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Probiotics linked to fewer deaths in premature babies

Probiotic supplementation in very preterm babies was linked to a lower risk of both severe intestinal disease and death. This is shown by a new study from the Karolinska Institutet, published in JAMA Network Open .

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Probiotic supplementation in very preterm babies was linked to a lower risk of both severe intestinal disease and death. This is shown by a new study from the Karolinska Institutet, published in JAMA Network Open . The findings are based on data from nearly 4,700 babies born prematurely in Sweden. Very preterm babies are at increased risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious intestinal disease that can be life-threatening.

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