Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) has widespread implications for neonates. While mostly affecting preterm neonates, full-term neonates, especially those with congenital heart disease, are also at risk.

In 2001, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Neonatal Research Network reported (from a data set of 14 centers) an overall incidence of proven NEC of 7% in very ...

Preventing life-threatening NEC in babies The month of May marks NEC Awareness Month. NEC, necrotizing enterocolitis, is a life-threatening disease impacting babies. Dr. Amy Hair with Texas Children’s ...