NPR Out to Lunch
Dr. Sunyoung Kim was a featured guest on NPR's "Out to Lunch" program on March 2, 2017. During the interview, Dr. Kim discussed a new test her lab is working on that will help diagnose Necrotizing Entercolitis (NEC) in newborn babies. NEC is a condition primarily seen in premature infants and is the second most common cause of morbidity for the vulnerable population. Current tests are only about 40% accurate and only work after clinical symptoms develop. An NEC diagnosis can easily overwhelm parents who may already be having a hard time with the unexpected early arrival of their child. Developing a test that allows for detection of NEC before symptoms develop is a huge leap forward for Neonatologists. Early diagnosis and intervention will improve outcomes for the affected infants.
You can listen to Dr. Kim's interview in full by clicking on the following link: