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 …

Preterm birth survivors are at a higher risk of growth and developmental disabilities
compared to their term counterparts. Development of strategies to lower the complications of …

Since the completion of the first edition of this book, major developments have occurred in
the pharmaceutical industry that have shaped the field of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy …

Background: Preterm infants fed fortified human milk (HM) grow more slowly than those fed
preterm formulas. These differences could be related to the variability in the macronutrient …

The developing brain of the very low birth weight (VLBW) infant is highly sensitive to effects
of the nutritional milieu during the neonatal hospitalization and after discharge. Strategies to …

Mother's own milk is widely recognized as the optimal feeding for term infants, but also
provides health benefits that are of vital importance for sick and preterm infants in neonatal …

Background Fortifying human milk contributes to the prevention of postnatal growth failure in
preterm infants. Because of the natural variability of human milk, targeted fortification of …

Human milk is the preferred feeding for both term and preterm infants. While being
considered optimal for term infants, human milk, even from mothers delivering preterm …

The number of infants born preterm including extremely premature babies is rising
worldwide, particularly in low-and middle-income countries, which challenge neonatologists …

Premature birth rates and premature infant morbidity remain discouragingly high. Improving
nourishment for these infants is the key for accelerating their development and decreasing …