To assess the utility of measuring direct bilirubin (DB) during the first 72 h of life in infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The DB levels were measured in 3715 infants ...

Screening for severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is integral to newborn care. Predischarge risk assessment relies on documentation of visual jaundice: age at onset and progression; identification of ...

Severe hyperbilirubinemia is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. Common treatment strategies to lower serum bilirubin levels include hydration, cessation of breastfeeding for a short ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The incidence of drug-induced liver injuries is increasing at a significant rate across the world. Drugs can have an adverse effect on the functioning of the liver and can ...

The body produces bilirubin when it breaks down red blood cells, and the liver helps excrete it. High bilirubin levels in adults can result from liver disease, pancreatitis, some cancers, and other ...

Bilirubin is a viscous, brownish-yellow substance that is a natural byproduct of liver processes like breaking down old red blood cells. Normally, it is excreted from the body without cause for alarm, ...

Bilirubin is a normal by-product that is formed after the breakdown of old red blood cells. It contains haemoglobin - an oxygen carrying protein in blood. Normally the life span of a red blood cell is ...