In:
Journal of Child Neurology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 30, No. 12 ( 2015-10), p. 1633-1639
Abstract:
The preterm cerebellum is vulnerable to impaired development impacting long-term outcome. Preterm newborns ( 〈 32 weeks) underwent serial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. The association between parental education and cerebellar volume at each time point was assessed, adjusting for age at scan. In 26 infants, cerebellar volumes at term ( P = .001), but not birth ( P = .4), were associated with 2-year volumes. For 1 cm 3 smaller cerebellar volume (4% total volume) at term, the cerebellum was 3.18 cm 3 smaller (3% total volume) by 2 years. Maternal postsecondary education was not associated with cerebellar volume at term ( P = .16). Maternal postsecondary education was a significant confounder in the relationship between term and 2-year cerebellar volumes ( P = .016), with higher education associated with improved volumes by 2 years. Although preterm birth has been found to be associated with smaller cerebellar volumes at term, maternal postsecondary education is associated with improved growth detectable by 2 years.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0883-0738
,
1708-8283
DOI:
10.1177/0883073815576790
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2015
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2068710-2
