Diseases of the preterm newborn such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia, necrotizing
enterocolitis, cerebral palsy, and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy continue to be major …

This study examined gut colonization patterns and host responses to fecal microbiota
transplantation (FMT) by different administration routes after preterm birth. In two separate …

The mortality rate of very preterm infants with birth weight< 1500 g is as high as 15%. The
survivors till discharge have a high incidence of significant morbidity, which includes …

Several environmental factors can influence the development and establishment of the early-
life microbiota. For example, exposure to different environmental factors from birth to …

Recent developments in paediatric gastrointestinal surgery have focused on minimally
invasive surgery, the accumulation of high-quality clinical evidence, and scientific research …

The field of infectious disease is undergoing a paradigm shift as the intestinal microbiome is
becoming understood. The aim of this review is to inform infectious disease physicians of the …

A key aspect of postnatal intestinal adaptation is the establishment of symbiotic relationships
with co-evolved gut microbiota. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most severe disease …

Massive DNA sequencing studies have expanded our insights and understanding of the
ecological and functional characteristics of the gut microbiome. Advanced sequencing …

Recent studies have highlighted the fact that the enteric microbiome, the trillions of microbes
that inhabit the human digestive tract, has a significant effect on health and disease …

Background Preterm infants are at risk of developing intestinal dysbiosis with an increased
proportion of Gammaproteobacteria. In this study, we sought the clinical determinants of the …