Using an Artificial Neural Network to Predict Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Premature Infants
Mueller M, Taylor S, Wagner C, Almeida J. Using an Artificial Neural Network to Predict Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Premature Infants. 2009, 2172-2175. DOI: 10.1109/ijcnn.2009.5178635.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow birth weight infantsFear of NECImproved infant feedingInfant feeding regimensBirth weight infantsDegree of prematurityFirst postnatal monthWeight infantsPreterm infantsNecrotizing enterocolitisGestational agePremature infantsRisk factorsInfant feedingPostnatal monthHigh riskInfantsFeeding regimensNECEnterocolitisOne-thirdRiskImproved identificationPrematurityRegimensIntestinal Permeability in Preterm Infants by Feeding Type: Mother's Milk Versus Formula
Taylor SN, Basile LA, Ebeling M, Wagner CL. Intestinal Permeability in Preterm Infants by Feeding Type: Mother's Milk Versus Formula. Breastfeeding Medicine 2009, 4: 11-15. PMID: 19196035, PMCID: PMC2932544, DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2008.0114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst postnatal monthPreterm infantsIntestinal permeabilityHuman milkPostnatal monthMannitol ratioMother's milkDay 7Lactulose/mannitol ratioFormula-fed infantsDose-related mannerPostnatal day 7Low intestinal permeabilityEnteral feedingMannitol administrationNutritional agentsUrinary measurementsDay 14InfantsDay 30Majority of feedingsStudy periodTime pointsComplete study periodMonths