Exogenous glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) treatment may help fight neonatal parenteral nutrition associated liver disease (PNALD), a new study suggests. A new study finds that exogenous glucagon-like ...

Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace metal, required for normal growth and development. [1] Infants receive Mn from dietary sources, either formula or breast milk, although formula (especially ...

Endless data collection occurs in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) among physicians tasked with taking care of one of the most vulnerable populations: young babies. Researchers in the ...

Parenteral nutrition (PN) remains an indispensable intervention for neonates with compromised gastrointestinal function. However, the inadvertent introduction of oxidants within these nutritional ...

Whereas the evidence is clear that prolonged periods of no enteral nutrition are harmful, it is neither feasible nor appropriate to stop making infants NPO after surgery and/or during acute illness.