Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life, but many infants
receive pumped milk, formula, donor human milk, or other nutritional sources during this …

Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition during infancy and is associated with a broad
range of health benefits. However, there remains a significant and persistent need for …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Premature neonates are predisposed to necrotizing enterocolitis
(NEC), an idiopathic, inflammatory bowel necrosis. We investigated whether NEC occurs in …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating disease in premature infants with high case
fatality and significant morbidity among survivors. Immaturity of intestinal host defenses …

Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), the principle end-products produced by the anaerobic gut
microbial fermentation of complex carbohydrates (CHO) in the colon perform beneficial roles …

BACKGROUND: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) sometimes occurs after a transfusion, but it
is unclear whether this is a chance association or cause and effect. STUDY DESIGN AND …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common acquired gastrointestinal disease of
premature neonates and is a serious cause of morbidity and mortality. NEC is one of the …

A comprehensive review of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is provided; including history,
biological basis and frequently asked questions. In addition, a system of improved NEC …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in premature
infants. During NEC pathogenesis, bacteria are able to penetrate innate immune defenses …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the leading cause of death and long-term disability from
gastrointestinal disease in preterm infants, and is characterized by acute and chronic …