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Association between Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2024-09-23 pediatrics Title + abstract only
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Preterm infants are at high risk for systemic inflammatory disorders, including sepsis, meningitis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). The developing brain of the premature newborn is especially susceptible to the cascade of inflammatory mediators elaborated in these conditions that cross the blood-brain barrier. NEC, a severe and potentially fatal condition of the gut that occurs in premature newborns, is a prime example of how an inflammatory reaction, perhaps ini...

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