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DixieCretinSeaman t1_jclruyc wrote

Reply to comment by ForAFriendAsking in 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. by Skoltech_

I was curious and found this article from 2015. Apparently sunlight is just as effective but the concern is exposing the newborn to sunburn and overheating.

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