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 follow
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
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 ductus
1984
Intraventricular hemorrhage in the preterm neonate: Timing and cerebral blood flow changes
Ment L, Duncan C, Ehrenkranz R, Lange R, Taylor K, Kleinman C, Scott D, Sivo J, Gettner P. Intraventricular hemorrhage in the preterm neonate: Timing and cerebral blood flow changes. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1984, 104: 419-425. PMID: 6707798, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(84)81109-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGMH/IVHCerebral blood flowPostnatal hoursBlood flowEarly hemorrhagePreterm neonatesIntraventricular hemorrhageIVH groupUltrasound studyLow cerebral blood flowCerebral blood flow changesCerebral blood flow determinationsCranial ultrasound studiesHigh ventilator settingsCerebral blood flow valuesPatent ductus arteriosusBlood flow changesRisk factor analysisBlood flow determinationsBlood flow valuesTime of birthVigorous resuscitationNeonatal eventsDuctus arteriosusEchocardiographic studyPosthemorrhagic hydrocephalus. Low incidence in very low birth weight neonates with intraventricular hemorrhage.
Ment L, Duncan C, Scott D, Ehrenkranz R. Posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus. Low incidence in very low birth weight neonates with intraventricular hemorrhage. Journal Of Neurosurgery 1984, 60: 343-7. PMID: 6693962, DOI: 10.3171/jns.1984.60.2.0343.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCerebral HemorrhageCerebral VentriclesHumansHydrocephalusInfant, Low Birth WeightInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureConceptsIntraventricular hemorrhagePosthemorrhagic hydrocephalusLong-term neurodevelopmental handicapsNewborn Special Care UnitLow birth weight neonatesCranial ultrasound scanningCranial ultrasound studiesBirth weight neonatesBirth weight rangeCongenital aqueductal stenosisElevated intracranial pressureSpecial care unitsOccipitofrontal head circumferenceNon-hemorrhage groupNeurodevelopmental handicapPreterm infantsWeight neonatesCare unitPostnatal hoursAqueductal stenosisBirth weightEqual incidenceIntracranial pressureHead circumferenceGerminal matrix