Prematurity, Preterm-Born Adults, and Long-Term Effects on Children and Adults (Volume II)
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 July 2023) | Viewed by 8494

Special Issue Editor
Interests: BPD and hyperoxic lung injury; pulmonary hypertension; resuscitation; long-term effects of prematurity
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Dear Colleagues,
Advances in neonatal care have led to the improved survival of premature infants with a concurrent increase in the incidence of preterm births worldwide. However, the spectrum of preterm infants from the extremes of gestational age to late preterm infants is at high risk of adverse short-term and long-term outcomes. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, necrotizing enterocolitis, and neurodevelopmental impairment may alter these infants' growth and development trajectory. In addition, multi-system issues may complicate growth and development even into adulthood in preterm adults.
The Special Issue will address the problems related to prematurity as infants grow into adults. Morbidities such as asthma, lung function, pulmonary hypertension, organ-specific health issues (poor feeding, gastrointestinal, metabolic, and renal morbidities), or neurodevelopmental outcomes will be covered in this Special Issue. Caffeine, oxygen, nutrition, and other factors that influence the growth and development of preterm infants will be considered. Newer strategies, including machine learning and unique approaches such as bridging pediatric and adult programs to address the research gaps in longitudinal assessment and management of premature infants, contributing to improved survival and long-term outcomes as they grow into adults, are of interest.
We welcome articles from across the globe on all matters related to prematurity and long-term health to improve the lives of these infants. Both reviews and original research will be considered for publication. Authors are welcome to contact the editor directly at vkumar3@buffalo.edu for questions or clarifications.
Prof. Dr. Vasanth H.S. Kumar
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- hyperoxia
- prematurity
- caffeine
- asthma
- adults born preterm
- growth
- neurodevelopment
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