Dysfunctional brain connectivity and cognition in late preterm infants: novel perspectives on neurodevelopment and learning
María Inés Herrera
Late preterm birth, occurred between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation, constitutes a risk factor for neurodevelopment. Despite being initially considered as a near term group of newborns, late preterm infants have shown dysfunctions in cerebral connectivity and in learning at school age. This mini-review will summarize key findings of latest studies about altered brain connectivity and cognition in this clinical population. The present work will also discuss current research gaps and brain-behavior