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Bilirubin encephalopathy

MONDO:0018477

Also known as: bilirubin encephalopathy, kernicterus, hyperbilirubinemic encephalopathy, kernicterus spectrum disorder

3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Kernicterus due to isoimmunization (0)

Broader categories

Disease (680) Metabolic disease (233) Nervous system disorder (231) Hereditary disease (176) Brain disorder (125) Central nervous system disorder (107) Inborn errors of metabolism (45) Human disease (14) Hereditary neurological disease (6) Disease of genetic or genomic mechanism (2)

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Less fat, better brains: study tests lipid reduction to protect preemies

Disease control Ongoing

This study tests whether giving extremely preterm babies less intravenous (IV) fat (lipids) can lower harmful bilirubin levels and protect their brain development. Bilirubin can build up in these tiny infants and cause hearing loss or long-term disabilities. Researchers will comp…

Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC