2011
Microstructural and Functional Connectivity in the Developing Preterm Brain
Lubsen J, Vohr B, Myers E, Hampson M, Lacadie C, Schneider KC, Katz KH, Constable RT, Ment LR. Microstructural and Functional Connectivity in the Developing Preterm Brain. Seminars In Perinatology 2011, 35: 34-43. PMID: 21255705, PMCID: PMC3063450, DOI: 10.1053/j.semperi.2010.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm birthPreterm brainTerm control subjectsDiffusion tensor imaging studyFunctional connectivity studiesPreterm neonatesNeurodevelopmental impairmentControl subjectsAxonal integrityImaging studiesCognitive deficitsFunctional connectivityNeural circuitryFractional anisotropyTask-based connectivityNeural connectivityBrainExhibit alterationsNeurobiological basisConnectivity studiesWidespread alterationsMicrostructural connectivityBirthChildrenAlterations
2009
Long-term Outcome of Preterm Infants and the Role of Neuroimaging
Myers E, Ment LR. Long-term Outcome of Preterm Infants and the Role of Neuroimaging. Clinics In Perinatology 2009, 36: 773-789. PMID: 19944835, PMCID: PMC3808964, DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2009.07.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm birthPreterm infantsMajor public health problemAdverse neurodevelopmental outcomesLong-term outcomesRole of neuroimagingPublic health problemNew neuroimaging modalitiesNeurologic sequelaePreterm brainPreterm neonatesNeurodevelopmental outcomesNeurodevelopmental dysfunctionHigh riskNeurodevelopmental disabilitiesOutcome dataPerinatal medicineEarly markerSurvival rateHealth problemsNeuroimaging modalitiesBirthInfantsOutcomesMorbidity