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Bilirubin-induced neurological damage.

Authors :
Gazzin S
Tiribelli C
Source :
The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians [J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med] 2011 Oct; Vol. 24 Suppl 1, pp. 154-5.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The incidence of the neurological damage of due to severe neonatal jaundice is increasing mainly due to early discharge from the hospital. However the molecular mechanisms at the basis of the neurological damage are still largely unknown. We here summarize what is known and what is not yet known on how bilirubin may cause cellular damage to selective regions of the brain. This may hopefully help to develop diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for a more effective handling of this invalidating condition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1476-4954
Volume :
24 Suppl 1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21942616
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/14767058.2011.607590