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Entry for July 28, 2008 - Visual and Motor Problems in Low Birth Weight Children

Recent research indicated that adolescents with a significant birth history for low birth weight had higher odds for motor problems that were influenced by visual problems (especially visual acuity).  Adolescents with a birth history of small for gestational age had higher odds for motor problems when compared to control group but the motor problems were not affected by visual problems. 


Reference:  Kari Anne I. Evensen, Susanne Lindqvist, Marit S. Indredavik, Jon Skranes, Ann-Mari Brubakk and Torstein Vik (2008) Do visual impairments affect risk of motor problems in preterm and term low birth weight adolescents? European Journal of Paeditric Neurology doi:10.1016/j.ejpn.2008.02.009 


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2008-07-29 01:12:18 GMT