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“Physiologic” Jaundice of the Newborn
Author(s) -
Simkin Penny,
Simkin Peter A.,
Edwards Margot
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
birth
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.233
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1523-536X
pISSN - 0730-7659
DOI - 10.1111/j.1523-536x.1979.tb01299.x
Subject(s) - jaundice , bilirubin , medicine , intensive care medicine , physiology
Bilirubin metabolism is reviewed and neonatal jaundice of various types is described. The need for quick, accurate tests for unbound, unconjugated bilirubin is discussed in relation to new suggestions that lower levels of this specific portion of bilirubin may cause damage in the newborn The benefits and risks of present treatments are evaluated.