Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Dr. Naveed Hussain Launches July 28
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts—neonatologists, clinicians and researchers—that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure.
Milford, CT, July 24, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Episode 5: What is TANEC?—An Overview of Transfusion-associated Necrotizing Enterocolitis with Dr. Naveed Hussain
Episode 5 features Dr. Naveed Hussain, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Director, Neonatal Research and Neonatologist at Connecticut Children’s NICU at University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, CT. During the episode, Dr. Hussain provides an overview of transfusion associated NEC, or TANEC, as it relates primarily to extremely low birth weight babies, those weighing less than 1000 grams (2 pounds 3 ounces) or those born very premature at less than 28 weeks gestation, and who have the greatest risk for developing the disease. He discusses:
The significant role of blood transfusions in the NICU, and the frequency with which they may be required
What constitutes transfusion associated NEC, and some of the controversies surrounding TANEC
The critical period after a blood transfusion when a premature baby may be most at risk for developing NEC
Some of the correlations between blood transfusions, feedings, and NEC
His current research focused on the epidemiology (patterns of occurrences) of NEC
Additional technology and protocol trends in the prevention of NEC.
Episode 5 launches on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at noon EDT, and will be available to listen to, or download, at www.morgansfund.org/speaking-of-nec-episode-5 or on iTunes.
This episode was produced in part by the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. For more information about Speaking of NEC or The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, visit morgansfund.org.
About The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund) is an all-volunteer, public charity dedicated to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). Its mission is to promote public awareness about NEC and the potentially devastating effects it can have on preemies and their families, and to advance research to prevent, diagnose, treat, and ultimately, cure NEC. Named after Morgan, it celebrates his survival, courage and strength.
Morgan and his twin brother were born at 28 weeks, one day gestation — nearly three months early — each weighing less than 2.5 pounds. At four days old, Morgan developed NEC and lost approximately 20% of his small intestine. Morgan not only survived but has also thrived since his bout with NEC. This is his family’s way of paying it forward.
About The Petit Family Foundation
The Petit Family Foundation honors the memories of Jennifer Hawke-Petit, Hayley Elizabeth Petit and Michaela Rose Petit by continuing the kindness, idealism and activism that defined their lives. The Foundation’s funds are given to foster the education of young people, especially women in the sciences; to improve the lives of those affected by chronic illnesses; and to support efforts to protect and help those affected by violence.
About Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Connecticut Children's Medical Center is a nationally recognized, 187-bed not-for-profit children's hospital serving as the primary teaching hospital for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Named among the best in the nation for two of its pediatric specialties in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings, Connecticut Children's is the only free-standing children's hospital in Connecticut that offers comprehensive, world-class health care to children. Our pediatric services are available at Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford and at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, with neonatal intensive care units at Hartford Hospital and the University of Connecticut Health Center, along with a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center, five specialty care centers and 11 other locations across the state. Connecticut Children's has a medical staff of nearly 1,100 practicing in more than 30 specialties.
Episode 5 features Dr. Naveed Hussain, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Director, Neonatal Research and Neonatologist at Connecticut Children’s NICU at University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, CT. During the episode, Dr. Hussain provides an overview of transfusion associated NEC, or TANEC, as it relates primarily to extremely low birth weight babies, those weighing less than 1000 grams (2 pounds 3 ounces) or those born very premature at less than 28 weeks gestation, and who have the greatest risk for developing the disease. He discusses:
The significant role of blood transfusions in the NICU, and the frequency with which they may be required
What constitutes transfusion associated NEC, and some of the controversies surrounding TANEC
The critical period after a blood transfusion when a premature baby may be most at risk for developing NEC
Some of the correlations between blood transfusions, feedings, and NEC
His current research focused on the epidemiology (patterns of occurrences) of NEC
Additional technology and protocol trends in the prevention of NEC.
Episode 5 launches on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at noon EDT, and will be available to listen to, or download, at www.morgansfund.org/speaking-of-nec-episode-5 or on iTunes.
This episode was produced in part by the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. For more information about Speaking of NEC or The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, visit morgansfund.org.
About The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund) is an all-volunteer, public charity dedicated to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). Its mission is to promote public awareness about NEC and the potentially devastating effects it can have on preemies and their families, and to advance research to prevent, diagnose, treat, and ultimately, cure NEC. Named after Morgan, it celebrates his survival, courage and strength.
Morgan and his twin brother were born at 28 weeks, one day gestation — nearly three months early — each weighing less than 2.5 pounds. At four days old, Morgan developed NEC and lost approximately 20% of his small intestine. Morgan not only survived but has also thrived since his bout with NEC. This is his family’s way of paying it forward.
About The Petit Family Foundation
The Petit Family Foundation honors the memories of Jennifer Hawke-Petit, Hayley Elizabeth Petit and Michaela Rose Petit by continuing the kindness, idealism and activism that defined their lives. The Foundation’s funds are given to foster the education of young people, especially women in the sciences; to improve the lives of those affected by chronic illnesses; and to support efforts to protect and help those affected by violence.
About Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Connecticut Children's Medical Center is a nationally recognized, 187-bed not-for-profit children's hospital serving as the primary teaching hospital for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Named among the best in the nation for two of its pediatric specialties in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings, Connecticut Children's is the only free-standing children's hospital in Connecticut that offers comprehensive, world-class health care to children. Our pediatric services are available at Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford and at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, with neonatal intensive care units at Hartford Hospital and the University of Connecticut Health Center, along with a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center, five specialty care centers and 11 other locations across the state. Connecticut Children's has a medical staff of nearly 1,100 practicing in more than 30 specialties.
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