Long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes after intrauterine and neonatal insults: A systematic review

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Background: Neonatal interventions are largely focused on reduction of mortality and progression towards Millennium Development Goal 4 (child survival). However, little is known about the global burden of long-term consequences of intrauterine and neonatal insults. We did a systematic review to estimate risks of long-term neurocognitive and other sequelae after intrauterine and neonatal insults, especially in low-income and middle-income countries. Methods: We searched Medline, Cumulative Ind...

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Authors: Mwaniki, M; Atieno, M; Lawn, J; Newton, C

• Journal: Lancet
• Volume: 379
• Issue: 9814
• Pages: 445-452
• Publication date: 2012-02-04
• DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(11)61577-8
• EISSN: 1474-547X
• ISSN: 0140-6736
• Language: English