Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD High bilirubin levels can cause jaundice, a sign of liver damage.Gallstones can lead to ...

If a recent blood test shows elevated bilirubin levels, there’s a chance you could have a common and generally harmless genetic condition known as Gilbert Syndrome, which is pronounced “Jill-bear,” ...

If a person’s sclerae (the white part of the eye, it requires prompt medical evaluation, even if you otherwise completely ...

Bilirubin, a by-product of haem metabolism, plays a crucial role in human physiology beyond its well-known association with jaundice. Emerging evidence underscores its antioxidant and cell signalling ...

Clinical recommendations for predictive risk assessment aim to reduce the incidence of severe hyperbilirubinemia and bilirubin encephalopathies while minimizing the risks of unintended harm such as ...

More than 15 years in the making, the revised AAP Clinical Practice Guideline Revision: Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation was released in 2022. A key ...

Researchers have discovered a new enzyme, bilirubin reductase, that gives urine its yellow color. These findings could help better understand the connection between the gut and health issues like ...

High levels of bilirubin exacerbated damage to neurons in the brain caused by a stroke by binding to the TRPM2 channel, which helped regulate cell death among other processes. The research, published ...

Dubin-Johnson syndrome is a genetic condition that prevents the liver from properly removing bilirubin, leading to a harmless but permanent yellowing of the skin and eyes. The syndrome results from ...

To test for the presence of bilirubin in urine, Ictotest Reagent Tablets are utilized. The existence of bilirubin is a significant finding in the assessment of liver function, and a positive detection ...