Newborn Jaundice (cont.)
Medical Author:
David Perlstein, MD, MBA, FAAP
David Perlstein, MD, MBA, FAAPDr. Perlstein received his Medical Degree from the University of Cincinnati and then completed his internship and residency in pediatrics at The New York Hospital, Cornell medical Center in New York City. After serving an additional year as Chief Pediatric Resident, he worked as a private practitioner and then was appointed Director of Ambulatory Pediatrics at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx. Medical Editor:
Bhupinder Anand, MD
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Synonyms and Keywordsnewborn jaundice, neonatal jaundice, yellow skin, bilirubin, polycythemia, phototherapy, Crigler-Najjar syndrome, Lucey-Driscoll syndrome, carotenemia, immature liver, unconjugated bilirubin, breakdown of bilirubin, conjugated bilirubin, cephalohematoma, large scalp bruise, maternal diabetes, newborn jaundice symptoms, newborn jaundice causes, total serum bilirubin level Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Newborn Jaundice
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