Transient familial neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

This study tested a simple, low-cost plastic ruler called the Bili-ruler to screen newborns for jaundice. Over 4,000 infants were checked with the ruler, a standard device, and visual inspection. The goal was to see if the ruler can accurately identify dangerous jaundice, especia…

This study looked at whether placing a white cover over the incubator and giving gentle massage during phototherapy can lower bilirubin levels faster in newborns with jaundice caused by ABO incompatibility. Sixty full-term babies were included. The goal was to see if these simple…

This study tested whether adding reflective materials like aluminum foil or white cloth around babies during light therapy for jaundice helps lower bilirubin faster. 81 newborns with mild jaundice were randomly assigned to standard therapy, therapy with white cloth reflectors, or…

This study looked at whether covering the incubator with a white cover and giving baby massage during phototherapy can lower bilirubin levels and shorten treatment time in newborns with jaundice. Researchers studied 60 full-term babies receiving phototherapy. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether placing a white reflective drape around phototherapy lights helps lower bilirubin levels faster in newborns with jaundice. 102 babies received either standard phototherapy or phototherapy with the drape. Researchers measured bilirubin at 4 and 24 hours a…

This study looked at whether waiting 60 seconds to clamp the umbilical cord (delayed cord clamping) raises bilirubin levels in newborns whose mothers had a previous child with jaundice needing treatment. Twenty mothers and their babies took part. The goal was to see if delayed cl…

This completed observational study involved over 220,000 healthy newborns across China. Parents used a handheld device to measure jaundice levels by shining light through the skin from birth to 30 days old. The goal was to create a standard chart of normal bilirubin levels to hel…