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 ...

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. An increasing ...

Clinical recommendations for predictive risk assessment aim to reduce the incidence of severe hyperbilirubinemia and bilirubin encephalopathies while minimizing the risks of unintended harm such as ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, a practitioner in the division of primary care pediatrics at Nationwide ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Aggravated Hyperbilirubinemia' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.

High bilirubin levels in newborns may be natural and temporary. However, high bilirubin in adults could be a sign of an underlying health condition, such as jaundice, gallstones, and liver issues.

Background: Severe hyperbilirubinemia is the most common cause of neonatal readmission to hospital in Canada even though, in the majority of cases, risk factors can be identified before discharge.