Conjugation of bilirubin and delivery to the intestine doesn't necessarily lead to excretion of the substance. Neonatal intestines contain beta-glucuronidase, an enzyme capable of reducing ...

Hyperbilirubinemia and the criteria of phototherapy were defined according to the 2004 American Academy of Pediatrics guideline for phototherapy (28), except that we started phototherapy for all ...

Breastfeeding jaundice occurs on the 2nd or 3rd day of life and results from insufficient milk intake due to inadequate production or poor breastfeeding technique. Shorter hospital stays result in ...