Breast milk protein could shield fragile preemies from deadly infections
Prevention
Completed
This study tested whether giving lactoferrin, a natural protein found in breast milk, to premature babies could help prevent sepsis, a life-threatening infection. It involved 180 preterm, low-birth-weight infants who received the supplement soon after birth. The goal was to see i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zartash Sial Paeds Med • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC