Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

This study tests whether giving oral zinc sulfate and ursodeoxycholic acid alongside standard light therapy can help clear jaundice faster in newborns. About 80 babies with non-hemolytic jaundice will receive one of two doses of zinc, or the liver drug UDCA, plus phototherapy. Th…

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 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 trial tests whether a gentle bath under running water, with or without a massage, can help lower bilirubin levels in full-term newborns with jaundice who are receiving phototherapy. Ninety newborns are randomly assigned to one of three groups: bathing, bathing plus massage, …

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…