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• Two New Studies Highlight Ways To Reduce Antibiotic Use in NICUs

  March 14, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New findings suggest that reducing the overuse of antibiotics in newborns could significantly lower their risk of developing late-onset sepsis or contracting antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can lead to severe illnesses or death, according to health experts.

• Similac, Enfamil NEC Side Effects Led to Newborn Undergoing Bowel Resection: Lawsuit

  October 31, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A mother says her newborn infant had to undergo multiple surgeries, resulting in lifelong injuries, due to the side effects of Similac and Enfamil, which the lawsuit says led to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

• Similac NEC Side Effects Led to Preemie Spending Months in NICU, Mother’s Lawsuit Alleges

  August 15, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Side effects of Similac formula left a Tennessee woman's child hospitalized for months in NICU, resulting in life-long injuries, a lawsuit filed against Abbott Laboratories claims.

• Early Use of Antibiotic For Preterm Infants Increases Risk of Health Problems, Death: Study

  July 9, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links early antibiotic use in premature infants to an increased risk of breathing problems and death.

• Study Shows Antibiotic Use Among Infants Can Be Reduced Without Adverse Effects

  May 24, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates infant antibiotic stewardship programs help reduce overuse of the drugs, preventing the creation of drug-resistant bacteria without negative side effects for the newborn.

• FDA Finds New Drager Neonatal Incubators Do Not Release Harmful Chemicals

  January 4, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has determined that new Drager neonatal incubators do not carry the same chemical risks as older models by other companies.

• FDA Issues Safety Recommendations for GE Neonatal Incubators Linked to Formaldehyde Emissions

  October 17, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is instructing hospitals how to safely use some GE Healthcare neonatal incubators which have been linked to potentially harmful formaldehyde emissions.

• Preterm Infants Given Probiotics Face Decreased Risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Study Finds

  June 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds the use of probiotics in NICUs appears to be linked to a decrease in necrotizing enterocolitis risks.

• Giving Human Milk Fortifier to Low Birth Weight Newborns Lowers NEC Risks: Study

  May 19, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Hospitals which have switched over to human milk-based formula in their NICU wards report lower infant NEC rates and large financial savings.

• Infants Surviving NEC Face Devastating and Permanent Injuries at Start of Life

  July 27, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Babies who undergo treatment for advanced NEC often face severe permanent injuries and complications.