Royal Women's Hospital

Anxiety and mood disorders from childhood to adulthood in very preterm and term-born individuals

BACKGROUND: Very preterm (VP) birth has been associated with higher rates of anxiety and mood disorders, but the emergence and persistence from childhood to adulthood is unknown. This study examined prevalence rates and early risk factors of these disorders in VP and term-born in...

Developmental Care and Follow‐Up of Infants Exposed to Alcohol and/or Drugs in Utero: An Australian Benchmarking Survey

AIM: Infants exposed to alcohol and/or drugs (AoD) in utero are at considerable risk for developmental complications which are amenable to early intervention. There are no published guidelines in Australia for the allied health care of infants and toddlers (0-2 years) who have be...