8 out of 10 preterm babies suffer newborn jaundice. Therapy involves exposing the baby to blue light, however, there are no standard guidelines on the precise color of light, irradiation power and duration. Scientists suggest fluorescence measurement will improve jaundice testing and therapy. pubs.rsc.org Submitted by Skoltech_ t3_11sofmx on March 16, 2023 at 8:46 AM in science 19 comments 120
-downtone_ t1_jcirmis wrote on March 17, 2023 at 3:03 AM I had this treatment due to jaundice. There is also risk that high bilirubin levels can cause kernicterus, which can lead to cerebral palsy. Permalink 1
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