Microbiota in early life is closely associated with the health of infants, especially premature
ones. Probiotics are important drivers of gut microbiota development in preterm infants; …

The gut microbiome plays vital roles in human health, including mediating metabolism,
immunity, and the gut-brain axis. Many ethnicities remain underrepresented in gut …

Lower socioeconomic status (SES) is related to increased incidence and mortality due to
chronic diseases in adults. Association between SES variables and gut microbiome …

It is now well-recognised that antimicrobial resistance (AMR), or the ability of organisms to
resist currently available antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs, represents one of the …

The potential role of the gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of feeding intolerance (FI)
remains unclear. Understanding the role of the gut microbiota could provide a new avenue …

Background: Antenatal depression (AND) and post-partum depression (PPD) are long-term
debilitating psychiatric disorders that significantly influence the composition of the gut flora of …

Background Sepsis is one of the most important complications in preterm infants. For this
reason, most preterm infants receive antibiotics during their first postnatal week. Since 2013 …

Background The aetiology of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is poorly understood. It has
been shown that use of antibiotics is associated with JIA. However, whether the association …

Objective To determine the effect of prophylactic dextrose gel on the infant gut microbiome.
Design Observational cohort study nested in a randomised trial. Setting Three maternity …

Objective Preterm very low birth weight (VLBW) infants are at risk for intestinal morbidities
and dysbiotic development of the intestinal microbiome. Despite the influence of …