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 ...

Death from acute kernicterus is due to respiratory failure and progressive coma or intractable seizures. Preventing adverse outcomes attributed to hyperbilirubinemia requires a concerted effort ...

Clinicians need to monitor it carefully and sometimes treat it, since it can lead to conditions like acute bilirubin ...

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

This initiative which focuses on neonatal jaundice screening, treatment, and kernicterus prevention, was officially launched at an event held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Four Points Hotel ...