| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8777683 | Early Human Development | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
HC, total IQ, matrix reasoning and spatial span decrease with smaller retinal arteriolar diameter. Our findings suggest that maldevelopment of the cerebral microcirculation, as mirrored by the retinal microvasculature, has lasting effects on the growth of the brain and cognitive performance of prematurely born children.
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Fang-Fei Wei, Anke Raaijmakers, Zhen-Yu Zhang, Theun Pieter van Tienoven, Qi-Fang Huang, Wen-Yi Yang, Lutgarde Thijs, Harry A.J. Struijker-Boudier, Peter Verhamme, Karel Allegaert, Jan A. Staessen,