Mechanisms of brain injury in the newborn.
Advances in obstetric and neonatal medical care have led to marked improvements in the chances of survival for extremely preterm and low birth weight babies. This review focuses on the mechanisms of neurological injury in extremely preterm and critically ill infants and discusses current progress in therapeutic strategies.
Wyatt
J S
JS
Perinatal Brain Research Group, University College London, London, UK. john.wyatt@uclh.org
D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000150:complications; D001921:Brain / Q000196:embryology; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003422:Critical Care; D047109:Fetal Development; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging