A Failure to Diagnose and Treat Hyperbilirubinemia

The Risk of Brain Damage from Neonatal Jaundice Jaundice in newborns is a common condition. It is caused by the build up of bilirubin in the baby’s body. Bilirubin is a yellow-orange pigment produced by the breakdown of red blood cells. In severe cases, it can lead to a serious complication called neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. When…