After years of near eradication, kernicterus, a neurologically devastating condition caused by neurotoxic levels of bilirubin in the first week of life, has reemerged as a significant problem in ...

Reckitt Nigeria and The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), in a collaborative initiative, will screen over 9,000 infants for ...

Jaundice in term and near-term (35 to 37 week) infants is generally benign, however, concern has surfaced in recent years regarding reemergence of kernicterus in this patient population.

Berberine also has links to bilirubin buildup in infants. This can lead to a serious and possibly fatal condition known as kernicterus, which may cause damage to the brain. This is difficult to say.

Learn more about the potential long-term consequences and challenges a child may face if they have HDFN as an infant.

By staying proactive and well-informed, parents—especially fathers—can create a safe and nurturing environment for their ...

“Babies with rapid rise in level of bilirubin over a short period of time are at risk of brain damage from kernicterus, or excessive deposits of bilirubin in the brain,” he said. This can result in ...

My main expertise is in Cerebral and Erb’s palsy claims and neonatal claims including hypoglycaemia; hyperbilirubinaemia; kernicterus and retinopathy of prematurity cases. I have run several ...

Infant jaundice is a common condition that many parents face, often causing stress and confusion. It appears as a yellowish ...

Introduction Severe neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia can place a neonate at risk for acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus spectrum disorder. Early diagnosis is essential to prevent these ...

Background Regarding the close association between neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and occurrence of pathological jaundice as a cause of neurotoxicity and kernicterus, the present study aimed to evaluate ...

Notice or quickly address signs of fetal distress Perform a C-section (cesarean section) during a difficult delivery Recognize or treat jaundice before it led to a form of brain damage called ...