Premature Infants in NICUs Face a Higher Risk of NEC from Formula, Experts Warn

WHO raises alarm over birth defects, calls for wider newborn screening

Early diagnosis can save lives, prevent lifelong disability — Tedros By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation, (WHO) on Tuesday raised concerns over the growing burden of birth defects globally, calling on countries to expand newborn screening programmes to improve early detection and access to treatment. WHO in its newly unveiled report highlighted newborn screening [] The post WHO raises alarm over birth defects, calls for wider newborn screening appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kota maternal deaths probe: Second drug fails quality test in Rajasthan

Kota maternal deaths probe: Second drug fails quality test in Rajasthan

Infant formula containing cereulide toxin remains on sale in Switzerland

Infant formula sold in Switzerland still contains traces of cereulide, a toxin that can cause vomiting and diarrhoea in babies, according to an investigation by RTS. Although the products comply with the emergency threshold adopted by European food-safety authorities, the broadcaster questions both the scientific basis of that limit and the testing methods used to []

A Mom Said Infant Formula Killed Her Baby. The Manufacturer Didn’t Tell the FDA.

When makers of infant formula hear that babies got sick or died while using their products, what happens next is left largely to the manufacturers. They decide whether to inform the FDA about possible harm, which could trigger steps to protect the public.

Search For Answers As Several Women Die After C-Section In Kota

In this three-part series, NDTV investigates maternal deaths and severe post-delivery complications reported across government hospitals in Rajasthan.