Preterm birth and infant diurnal cortisol regulation

Conclusions
Extremely preterm birth is associated with a flattened diurnal slope in infancy. This pattern of cortisol regulation could contribute to adverse metabolic and neurodevelopmental phenotypes observed in this population.

Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition - August 18, 2022 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Stoye, D. Q., Boardman, J. P., Osmond, C., Sullivan, G., Lamb, G., Black, G. S., Homer, N. Z., Nelson, N., Theodorsson, E., Reynolds, R. M., Mörelius, E. Tags: Short reports Source Type: research