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Preventive treatment for neonatal jaundice.

Authors :
McCarthy, Michael
Source :
Lancet. 2/12/1994, Vol. 343 Issue 8894, p412. 4/9p.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Reports on the preventive treatment of neonatal jaundice with tin-mesoporphyrin (SnMP) or other synthetic haem analogues. Usefulness in developing countries where it is not possible to provide phototherapy or exchange transfusions; Test on 517 preterm babies born at Athen's Metera Maternity Hospital; Efficacy of the injections; Photosensitivity as a side-effect.

Subjects

Subjects :
*NEONATAL jaundice
*THERAPEUTICS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
343
Issue :
8894
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9404193078
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(94)91244-0