Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has widespread implications for neonates. While mostly affecting preterm neonates, full-term neonates, especially those with congenital heart disease, are also at risk.

An umbrella meta-analysis confirms that probiotic supplementation, especially multi-strain, lowers the risk of necrotising enterocolitis and related mortality in preterm infants.

The efficacy of indomethacin therapy and the risk of NEC were evaluated by retrospective data analysis of 250 preterm neonates with echocardiogram-confirmed PDA who were treated with indomethacin ...

The lawsuits allege the companies concealed the fact that their formula, including products made specifically for premature infants, increased the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis compared to ...

Currently, preemies in a neonatal intensive care unit are fed by IV, receiving a drip-drop handmade blend of nutrients that doctors call total parenteral nutrition, or TPN. This is the only way to ...

“What’s frightening is that some preterm babies can contract a horrible disease called necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC. The gut becomes perforated, usually causing the infant to die.

With people becoming increasingly conscious about their health, more attention is given to food labels and ingredient lists, especially additives. Xanthan gum is one such additive found in many foods, ...

One would think that fibers related to promoting health and wellness, specifically digestive health and immune health, would be growing nicely today.