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist MK801Cerebral blood flowBlood flowPerinatal asphyxiaCerebral high-energy phosphatesN-methyl-D-aspartate receptorsSaline 15 minBeagle puppy modelModel of ischemiaNewborn beagle puppiesHigh-energy phosphatesNeuropathologic damageAsphyxial insultPuppy modelNeuronal changesCerebral lactateExcitatory neurotransmitterBrainstem structuresPhosphocreatine levelsDrug treatmentMetabolic insultsBeagle puppiesMK801InsultPuppiesThromboxane synthesis inhibitor in a beagle pup model of perinatal asphyxia.
Ment L, Stewart W, Petroff O, Duncan C. Thromboxane synthesis inhibitor in a beagle pup model of perinatal asphyxia. Stroke 1989, 20: 809-814. PMID: 2728050, DOI: 10.1161/01.str.20.6.809.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCerebral blood flowThromboxane synthesis inhibitorBlood flowPerinatal asphyxiaSynthesis inhibitorCGS 13080Intraventricular hemorrhageLactate levelsCerebral regionsHigh incidenceMetabolic alterationsWhite matterLactate concentrationAsphyxiaBrain extractsInsultPhosphocreatine concentrationPupsSalineInhibitorsHemorrhageProstaglandinsMedulla
1988
Intraventricular hemorrhage of the preterm neonate: prevention studies.
Ment L, Ehrenkranz R, Duncan C. Intraventricular hemorrhage of the preterm neonate: prevention studies. Seminars In Perinatology 1988, 12: 359-72. PMID: 3065945.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRandomized low-dose indomethacin trial for prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage in very low birth weight neonates
Ment L, Duncan C, Ehrenkranz R, Kleinman C, Taylor K, Scott D, Gettner P, Sherwonit E, Williams J. Randomized low-dose indomethacin trial for prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage in very low birth weight neonates. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1988, 112: 948-955. PMID: 3373405, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(88)80225-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraventricular hemorrhageGerminal matrixPostnatal hoursUrinary outputDay 5Placebo-controlled prospective trialLow birth weight neonatesDuctus arteriosus shuntIndomethacin-treated infantsSerum indomethacin levelsBirth weight neonatesCardiac ultrasound studiesAdequate urinary outputGroups of infantsIndomethacin trialStudy medicationApgar scorePreterm neonatesProspective trialWeight neonatesDuctus arteriosusGestational ageSerum electrolytesBirth weightPatent ductusBeagle puppy model of perinatal asphyxia: Alterations in cerebral blood flow and metabolism
Ment L, Stewart W, Gore J, Duncan C. Beagle puppy model of perinatal asphyxia: Alterations in cerebral blood flow and metabolism. Pediatric Neurology 1988, 4: 98-104. PMID: 3149477, DOI: 10.1016/0887-8994(88)90048-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCerebral blood flowBeagle puppy modelPerinatal asphyxiaPuppy modelBlood flowControl of CBFUncoupling of CBFATP/Pi ratioBaseline 1 hourRadioactive microsphere determinationsPCr/PiWhite matter regionsDays of ageAsphyxial episodesAsphyxial insultNeurodevelopmental handicapArterial pressureClinical sequelaeElectrocerebral silenceMicrosphere determinationBrainstem structuresCBF dataBaseline valuesPathologic conditionsAsphyxia
1987
Perinatal neurosurgical problems.
Duncan C, Ogle E. Perinatal neurosurgical problems. Seminars In Perinatology 1987, 11: 171-9. PMID: 3554520.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1986
Bacterial meningitis as an etiology of perinatal cerebral infarction
Ment L, Ehrenkranz R, Duncan C. Bacterial meningitis as an etiology of perinatal cerebral infarction. Pediatric Neurology 1986, 2: 276-279. PMID: 3508700, DOI: 10.1016/0887-8994(86)90019-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBacterial meningitisCerebral infarctionNewborn Special Care UnitPerinatal cerebral infarctionSpecial care unitsMonths of ageEarly intervention servicesNeurodevelopmental sequelaeNeuropathologic studiesCare unitTomographic scanSecondary edemaNeonatal scansSignificant incidenceMortality rateVascular distributionMeningitisInfarctionIntervention servicesSubsequent scansNeonatesTomographic studiesScansMonthsSignificant improvement
1985
Randomized indomethacin trial for prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage in very low birth weight infants
Ment L, Duncan C, Ehrenkranz R, Kleinman C, Pitt B, Taylor J, Scott D, Stewart W, Gettner P. Randomized indomethacin trial for prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage in very low birth weight infants. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1985, 107: 937-943. PMID: 3906073, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(85)80197-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal intraventricular hemorrhageIntraventricular hemorrhagePostnatal hoursDuctus arteriosusLow birth weight infantsIndomethacin-treated groupIndomethacin-treated infantsPlacebo-treated patientsBirth weight infantsInitiation of therapyPatent ductus arteriosusCardiac ultrasound studiesIndomethacin trialApgar scoreWeight infantsPreterm neonatesControl infantsGestational ageOverall incidenceCerebral microvasculatureSerum electrolytesUrinary outputBirth weightClotting functionsUltrasound studyIntraventricular hemorrhage in a term neonate secondary to a third ventricular AVM. Case report.
Heafner M, Duncan C, Kier E, Ment L, Scott D, Kolaski R, Sorgen C. Intraventricular hemorrhage in a term neonate secondary to a third ventricular AVM. Case report. Journal Of Neurosurgery 1985, 63: 640-3. PMID: 3875699, DOI: 10.3171/jns.1985.63.4.0640.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraventricular hemorrhageUncomplicated full-term gestationsFull-term neonatesFull-term gestationDays of lifeMonths of ageDigital subtraction arteriographyDays of ageAcute onsetPostoperative courseTerm neonatesHealthy infantsSeizure disorderArteriovenous malformationsDifferential diagnosisThird ventricleComputerized tomographyYoung infantsHemorrhageArteriographyAngiomaNeonatesInfantsDiagnosisAge