Table 1.

Demographics

Group (n)	Gestational age at birth (weeks) M±SD Range	Birth Weight (grams) M±SD Range	Twins	Sex Female (%)	Race C- Caucasian AA-African American	NICU LOS (days) M±SD Range	Medical Dx
Full term (22)	39.5 ±1.1 37.3–41.0	3311±499 2322–4037	2	55%	86% -C 14% -AA	0	none
Preterm (18)	28.3±3.1 24.0–32.0	1178±493 480–2435	4	55%	5% -C 95%- AA	83±50 22–164	3 – Grade 3/4 IVH 2 – Ventricular Peritoneal shunt 4-Chronic lung Dz