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Distinguish between physiological jaundice and jaundice due to biliary atresia in neonates
Physiological jaundice is a common sign in newborns, caused by broken red blood cells and incomplete liver function of bilirubin metabolism. However, jaundice due to biliary atresia can cause serious complications and leave mental sequelae, even leading to death.
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What can happen to a child with G6PD deficiency?
G6PD deficiency is very common, and children with G6PD deficiency can still develop normally if properly cared for. However, if not detected and treated promptly, children can suffer from serious sequelae, even cerebral palsy.
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G6PD deficiency: The disease can be detected by newborn screening
G6PD deficiency is a fairly common genetic enzyme disorder in humans. G6PD deficiency can lead to hemolysis, jaundice, yellow eyes and kidney failure. Newborn screening plays an extremely important role in early detection of the disease for active and effective treatment.
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Screening for congenital biliary atresia in newborns
Biliary atresia in newborns is a disease that is very difficult to diagnose and can only be identified through screening. Currently, there are 2 screening methods for congenital biliary atresia proposed by medical experts: testing the concentration of direct bilirubin in the serum of jaundiced children and using stool cards for screening.
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Is there a test to diagnose jaundice in babies?
Jaundice is a fairly common condition in most newborns. It usually goes away after a while. However, in some cases, it can be a sign of a health problem.
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Should children sunbathe through the window?
Sunbathing for children has many health benefits, helping the child's body synthesize the necessary amount of vitamin D. Although sunbathing brings many benefits to children, not everyone knows the correct method of sunbathing to achieve optimal results. One of the mistakes mothers make is letting their children sunbathe through the glass.
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Treatment and how to care for newborn jaundice
Neonatal jaundice is a common physiological phenomenon in children within a few days after birth. Although it can go away on its own after a while, the way to care for newborns with jaundice is also very important to help the recovery time go faster.
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