Journal article
Human and Bovine Colostrum for Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Meta-analysis
Abstract
CONTEXT: Human and bovine colostrum (HBC) administration has been linked to beneficial effects on morbidity and mortality associated with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effectiveness and safety of HBC for reducing NEC, mortality, sepsis, time to full-feed and feeding intolerance in preterm infants.
Authors
Sadeghirad B; Morgan RL; Zeraatkar D; Zea AM; Couban R; Johnston BC; Florez ID
Journal
, Vol. 142, No. 2,
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Publication Date
August 1, 2018
DOI
10.1542/peds.2018-0767
ISSN
0031-4005