The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 1 , Pages 5-6 , July 2008

School Outcome in Late Preterm Infants: A Cause for Concern

  • Lucky Jain, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. Lucky Jain, Emory University School of Medicine, 2015 Uppergate Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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    Brain weight at different ages from 20 to 40 (term) gestational weeks is expressed at each age as a percent of term brain weight. At 34 gestational weeks, the overall brain weight is 65% of term weigh

    Brain weight at different ages from 20 to 40 (term) gestational weeks is expressed at each age as a percent of term brain weight. At 34 gestational weeks, the overall brain weight is 65% of term weight. The percent brain weights are based on the data of Guihard-Costa and Larroche,20 reproduced with permission from H. C. Kinney.6 Arrow highlights brain weight at 34 weeks' gestation.

 Supported by National Institutes of Health Grant R01-HL-063306.

PII: S0022-3476(08)00188-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.03.001

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 1 , Pages 5-6 , July 2008

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