Unconjugated bilirubin from cord blood; an indicator for prophylactic phototherapy
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a cause of concern for the parents as well as for the pediatricians as it is a leading cause behind readmission to hospital after the early discharge of mother-baby dyad.
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Alpana Kondekar, Santosh Kondekar
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