Very premature birth affects adolescent brain development and cognition

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Very premature birth is linked to lasting brain differences that impact adolescent cognition. Adolescents born over nine weeks early showed altered brain matter in areas crucial for attention, memory, and executive functions, explaining some cognitive deficits. These neuronal changes, identified in a study of over 2100 adolescents, persisted for four years, affecting cognitive performance.


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