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Breast milk ingredient could prevent necrotizing enterocolitis—deadly intestinal problem in preemies

An ingredient that naturally occurs in breast milk might be used to prevent premature babies from developing a deadly intestinal condition that currently is largely incurable, according to researchers at the University of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Modified formula aims to prevent death in premature infants

Necrotizing Entercolitis, an infection and inflammation that causes destruction of the intestine,affects about 10,000 babies a year in the country, and mortality rates are roughly 40 percent.

Medical research created May 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0