Sentence examples for functioning in preterms from inspiring English sources

Less is known about ventral stream functioning in preterms.

We postulated that polymorphisms in MMP genes might affect MMP function in preterm lungs and thus influence the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).

We postulated that polymorphisms in MMP genes might affect MMP function in preterm lung and thereby influence the risk of BPD at a given gestational age.

Assessing the quality of an infant's spontaneous motor-repertoire included in Prechtl's General-Movement-Assessment (GMA) has been shown to relate to later motor and cognitive functioning in preterm children without CP.

For example, maternal directive parenting seems to improve executive functioning in preterm-born, one year old infants (Van de Weijer-Bergsma E, Wijnroks L, Van Haastert IC, Boom J, Jongmans MJ: Maternal interactive styles and individual differences in developmental trajectories of attention and executive functioning in infants born preterm, submitted).

Its use has steadily risen over the last decade, and is often used as an adjunct treatment for a number of conditions, including those involving chronic pain and distress (Sherman et al. 2009; Field 2002), as well as enhancing growth and cognitive functioning in preterm infants (Field et al. 2010; Field et al. 2008; Procianoy et al. 2010) and preschoolers (Hart et al. 1998).

Objectives: We studied the left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in preterm infants during the first month of life in comparison with the respective patterns in term neonates.

To determine the reference intervals for serum cystatin C (CysC) and beta-trace protein (BTP) as markers of renal function in preterm and term neonates.

As little is known about the development of autonomic function in preterm infants, we contrasted autonomic cardiovascular control across the first 6 months after term-corrected age (CA) in preterm and term infants.

To assess cardiac morphology and function in preterm infants with fetal growth restriction (FGR) compared with an appropriate for gestational age cohort, and to ascertain clinical correlation with neonatal sequelae.

We also assessed which clinical variables may determine lung function in preterm infants.