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Jaundice In Newborns : Articles

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Newborn jaundice is a condition marked by high levels of bilirubin in the blood. The increased bilirubin cause the infant''s skin and whites of the eyes(sclera) to look yellow.Jaundice of the newborn; Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.Bilirubin is a yell...
Source:ADAM
Date:December 1, 2008
Neonatal jaundice is the term used when a newborn has an excessive amount of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellowish-red pigment that is formed and released into the bloodstream when red blood cells are broken down.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Neonatal jaundice and hyperbilirubinemia are terms used when a newborn has a higher-than-normal level of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is an end-product of the breakdown of the hemoglobin present in the red blood cells at the end of their life...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Neonatal jaundice(or hyperbilirubinemia) is a higher-than-normal level of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a by-product of the breakdown of red blood cells.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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