Neonatal jaundice occurs in> 80% of newborns in the first week of life owing to physiological
hyperbilirubinemia. Severe hyperbilirubinemia could cause brain damage owing to its …

Newborns are at increased risk of jaundice, a condition in which excess bilirubin
accumulates in blood. Left untreated, jaundice can lead to neurological impairment and …

One of the concerns of parents in the first days of their baby's birth is the baby's risk of
jaundice/hyperbilirubinemia. This is because more than 60% of babies are born with …

Bilirubin in human blood is highly important as a general index of one's physical condition
because its concentration changes under the influence of several diseases. In particular, in …

Severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (SNH) is a serious condition that occurs worldwide.
Timely recognition with bilirubin determination is key in the management of SNH. Visual …

Background Hyperbilirubinemia is a common problem in neonates that can progress into
kernicterus. Suspected neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a common reason for contact with the …

Aim Neonatal jaundice is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, and identifying the
condition remains a challenge. This study evaluated a novel method of estimating bilirubin …

Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin and/or whites of the eyes that is often seen in
newborn infants. The discoloration is caused by a yellow substance called bilirubin. Infants …

Objectives In preterm infants, hyperbilirubinemia is common and can impair the central
nervous system. The tests available for measuring bilirubin is to collect blood from heel …

Background: Current gold standard for bilirubin estimation in newborns is invasive while
transcutaneous bilirubinometer which is a noninvasive option is costly. Smart phone …