Preterm infants exposed to stressors in neonatal intensive care unit display reduced brain size, study finds
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 16:30
in Psychology & Sociology
New research shows that exposure to stressors in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is associated with alterations in the brain structure and function of very preterm infants. According to the study, infants who experienced early exposure to stress displayed decreased brain size, functional connectivity, and abnormal motor behavior.