New machine learning tool predicts devastating intestinal disease in premature infants. – Brinkwire

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening intestinal disease of prematurity. Characterized by sudden and progressive intestinal inflammation and tissue death, it affects up to 11,000 premature infants in the United States annually, and 15-30% of affected babies die from NEC. Survivors often face long-term intestinal and neurodevelopmental complications.
Researchers from Columbia Engineering and the University of Pittsburgh have developed a sensitive and specific early warning system…

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