The following is a summary of “Effect of probiotics on necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants: a network meta-analysis ...

The research team, led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center investigators, says the new findings advance the search for better treatments for NEC—a relatively rare condition, but still the most ...

Risk factors and differences in the presentation of NEC in preterm and full-term infants are compared and contrasted. The interaction between mucosal injury, infection, enteral feedings ...

Over 1,000 lawsuits have been filed against the nation’s leading baby formula manufacturers, alleging a link between cow milk ...

Back in October, a jury found North Chicago-based Abbott and Reckitt’s formula subsidiary Mead Johnson not responsible for a baby developing necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, from their ...

The decision to allow a new trial could have  implications for both the companies and families with babies born prematurely.

Missouri 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael Noble granted the plaintiff's motion for a new trial on Thursday, citing the “widespread misconduct” of defendants Abbott Laboratories Inc. and Mead ...

Babies in the NICU at Atrium Health Levine Children's celebrate St. Patrick's Day in festive green outfits, spreading luck ...

PAF levels were measured in 164 at-risk neonates with a mean gestation of 30 weeks before onset and during progression of NEC. [30] Higher PAF levels were found in 11 infants who developed NEC.