Jaundice in Newborn

A committee of neonatologists, hospitalists, general pediatricians, a nurse, and breastfeeding experts worked from 2014 through 2022 to evaluate new evidence to inform the revised guidelines The American Academy of Pediatrics has revised clinical guidelines on treating infants born at least 35 weeks into pregnancy for hyperbilirubinemia. For most babies, hyperbilirubinemia leads only to jaundice, a yellow appearance to the skin and whites of the eyes. However, very rarely, it can lead to severe complications affecting the brain. The "Clinical Practice Guideline Revision: Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation," published in the September 2022 Pediatrics (published online Aug. 5) incorporates new research findings on risk-assessment and treatment. The guideline updates and replaces the 2004 AAP clinical practice guideline for the management and prevention of hyperbilirubinemia. A technical report, "Diagnosis and Managemen...

WILMINGTON, N.C. , Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study showed that wearing special green-tinted eyeglasses reduces pain in patients with fibromyalgia and others who experience chronic pain.  This may help decrease the need for opioids to manage severe pain in the three million Americans addicted to opioid pain relievers. "Syntonics, or optometric phototherapy, is the branch of ocular science dealing with the application of selected light frequencies through the eyes," said Edward Paul , O.D., Ph.D., medical director and vision science researcher with Paul Vision Institute in Wilmington, North Carolina . "In recent years, Syntonics has been shown to be effective in the treatment of brain injuries, sleep disorders, PMS, mood and emotional disorders." Additional research from the University of Arizona showed green-tinted lenses also helps to reduce pain and headaches in migraine sufferers. The treatment reduced headache days by 70% in pat...

Our babies across our maternity services are sleeping in style with our glow-up warmth-generating Women's Hospital Charity funded portable 'Bili Blankets/ Cocoons'. Around 80 per cent of pre-term babies will go on to develop jaundice, a discoloration of the skin and yellowing of the eyes.  Jaundice is a result of the breakdown of red blood cells which is a normal process after birth and can be treated fairly quickly for newborn babies – however jaundice is more common for babies born prematurely, and this can increase the length of time spent at hospital. To aid recovery for our 'preemie' babies, we have been using portable phototherapy blankets to keep them warm and treat neonatal jaundice, also known as hyperbilirubinemia, coining the name 'biliblanket'. Due to the portability of the blankets, they can also be used at home so that our babies can be looked after at home and develop those important bonds with their parents or carers ou...

Price review You can still get up to 40% discounts on leading nappy brands, Pampers and Huggies this Black Friday. Some deals are expiring tonight, but others will ran as long as to 1 December. We found that retailers such as Clicks offer better prices for individual packs, while the likes of Baby City and Game offer good deals on mega boxes. For more stories  go to www.BusinessInsider.co.za . Retailers are going head-to-head again this Black Friday on who can offer the best nappy discount, with close to 40%-off-deals in some cases. Most of the retailers we looked at offer a discount in the leading Pampers and Huggies range, but Clicks and Game offer irresistible prices on second-tier brands. Other retailers we looked at include Takealot, Baby City, and Checkers. These retailers offer discounts on taped nappies, pants and jumbo packs, mega boxes, and super mega boxes. Here's where we found the most promising remaining discounted nappies this Black Friday.  Clicks...

Primary infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is very common, often manifesting as mononucleosis syndrome with fatigue, sore throat, fever, and enlarged lymph nodes. Liver involvement occurs in many cases with mildly elevated liver enzymes. However, it is rare to see EBV infection present as cholestatic hepatitis. Another rare complication of primary EBV infection is hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). We describe a patient with primary EBV infection who presented with fatigue and jaundice, subsequent rash, and reactive lymphocytosis. The patient was noted to have cholestatic hepatitis and was highly suspected to have HLH based on laboratory values, including elevated ferritin, triglyceride, and interleukin-2 levels. He showed clinical improvement with HLH treatment using dexamethasone, etoposide, and rituximab. We further review the clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and management of EBV-associated cholestatic hepatitis and EBV-HLH. Early diagnosis of primary E...

A common condition in newborns occasionally signals a serious health problem. 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 red cells made as babies grow ...

