Necrotising enterocolitis is one of the most common gastrointestinal emergencies in
newborn infants. Here we review the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and …

The human intestinal microbial ecosystem plays an important role in maintaining health. A
multitude of diseases including diarrhoea, gastrointestinal inflammatory disorders, such as …

Production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) in the intestinal lumen may play an important
role in the maintenance of the intestinal barrier. However, overproduction/accumulation of …

Fat is an important component of human milk and infant formula (IF), delivering half of the
energy a baby needs. Nowadays, mostly vegetable fats are used in IFs; however, the use of …

The human intestinal microbiota, establishing a symbiotic relationship with the host, plays a
significant role for human health. It is also well known that a disease status is frequently …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among infants
in the neonatal intensive care unit. Here we review the epidemiology and pathophysiology …

Necrotizing enterocolitis is an inflammatory bowel disease of neonates with significant
morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Due to the multifactorial nature of the disease and …

Background & Aims: Preterm birth and formula feeding are key risk factors associated with
necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in infants, but little is known about intestinal conditions that …

Preterm birth is associated with immature digestive function that may require the use of total
parenteral nutrition and special oral feeding regimens. Little is known about the responses …

Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), the principle end-products produced by the anaerobic gut
microbial fermentation of complex carbohydrates (CHO) in the colon perform beneficial roles …