Other content tagged: position paper
The scientific debate on the use of probiotics in preterm infants: Does it save or risk infants’ lives?
The death of a preterm infant associated with bacteria in the probiotic prevention-treatment of NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) caused a stir. As a result, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a warning advising against the administration of probiotics in preterm and low birth weight infants. In a reply, the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) now takes the side of long-standing research findings and criticises the…
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New position paper on parenteral nutrition launched
EFCNI proudly announces the launch of their position paper “Addressing the nutritional emergency of preterm birth – Optimal practice in neonatal parenteral nutrition”! In July 2018, several international medical experts from various countries met in Munich for the international EFCNI roundtable on parenteral nutrition. During this roundtable, the content of the position paper was elaborated, highlighting the importance of parenteral…
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New translations of position paper on camera systems in the NICU available
The position paper Camera systems for live streaming in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is now available in English, Spanish, and Hungarian. It is based on the results of a project roundtable with well-known clinical experts from hospitals in Germany and Austria, organised by EFCNI. View more and download the position paper
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