Neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants: a recent literature review.

Background: Over the past several decades, improvements in technology in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) have led to improved survival of preterm infants. Some studies have found that premature infants are at higher risk of behavioral problems, motor and sensory abnormalities, developmental delay, and poorer academic performance, while other studies have found no significant difference.

Methods: A literature search was conducted through PubMed for articles published between January 2018 and September 2019.