These preterm newborns face many medical challenges ... we still don’t know exactly what causes NEC. The greatest risk factor for NEC is simply prematurity and the immaturity of the infant ...

The cause of NEC is unknown, though it is believed to be a combination of multiple risk factors, the most important being premature birth and very low birthweight. Other possible factors include ...

Study: Impact of probiotics on gut microbiome of extremely preterm ... in NEC risk in EP/ELBW infants. Additionally, the ...

Necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, is a serious disease that affects the intestines of (primarily) premature infants ... why doctors recommend feeding at-risk infants breast milk, starting ...

The CEO of Abbott Laboratories defended the company’s infant formula products Thursday, remarks that came as a trial continues this week in Missouri over allegations that Abbott’s formula led ...

Research has shown an association between consumption of cow’s milk-based formulas by very low birth weight, premature infants and a higher risk of developing NEC. But last month, the Centers ...