NIH R01 · 2024
The Impact of Music Medicine on Preterm Brain Development and Behavior
PROJECT SUMMARY / ABSTRACT Very preterm survivors continue to experience high rates of neurodevelopmental impairment (up to ~60%) after discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). These impairments lead to significant burden for individuals, communities, and society, as translate to high rates of special education in school, social and mental health difficulties, and reduced employment potential in adulthood. As primary prevention of preterm birth is presently infeasible, it is imperative to prioritize early interventions to mitigate adverse long-term effects of very preterm birth on child and family outcomes. One critical window for intervention is the third trimester of…
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