Bilirubin is a viscous, brownish-yellow substance that is a natural byproduct of liver processes like breaking down old red blood cells.  Normally, it is excreted from the body without cause for alarm, but at times it can build up in high levels, indicating an underlying health condition like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis, or alcoholic cirrhosis.  Here are four ways to lower bilirubin levels naturally and improve your liver health:  High bilirubin is usually a sign of liver problems  Bilirubin levels can act as a metric of liver health. For example, people who have serious cirrhosis, or liver scarring, often have elevated bilirubin levels because their liver is unable to filter toxins as efficiently. Liver conditions that can cause cirrhosis include:  Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease  Alcoholic cirrhosis Hepatitis  Gallstones  However, some conditi...

Congenital short bowel syndrome (CSBS) is a very rare gastrointestinal anomaly of unknown etiology. We report a case of a six-week-old male with CSBS who presented with features of intestinal obstruction and failure to thrive. The abdominal radiograph was suggestive of a central gasless abdomen, and a provisional diagnosis of malrotation of the gut with volvulus was considered. On exploration, the duodenum was hugely dilated with annular pancreas, which was not obstructing the duodenum. The length of the intestine was 20 cm from the duodenojejunal junction to the ileocecal junction. Duodenal web was ruled out. Total parenteral nutrition (TNP) was started postoperatively. Early and long-term parenteral nutrition and referral to specialist centers with intestinal rehabilitation programs have improved the overall outcome; however, the challenges are entirely different in developing countries. Introduction Congenital short bowel syndrome (CSBS) is a rare gastrointestinal anomaly ...

dicloxacillin sodium CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about DICLOXACILLIN VIATRIS. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have benefits and risks. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking DICLOXACILLIN VIATRIS against the benefits expected for you. If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Keep this leaflet with your medicine. You may need to read it again. What DICLOXACILLIN VIATRIS is used for DICLOXACILLIN VIATRIS is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria. ...

Kerry Doherty was just 10-years-old when her father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The Aghalee woman would leave primary school each afternoon and go to the hospital where her dad Gerald, 44, was being treated for the deadly disease. Gerald's symptoms included jaundice, itchy skin severe lower back and abdominal pain - and his cancer progressed at "unbelievable speed". READ MORE: Belfast man dies after showing cancer symptoms on daughter's 16th birthday Kerry, who is now studying Law with Criminology at the University of Ulster is one among a number of young people who has lost a parent to pancreatic cancer taking part in this year's Time Matters campaign for NIPANC. She is sharing her story, so other families don't have to go through what hers has and is urging the public to know the symptoms of the illness and be persistent in seeking early diagnosis and treatment. "My dad was my best friend, we did everything together," she said/ ...

A common condition in newborns occasionally signals a serious health problem. 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 red cells made as babies grow ...

Breastfeeding is a journey, but if you began it with your baby having jaundice, you're likely to have more questions and possible reservations. Jaundice can be challenging, but jaundice and breastfeeding go together fairly well, especially since frequent stools and urination will help your baby get rid of jaundice. Jaundice in babies is a condition that occurs when the blood has an excess of bilirubin, a yellow pigment of red blood cells that the liver isn't mature enough to break down. The elevated levels cause the skin and eyes to turn a yellowish tint, Mayo Clinic noted. Other effects of jaundice can include lethargy, poor feeding, and, if left untreated, jaundice can lead to kernicterus, a serious condition that's a type of brain damage. But generally, babies recover from it. "Up to 50 to 70% of babies experience jaundice, and most of those babies will not require treatment," says Meghan Hunter, DO, a pediatrician at Phoenix Children's Hospital. She adds t...

If you're expecting a baby then the thought of sleepless nights might already be keeping you up at night - but there's a gadget that can help with that. The SNOO Bassinet, a moving, white-noise emitting, smart crib, has been especially designed to emulate the womb environment to calm and soothe precious infants during their first three months, aka, the fourth trimester. Leading US paediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp created the SNOO to help soothe babies in their new environment, and to get them to fall asleep again if they wake in the night. But it is more than just a cot, it's a system used from birth that combines swaddling, a gently rocking crib and white noise. These elements all combine to create womb-like conditions which help a baby adjust to their new outside environment. And you don't just have to use it at bedtime. The SNOO can mimic the comforting, familiar motion that the baby developed in and can keep the soothing rocking movement going 24/7 - even when p...