systematic_review
    2020
    High Quality

    Enteral lactoferrin supplementation for prevention of sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants

    Pammi M, Suresh G

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    Low-certainty evidence that lactoferrin may decrease late-onset sepsis; little or no effect on NEC or mortality.

    Conclusions

    Evidence remains uncertain after inclusion of large trials.

    Limitations

    Heterogeneous products and doses.

    Supplements Studied

    Lactoferrin
    Compound

    Lactoferrin supplementation may reduce late-onset sepsis but has little or no effect on necrotising enterocolitis or all-cause mortality.

    Outcomes Measured

    Immune Function

    Lactoferrin supplementation may reduce late-onset sepsis, with low certainty of evidence.

    Study Details

    Year:2020
    Sample Size:6,400
    Quality Score:9/10

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