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Structure and function: how to connect?

Neuroradiology volume 55, pages 55–64 (2013)Cite this article

Abstract

Introduction

The majority, but not all, of very preterm-born infants have difficulties with a variety of cognitive functions as children. It is critical to be able to predict as early as possible those who will have difficulties, to be able to direct appropriate interventions.

Methods

We are conducting multimodal structural and functional MRI studies in very preterm-born infants and following them with behavioural and neuroimaging assessments until 4 years of age. We are also completing structural and more complex functional imaging in school-aged very preterm-born children.

Results

A number of MRI measures between preterm and term age correlate with outcome at 2 years of age. Functional and structural differences are also seen at school age; examples from these various studies are presented.

Conclusion

Structural and functional studies in preterm-born versus term-born infants and children, particularly if completed longitudinally, provide important information on the evolution of brain–behaviour correlates and can help predict outcome in this high-risk population.

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Acknowledgments

This research was funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (Grant MOP-84399). I would like to thank all of the many excellent colleagues who are involved in all the different stages and aspects of this work, and the wonderful families who are participating in these studies.

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Keywords

  • Preterm
  • FMRI
  • Cortical thickness
  • Striatum