Study reveals subtle neuroimaging differences after late preterm birth

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Late preterm (LP) birth, defined as delivery at 34–36 weeks of gestation, occurs during a period of rapid brain development. White matter expands substantially, while synapse formation, dendritic growth, cortical folding and brain surface expansion continue. Previous studies have reported mixed findings, leaving the long-term effects of being born several weeks early unclear.

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Study reveals subtle neuroimaging differences after late preterm birth

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