Brain vein measurements could uncover hidden brain injury risk in very preterm babies

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A new study reveals that brain vein measurements could reveal hidden risks of brain injuries in very preterm babies, enabling timely medical interventions. This research provides significant insights into neonatal care and potentially improves outcomes for vulnerable infants.

Why do some premature babies suffer brain damage and others not? A new study led by pediatrician and neonatologist Dr. Fleur Camfferman (VUB/UZ Brussel) takes us closer to the answer. By examining not the supply but the flow of blood to the brain, doctors can see much more quickly which babies need extra protection. This discovery opens the way to a treatment tailored precisely to the needs of the smallest patient.