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Jaundice / Kernicterus
Did you know that jaundice can sometimes lead to brain damage in newborns? Jaundice is the yellow color seen in the skin of many newborns. Jaundice results when a chemical called bilirubin builds up in the baby’s blood. Too much bilirubin can cause hyperbilirubinemia. It is the most frequent reason for hospital readmission during the first week of a baby’s life.   Click here to read more more...

Kernicterus is a type of brain damage that can result from high levels of bilirubin in a baby’s blood. It can cause athetoid cerebral palsy and hearing loss. Kernicterus also causes problems with vision and teeth and sometimes can cause mental retardation.  
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