Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC) Decreases the Incidence and Severity of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) – Validation in a Large Animal Model
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This study validates remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) as a protective intervention against necrotizing enterocolitis in a large animal model. RIC shows promise in reducing both incidence and severity of NEC, a life-threatening intestinal disease affecting 5-7% of preterm neonates.
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- Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) shows promise as a protective intervention against necrotizing enterocolitis in large animal models.
- NEC affects 5-7% of preterm neonates and remains a devastating intestinal disease with limited preventive strategies.
- RIC's protective effects against intestinal ischemia, previously demonstrated in rodents, now validated in clinically relevant large animal model.
- This translational research bridges the gap between rodent studies and potential human clinical trials for NEC prevention.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC) Decreases the Incidence and Severity of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) – Validation in a Large Animal Model. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-09-23. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9196?via_space=staycurrentmd
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