Jaundice in Newborn

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An attorney who helped reach a $35 million settlement with an opioid manufacturer over the company's role in the epidemic in Tennessee said Thursday that his team accepted the drug maker's "last, best and final" offer, arguing the agreement avoids the possible complications of a jury verdict. Gerard Stranch, who represents the plaintiffs in the Tennessee case against Endo, told reporters that $35 million was the "total largest sum Endo was willing or able to pay." Endo announced the settlement last week , just days before a trial would have begun over how much to award the local governments and the child born dependent to opioids who sued. Stranch said that even with a jury verdict, the money could have been tied up amid an appeal, and the company could have declared bankruptcy. "We came to the conclusion this is the top dollar we could collect and put into communities" right away, Stranch said. A judge already ruled the opi...

Fat embolisms are globules of fat that enter the circulatory system through veins or arteries. The body is usually able to clear fat embolisms before they cause significant damage. However, in rare cases, they cause obstructions that can lead to inflammation, organ dysfunction, and even death. This is known as fat embolism syndrome (FES). FES is more common in people who have sustained a long bone fracture involving the thighbone, shinbone, calf bone, or pelvis. Fat embolisms are very common following long bone trauma, but only about 1–11% of people go on to experience FES. FES is more common in males than females, and the risk of developing FES after orthopedic trauma is highest in those aged 10–40 years. Keep reading to learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of FES. The exact cause of FES is still unknown. However, researchers have proposed two main theories: the mechanical obstruction theory and the biochemical theory. FES most commonly occurs after a frac...

COVID-19, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, was first described in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. ( 1 ) Following this first report, it rapidly spread worldwide and caused an international pandemic. Most COVID-19 cases have mild symptoms, but the disease can result in hospitalization, progression to respiratory failure, and death. ( 2-4 ) Older age, cardiovascular diseases, chronic lung diseases, active cancer, obesity, and diabetes mellitus are risk factors for severe COVID-19 outcomes. ( 5 ) COVID-19 often affects the liver, and individuals with underlying chronic liver diseases (CLD) have high rates of hospitalization and mortality. ( 6, 7 ) Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic immune-mediated liver disease. ( 8 ) Corticosteroids alone or in combination with azathioprine is the standard therapy in AIH. Several alternative immunosuppressive drugs, including tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), methotr...

Whether you're resettling them at night or catching some zzz's yourself in the day, these rocking chairs are a super comfy - and practical - addition to your nursery.  There are lots of different things that go into setting up the perfect nursery: the cot, the nightlight, the soft furnishings, the artwork... and all of these things are super important when it comes to creating a beautiful space for your little one, but it's also nice to think about something for you, somewhere you can sit to cuddle your baby, nurse them, or just put your feet up while they sleep. And there's nothing more perfect than a rocking chair: cosy, comfortable, super soft, and also relaxing - perfect for resettling your bub late at night, and for giving you a bit of calm in your day too. If you have the space in your nursery - or somewhere else in the house - it's worth considering adding one to your baby shopping list. Here are 12 rocking chairs we think would make a beautiful addi...

July 12, 2021 6:45 PM Howard LeWine, M.D., Harvard Health Publishing Posted: July 12, 2021 6:45 PM Updated: July 30, 2021 8:39 AM Dreamstime/TNS There are several reasons urine changes colors. Q: What causes urine to have different colors? A: If a person is well hydrated, the normal color of urine is a pale yellow. Someone who drinks large amounts of fluid or takes diuretics (water pills) can have almost clear-looking urine. A dark yellow color may indicate a need to increase your fluid intake. Red urine usually raises an alarm. But before you get too worried, pause to consider what you recently ate. Beets, blackberries and rhubarb can temporarily turn urine pink or red, which may be mistaken for blood. The phenomenon — dubbed "beeturia" — occurs in only about 10% to 14% of the population. Similarly, some drugs, such as senna used for constipation and the antibiotic rifampin, can give urine a...

Most newborn babies turn at least a little bit yellow. Known as jaundice, this condition is a very common and usually normal part of the newborn period. But in some very rare cases it can lead to (or be a sign of) a more serious problem. That's why parents need to know about it. What causes jaundice? The yellow color of newborn jaundice is caused by high levels of a substance called bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin mostly comes from the breakdown of red blood cells. It gets processed in the liver to make it easier for the body to get rid of through the urine and stool. Newborn livers need some time to get up and running when it comes to getting rid of bilirubin. Newborns also have more red cells than older children and adults, and those brand-new red cells don't last as long as the ones that get made as babies grow older. The combination of these two factors is what makes jaundice so common. Jaundice usually peaks in the first two to five days o...

Seeing your baby have yellowish eyes and skin can easily send parents into panic mode, especially if you've never seen it before.  Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy This yellow discoloration in a newborn is called jaundice, and it's a common issue, says pediatric gastroenterologist Kadakkal Radhakrishnan, MD. Jaundice is due to an elevated level of yellowish pigment in the blood called bilirubin that forms when the baby's body breaks down excess red blood cells. Bilirubin is carried through the blood to the liver, where it's tagged to a chemical and excreted into bile, the green pigment made by the liver. Then it moves out of the body as waste. "When your new baby begins breathing ...