The precise pathogenesis of NEC is elusive. For a brief review of GI anatomy and physiology, see Sidebar 2. As early as 1975, the triad of GI mucosal injury, presence of bacteria in the gut, and ...

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.

Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An independent study published in Advances in Neonatal Care found fewer cases of the potentially fatal intestinal disease necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) among very ...

Understanding the Relationship between Social Determinants of Health and Necrotizing Enterocolitis,” published in the ...

According to the NEC Society, more than 3,500 babies are diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis in the United States each year, and at least one baby dies from NEC every day. The ...

With help from the Colorado Milk Bank, a Bismarck milk depot is aiming to change that. If you’re a mother who isn’t making ...

For infants born before 34 weeks of gestation and with a birth weight <1,000 g, probiotics are associated with reduced mortality.