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Probiotics May Shield Preterm Infants from Brain Damage

8/23/2025

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Story summary
  • Studies link necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants to neurodevelopmental issues, indicating gut health affects brain development.
  • Postnatal infections may cause brain abnormalities, emphasizing the significance of the brain-gut axis.
  • Probiotic interventions may help reduce cognitive impairments associated with necrotizing enterocolitis.