Tag: neonatal health
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Microbes in Breast Milk Help Shape Infant Gut Microbiomes
How breast milk nourishes more than just babies When we think of breastfeeding, nutrients, antibodies, and bonding often take the spotlight. Yet recent science highlights another important passenger riding along with every feeding: a diverse community of microbes. These tiny travelers, carried in human milk, may play a crucial role in shaping an infant’s gut…
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Intussusception in Newborns: Diagnostic Challenges in Tanzania’s Limited-Resource Settings
Introduction Intussusception—the telescoping of one part of the intestine into another—remains a critical cause of intestinal obstruction in young children. While most cases occur in infants aged 3 months to 2 years, early recognition in newborns is essential to prevent severe complications. In Tanzania, as in many limited-resource settings, delayed diagnosis and management pose substantial…