Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has widespread implications for neonates. While mostly affecting preterm neonates, full-term neonates, especially those with congenital heart disease, are also at risk.

We have previously shown that heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (HB-EGF ... including a model of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). In addition to its trophic effects which are ...

The quality of care to low birth weight (LBW) infants has improved as a result of modern technology and advances in neonatology. Along with this increased survival of LBW infants, the diagnosis of ...