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 ...

W.R. (J.H.H. 234109), a 21-year-old Negro orderly, was admitted to the Johns Hopkins Hospital with the chief complaint of jaundice of 3 days' duration. His prior health had been excellent, and neither ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Conjugated hyperbilirubinemia occurs when bilirubin, a by-product of red blood cells, builds up in the blood. This can indicate several underlying causes, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or biliary ...

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 ...