How does gestational age affect growth and body composition of preterm twins?

Nadia LiottoPaola RoggeroFrancesca GiulianiDaniela MorniroliMaria L GiannìBeatrice BraccoCamilla MenisAnna OrsiPasqua PiemonteseOrsola AmatoFabio Mosca

Published in: Pediatric research (2019)

Twins and singletons born before 34 weeks' GA showed similar anthropometry and BC. Conversely, twin late-preterm infants showed different growth and BC compared to singletons.

Keyphrases

gestational age
body composition
birth weight
preterm birth
preterm infants
low birth weight
resistance training
bone mineral density
pet ct
postmenopausal women
body mass index