Topic: Periventricular leukomalacia

Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a brain injury seen in preterm infants and causes a significant social, cultural, and economic burden by introducing permanent disabilities throughout life. Cognitive and motor impairments observed during the follow-up in cases with PVL limit their ability to participate in society. Colostrum milk, the first milk produced after birth, is a unique biological fluid. It is thought to have functions other than nutrition with its contents like microRNAs, extracellular vesicles, and neurotrophic mediators. Studies show that colostrum can be neuroprotective when