Jaundice, caused by an excess of bilirubin in the blood, affects 60-80% of newborn infants, owing to the liver's inability to metabolize bilirubin, enhanced hemolysis, or a high concentration of beta-glucuronidase in breast milk. In addition, bile duct blockage, gallstones, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and Gilbert's syndrome can result in jaundice in children. Jaundice in newborns is usually unproblematic. However, owing to the high sensitivity of the blood-brain barrier in neonates, larger amounts of bilirubin can cause kernicterus, which damages the brain.
Phototherapy, exchange transfusions, and IV immunoglobulin are the most widely used treatment modalities for neonatal jaundice. To keep you updated with the advancements in jaundice treatment, we bring you an exclusive webinar by the pioneering pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist, Dr. Neelam Mohan , on 12th April 2022, 3:00 PM…
