Report of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in Preterm Infants Working Group of the National Advisory Council of Child Health and Human Development (NACHHD)

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TitleReport of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in Preterm Infants Working Group of the National Advisory Council of Child Health and Human Development (NACHHD)
SubjectThe state of the science in enteral feeding practices in premature infants and the risk for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
Purpose (e.g., abstract)The NEC WG was charged with the following: (1) Assess the scientific evidence regarding enteral feeding practices in premature infants and factors that may protect against or increase risk for NEC. (2) Identify important research gaps. (3) Make recommendations for potential future research directions.
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ISI or HISAisi
Link to Information Producthttps://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/advisory/council/NEC-working-group-of-council
ICNICHD
NIH ContactSarah Glavin
301-496-7898
glavins@mail.nih.gov
Reviewer Names and Expertise
Review Descriptionsee appendix A of report. 26 scientific experts participated in the review. The experts attended public meetings, reviewed and commented on the resulting report, based on their extensive knowledge of the subject matter. Comments were submitted to and adjudicated by the panel co-chairs.
Date of Review2024-09-16
Number of Reviewers26
Technical/Draft Reports, Public Comments and Presentationshttps://www.nichd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/inline-files/2024.09.16_NEC_WG_report_FINAL.pdf
Past Roster, Notices, Meeting Updateshttps://www.nichd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/inline-files/2024.09.16_NEC_WG_report_FINAL.pdf
Reviewer ExpertiseExpertise included neonatology, gasterointerology, epidemiology, health services research, lactation research, and other areas essential to the work.
How SelectedReviewers were selected on the basis of scientific expertise. Potential COI was assessed at the outset and individuals with COI were not selected.
Opportunity for Public Comment?no
Any Public Meetings?yes
Agenda Date2024-12-16