. Jaundice, caused by the excess accumulation of bilirubin, affects 60 to 80% of newborn babies mainly due to the inefficiency of the liver to metabolize bilirubin, increased hemolysis, or a high concentration of beta-glucuronidase in breast milk. In children, jaundice is caused by bile duct obstruction, gallstones, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and Gilbert’s syndrome. Neonatal jaundice is generally harmless. However, higher levels of bilirubin accumulation may lead to kernicterus that damages the brain due to the high permeability of blood-brain-barrier in newborns.

Neonatal jaundice can be treated by phototherapy, exchange transfusion, or IV immunoglobulin. To keep you updated with the advancements in jaundice treatment, we bring you an exclusive MasterSeries webinar by the pioneering pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist, Dr. Neelam Mohan on 29 th December, 3:00 PM onwards . Stay…