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Bifidobacterium infantis EVC001Administration is Associated with a Significant Reduction in Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants

The results of the study add to the growing body of evidence in support of select probiotic strains for clinical a

Bifidobacteria infantis EVC001 is Well-Tolerated and Improves Human Milk Oligosaccharide Utilization in Preterm Infants in the NICU

Human Milk Oligosaccharide Utilization Colonization with beneficial bifidobacteria is delayed in preterm infants

A Nutritional Approach to Feeding a Targeted Bacterial Strain in the NICU

Proposed here is a new lens through which to view NICU probiotic use, focusing on a nutritional rather than a pharmaceutical intervention to provide comprehensive management of the preterm gut microbiome, leading

When It Comes To Reading Infant Probiotic Labels, What’s Most Important?

When it comes to choosing a probiotic for your infant patients, product quality and label transparency should be top priorities.

Top 3 Considerations When Evaluating a Probiotic for Standard of Care in the NICU

Choosing the right probiotic for the NICU can be an overwhelming task. To facilitate this process, read these three important considerations.

Fecal pH: A Window Into The Infant Gut Microbiome

Data now show that fecal pH is directly linked to the composition of the gut microbiome and may be a useful tool to evaluate infant gut dysbiosis.

Diaper Dermatitis and Fecal pH:The Role of the Infant Gut Microbiome

Diaper dermatitis is a common occurrence in the NICU, with an estimated 29% of infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) affected during their hospitalization...

Choosing a Probiotic for Infant Use: Why Bacterial Strain Matters

The composition and function of the gut microbiome in early life are deeply connected to infant growth, metabolic function,and nutritional and immunological development.

Association of faecal pH with childhood stunting: Results from a crosssectional study

Elevated faecal pH was found to have a significant association with stunted growth. As an indicator

Diaper Rash: An Early Indicator of Gut Dysbiosis

Emerging data now suggest that diaper rash may be an early indicator of gut dysbiosis or an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria in the infant gut. 

Immune Development in the Neonate:  The Role of the Gut Microbiome

The composition of the infant gut microbiome is largely dependent on birth mode, infant diet and exposure to antibiotics, and the resulting community of microbes highly influence gut function, immune system programming a

Probiotics for Hospital Use: Choosing the Right Strain, Right Food and Right Form

With new data emerging that supports the use and efficacy of probiotics in infants, special consideration must be used for use in a hospital setting.

Use of B. infantis EVC001 in the NICU for Pathogen Defense Through Improved Nutrient Availability

Antibiotic use and C-section delivery can disrupt this mom-to-baby transfer of B.

B. infantis Colonization Creates A Protective Environment In The Infant Gut

The ability to metabolize HMOs differs among bacterial species, and the infant-adapted Bifidobacterium infantis (B. infantis) has been well documented to provide maximum utilization of HMO.

Mucus Degradation and Gut Microbes: Maintaining Gut Barrier Function in the Preterm Infant

The gastrointestinal tract is the main system involved in the uptake of nutrients and water, and simultaneously serves as an essential barrier against harmful substances and pathogens fro

The Influence of Human Milk on the Preterm Infant Gut Microbiome

Restoring, the newborn gut microbiome may be key to long term health in both premature and term infants.