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A common condition in newborns, jaundice refers to the yellow color of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by excess bilirubin in the blood. ... A common condition in newborns, jaundice refers to the yellow color of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by excess bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is produced by the...
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kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/common/jaundice...
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Infant jaundice — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common newborn condition. ... Infant jaundice is a common condition, particularly in babies born before 36 weeks gestation (preterm babies). Infant jaundice usually occurs because a baby's liver isn't mature enough to get rid of bilirubin...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-jaundice/DS00107
www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-jaundice/DS00107
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What is jaundice in newborns? ... How is jaundice in newborns diagnosed? ... Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) Topics...
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children.webmd.com/tc/jaundice-in-newborns-hyperbilirub...
children.webmd.com/tc/jaundice-in-newborns-hyperbilirubinemia-topic-overview
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A study has found an association between a form of jaundice in newborns and a higher occurrence of diabetes that starts in childhood, also known as type 1 diabetes. ... Often these infants are born with jaundice, a yellowish discoloration of the skin due to an abnormal breakdown of blood products. A new study has found...
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www.webmd.com/content/article/19/1728_50502
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Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Jaundice In Newborns ... Definition of Jaundice In Newborns ... Causes and Risk Factors of Jaundice In Newborns...
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www.healthscout.com/ency/68/276/main.html
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Q: Why is jaundice common in newborns?; A: Everyone’s blood contains bilirubin, which is removed by the liver. Before birth, the mother’s liver does this for the baby. Most babies develop jaundice in the first few days after birth because it takes a few days for the baby’s liver to get better at removing bilirubin.
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www.aap.org/family/Jaundicefaq.htm
www.aap.org/family/Jaundicefaq.htm
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Introduction: Jaundice and Kernicterus ... About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced, that is they look yellow. Jaundice is the yellow coloring of the skin and other tissues. Jaundice can often be seen well in the sclera, the "whites" of the eyes, which look yellow. ... Jaundice in Newborns and its Treatment...
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Neonates with hyperbilirubinemia commonly undergo a battery of laboratory tests. ... The Medscape Journal ... In 214 (48%), no cause of the jaundice was identified. An additional 145 (32%) had a possible cause apparent from history, physical examination, or initial hematocrit determination.
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/2106258
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Anyone who spends time around newborns is familiar with jaundice — the yellowing of the eyes and skin that results from excess bile pigments. But a second form of jaundice does not go away or occurs later, and can be a sign of serious health problems. ... Lifestyle HealthJaundice in newborns: when to worry...
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www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2009/02/18/2009-02...
www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2009/02/18/2009-02-18_jaundice_in_newborns_when_to_worry.html
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