Evidence indicates that human milk (HM) is the best form of nutrition uniquely suited not only
to term but also to preterm infants conferring health benefits in both the short and long-term …

Multiple biologically active components of human milk support infant growth, health and
development. Milk provides a wide spectrum of mammary epithelial cell-derived …

Human milk represents a cornerstone for growth and development of infants, with extensive
array of benefits. In addition to exceptionally nutritive and bioactive components, human milk …

Objectives: To develop recommendations from the European Milk Bank Association (EMBA)
for the establishment and operation of human milk banks (HMB) in Europe. Method: A …

Background Human breast milk (HBM), which contains an abundant supply of exosomes, is
known to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Preterm infants are commonly given …

Bovine colostrum (BC), the first milk produced from cows after parturition, is increasingly
used as a nutritional supplement to promote gut function and health in other species …

Human breast milk (HBM) is an irreplaceable source of nutrition for early infant growth and
development. Breast-fed children are known to have a low prevalence and reduced risk of …

Background: The identification of independent clinical risk factors for necrotizing
enterocolitis (NEC) may contribute to early selection of infants at risk, allowing for the …

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) have attracted great interest in recent years due to
their role in boosting infants and adults health. According to several in vitro, in vivo and …

Recent data have revealed declines in the prevalence rates of NEC over the last decade in
premature infants. In contrast, SIP has either remained steady or risen during the same …