In this review of 126 publications, we report that an overwhelming majority of adults born at
preterm gestations remain healthy and well. However, a small, but a significant fraction of …

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic respiratory disease associated with
premature birth that primarily affects infants born at less than 28 weeks' gestational age …

In 1998, Dr David Barker pioneered the novel idea that common chronic diseases result not
only from bad genes and an unhealthy lifestyle, but also from alterations in the intrauterine …

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) still carries a heavy burden of morbidity and mortality in
survivors of extreme prematurity. The disease is characterized by simplification of the …

Although survival has improved significantly in recent years, prematurity remains a major
cause of infant and childhood mortality and morbidity. Preterm births (< 37 weeks of …

Rationale: Growth and development during adolescence may modify the respiratory and
vascular differences seen among extremely preterm (EP) individuals in childhood and early …

Rationale: As more preterm infants recover from severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD),
it is critical to understand the clinical consequences of this condition on the lung health of …

Respiratory diseases in both children and adults are a major cause of morbidity and
mortality worldwide. Despite decades of research, mechanisms underlying the broad …

Progressive improvements in perinatal care and respiratory management of preterm infants
have resulted in increased survival of newborns of extremely low gestational age over the …

Emerging evidence suggests that adverse early life events can affect long-term health
trajectories throughout life. Preterm birth, in particular, is a significant early life event that …