Bilirubin is a yellowish substance created by the breakdown of red blood cells. Detecting it in your urine can be a sign of a health problem, such as liver or gallbladder disease. The detection of ...

Abstract: This study explores the feasibility of using an RGB camera to estimate the bilirubin level of neonates with an emphasis on applications within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), aiming ...

A mother plays with her baby at home/Getty Images Learn more about how best to prepare to bring your baby with HDFN home from the hospital and ensure their recovery. Bringing home a newborn is a ...

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 ...

Bilirubin, the primary breakdown product of hemoproteins, particularly hemoglobin, plays a key role in the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of liver diseases. In acute liver diseases, such as ...

One in eight newborn babies has a gene variant that almost completely protects against jaundice. The research provides the opportunity to develop a treatment that can prevent severe cases of jaundice.

Cholecystitis, or gallbladder inflammation, can sometimes cause jaundice if something blocks the flow of bile from the gallbladder. Cholecystitis refers to inflammation of the gallbladder. There are ...

The Medical Center Health System Foundation Board presented a check for just over $17,000 for two Drager Jaundice Meters and two calibration and battery stands for the Labor & Delivery department at ...

Concerns have been raised about the effect of skin color on the accuracy of transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) measurements, a widely used method for hyperbilirubinemia diagnosis in newborns. Literature ...