Modeling premature brain injury and recovery
Scafidi J, Fagel DM, Ment LR, Vaccarino FM. Modeling premature brain injury and recovery. International Journal Of Developmental Neuroscience 2009, 27: 863-871. PMID: 19482072, PMCID: PMC2783901, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2009.05.009.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsBrain injuryAnimal modelsSignificant public health problemPremature brain injuryPublic health problemRelevant animal modelsNeurodevelopmental sequelaePreterm brainPreterm infantsPremature birthPreclinical modelsHealth problemsInjuryBrain structuresCellular mechanismsBrainInfantsSchool ageNeuroanatomical structuresVariable degreesRecent insightsEpigenetic mechanismsSequelaeTherapyRecovery