Relationships between sequential MRI in the neonatal period and early motor repertoire in very preterm infants

Early Human Development 2026 Open access

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Authors: Joanne George, Amanda Kwong, Kerstin Pannek, Simona Fiori, Carly R Luke, Christine Finn, Tommaso Biagioni, Linda Bonezzi, Anya Gordon, Andrea Guzzetta, Mark Chatfield, Robert S. Ware
+2 more Paul Colditz, Roslyn Nancy Boyd
DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2026.106609
Cited by: 1
References: 38

Abstract

Background Infants born very preterm frequently experience neurodevelopmental challenges. Early detection enables provision of targeted interventions to improve outcomes. Early neonatal and term-equivalent MRI and 3–5-month corrected age (CA) Prechtl Motor Optimality Score — revised (MOS-R) are useful prognostic tools, however structure–function relationships between them are not well established. Methods Infants born

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infant Development and Preterm Care Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Early Human Development
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
222
Pages
106609–106609
Publication date
14 June 2026
Language
EN