Adrenal Steroid Metabolism and Blood Pressure in 5- to 7-Year-Old Children Born Preterm as Compared to Peers Born at Term
Background: Previous studies indicated preterm birth to be a risk factor for hypertension in adolescence and adulthood. However, studies in children investigating the underlying mechanisms are scarce.Objective: We hypothesized children born preterm to have higher excretion of cortisol and/or androge...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/a736df8dfce04cda817bdb3845b4a5c0 |
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