Publications by authors named "Walaa Samy Elsawy"
Ital J Pediatr
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Bovine colostrum (BC) delivered via a liposomal system was tested as a supplement for premature infants, aiming to reduce the incidence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) due to its multiple beneficial factors for retinal development.
- A controlled trial involving 211 preterm infants found that those receiving BC had a significantly lower incidence of ROP compared to those who did not receive it (5% vs. 16%), along with improved growth and lower rates of suspected sepsis.
- The study concluded that BC intake positively impacted health outcomes in preterm infants, particularly reducing ROP, enhancing hemoglobin levels, and contributing to weight gain, although weight gain was the strongest predictor of reduced ROP.
