A group of pediatricians in New Jersey was surveyed on how they were applying the American Academy of Pediatrics 2022 guidelines for newborn hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice). More than 70% of respondents ...
Although neonatal jaundice is common, acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus (i.e., chronic bilirubin encephalopathy) are rare. Universal screening for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is ...
Race: East Asian, Arabic, Chinese, Mediterranean (parental risk for G6PD deficiency and other inheritable disorders) Family history of elevated unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (e.g., Gilbert's disease ...
A Malaysian cost-minimization analysis found that adding transcutaneous bilirubin screening to Kramer's Rule saved USD 1.25 ...
Exchange Transfusion. We found no randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exchange transfusion versus no treatment or versus phototherapy. There is general consensus that exchange ...
Researchers in Hong Kong have started a randomised controlled trial to observe whether probiotic supplements taken by pregnant women can reduce the incidence of neonatal jaundice. Expectant mothers ...