Poor premature infant growth linked to lasting brain abnormalities

Poor premature infant growth linked to lasting brain abnormalities

Research led by the University of Granada (UGR) paves the way for new intervention and monitoring strategies for this high-risk population.

Premature babies who do not catch up well on growth may suffer brain abnormalities

Research led by the University of Granada (UGR) paves the way for new intervention and monitoring strategies for this high-risk population Nutrition and growth during the first years of life are critical for the development of children born prematurely. A new study from the University of Granada analyzes the long-term consequences of extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR), which affects 37% of premature infants. The researchers have identified possible persistent structural brain abnormalities.