Prematurity is a leading cause of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) tightly associated with white matter damage, including punctate white matter lesions (PWMLs). Hence, an improved detection of brain injury early in life in infants born very preterm is a top priority to predict NDDs and therefore to assess potential neuroprotective strategies and implement early interventions. 3D and quantitative tools at the bedside using ultrasound are expected to better detect and quantify not only PWMLs but also other brain structures with promising prognostic value to predict NDDs at 2 years of age.
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Identifying new early imaging biomarkers to predict NDDs at 2 years of age.
Timeframe: 2 years