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Probiotics for prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2014 · Vol. 9(3) · pp. 584–671
Khalid AlFaleh✉(King Khalid University Hospital)Jasim Anabrees
Abstract
Enteral supplementation of probiotics prevents severe NEC and all cause mortality in preterm infants. Our updated review of available evidence strongly supports a change in practice. Head to head comparative studies are required to assess the most effective preparations, timing, and length of therapy to be utilized.
Infant Nutrition and HealthPediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and TreatmentsNeonatal and Maternal InfectionsNecrotizing enterocolitisMedicineIntensive care medicineEnterocolitisPediatricsGastroenterology
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Cross InfectionHumansInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureInfusions, ParenteralRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicInfant, Very Low Birth WeightProbioticsEnterocolitis, Necrotizing
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