AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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The study by Ayushi Doshi explores the effectiveness of prophylactic probiotics in reducing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants. NEC is a severe intestinal condition affected by factors like prematurity and low birth weight. The research analyzes data from randomized control trials and cohort studies, involving 10,289 participants, finding that probiotics reduce NEC odds, supported by a meta-analysis showing an odds ratio of 0.65. This suggests incorporating probiotics into neonatal care may enhance gut microbiome and immune development. Further research is needed to determine optimal probiotic strains and dosages for treating NEC.

Keywords

prophylactic probiotics

necrotizing enterocolitis

preterm infants

meta-analysis

neonatal care