Anna Szabina Szele^1,*, Beáta Erika Nagy²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.5, pp. 699-709, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.021809

Abstract Preterm and low birth weight infants are at higher risk of neurodevelopmental outcomes; breastfeeding offers several beneficial aspects for them. This study aimed to describe the average neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants and examine the associations between neurodevelopment and breastfeeding among Hungarian preterm infants at 12 months of corrected age. 154 preterm infants with low birth weight (<2500 g) and their mothers were participated in this study. Bayley-III Screening Test (Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Screening Test, Third Edition) was administered to measure the cognitive, language and motor skills of infants; breastfeeding data was obtained through parental anamnesis. To… More >

Dawn Ilardi^1,2, Kim E. Ono^1,2, Rebecca McCartney³, Wendy Book⁴, Anthony Y. Stringer²

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.12, No.2, pp. 166-173, 2017, DOI:10.1111/chd.12434

Abstract Objective: Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at increased risk of psychological disorders and cognitive deficiencies due to structural/acquired neurological abnormalities and neurodevelopmental disorders as children. However, limited information is known about the neuropsychological functioning of adults with CHD. This study screened neuropsychological abilities and explored group differences related to cardiac disease severity and neurological risk factors in adults with CHD.
Design: Participants completed brief neuropsychological testing. Information about neurobehavioral and psychological symptoms, employment, education, and disability were also collected from the patient and a family member.
Results: Forty-eight participants with adult CHD completed neuropsychological testing. Visuospatial skills and… More >

Cheryl L. Brosig^1,2, Laurel Bear^1,2, Sydney Allen¹, Pippa Simpson¹, Liyun Zhang¹, Michele Frommelt^1,2, Kathleen A. Mussatto²

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.13, No.5, pp. 700-705, 2018, DOI:10.1111/chd.12632

Abstract Background and Objectives: Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at risk for neurodevelopmental (ND) delays. The purpose of this study is to compare the ND testing results of children with CHD at 2 and 4 years of age and determine if rates of ND delays change over time.
Methods: Children with CHD completed the Bayley Scales of Infant Development‐III (BSID‐III) at 2 years of age, and standardized neuropsychological measures at 4 years. Scores were compared with test norms and were classified as: average (within one SD of test mean); at risk (1‐2 SDs from the test mean); and delayed… More >

Leah Apalodimas, Benjamin Rush Waller III, Ranjit Philip, Judy Crawford, Jorden Cunningham, Shyam Sathanandam

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.1, pp. 90-94, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12705

Abstract Objectives: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common finding in preterm infants. A hemodynamically significant PDA may require intervention for closure. This article aims to describe a transcatheter PDA closure (TCPC) program for preterm infants and the components of a comprehensive outpatient follow-up strategy.
Setting: A multidisciplinary team approach including neonatology, cardiology, anesthesiology, medical transport team, pulmonology, cardiac surgery, neurodevelopmental specialist, nutrition, speech therapy, social work, research collaborators, and other health care specialists is integral to the dedicated care and promotion of wellness of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants.
Patients: To date, we have performed TCPC on 134 ELBW… More >