Biology versus environment in the extremely low-birth weight infant

Authors
Lester, BM Miller-Loncar, CL
Citation
Bm. Lester et Cl. Miller-loncar, Biology versus environment in the extremely low-birth weight infant, CLIN PERIN, 27(2), 2000, pp. 461
Citations number
76
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
CLINICS IN PERINATOLOGY
ISSN journal
00955108 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0095-5108(200006)27:2<461:BVEITE>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
This article examines the role of biologic and environmental factors in det ermining the long-term outcomes of extremely low-birth weight infants. Rese arch focusing on follow-up to at least 4 years of age is reviewed. Methodol ogic issues related to sampling, the use of control groups, and diagnostic criteria are also discussed. The use of cumulative models of risk for exami ning the relative contribution of environmental and biologic factors is pre sented.