Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Respiratory Issues Among Top Premature Infant Mortality Causes: JAMA
Necrotizing enterocolitis was linked to a seven-fold increased risk of death among premature infants, the study found.
Necrotizing enterocolitis was linked to a seven-fold increased risk of death among premature infants, the study found.
The girl suffered vomiting, pain, and two cardiac arrests due to the side effects of Similac and Enfamil, the NEC lawsuit claims
A mother says deceptive Similac marketing led to a hospital feeding her prematurely born son the infant formula products, which led to NEC and his death.
Manufacturers use coupons, free samples and misleading information to trick mothers into believing their infant formula products are safe, the NEC formula lawsuit claims.
The newborn's NEC diagnosis resulted in the need for multiple bowel resections, his mother's lawsuit states
With survival rates for children born extremely premature increasing, healthcare providers will require more resources to meet their long-term needs
Lawsuit alleges manufacturers and hospital knew or should have known about the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) from Similac and Enfamil, but withheld warnings and continued to feed the formula to premature infants.
Abbott knew for years about the link between Similac Neosure and NEC for premature babies, but misled parents and doctors about the risk of cow's milk-based formula, according to the lawsuit.
A premature infant suffered permanent injuries after suffering NEC twice, resulting in permanent infant formula injuries
Lawsuit alleges feeding a premature infant Similac and Enfamil caused necrotizing enterocolitis, leading to a failure to thrive and cerebral palsy