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Filter by:This project aims to test a novel smartphone application, Picterus, which provides a cheaper, patient-friendly, and more readily means of neonatal jaundice detection. For this purpose, the study aims to collect data from newborns with a broad range of bilirubin levels and high melanin content in a population in Botswana.
One of the most common diseases in the neonatal period is indirect hyperbilirubinemia (IHB). After phototherapy was discovered accidentally in 1958, it has been used as the most effective treatment method for IHD for more than 60 years. Sources that provide phototherapy are developing rapidly technologically. However, there is no clearly defined usage table in the literature for applying phototherapy with faster effects and fewer side effects. In recent years, the use of intermittent phototherapy has been recommended with similar effectiveness. Phototherapy has significant side effects such as dehydration, diarrhea, chromosome breaks, retinal damage, skin rashes, hypocalcemia, thrombocytopenia. As phototherapy exposure decreases, its side effects decrease.In our study; We plan to find the most ideal method in the treatment of IHB by comparing intermittent PT with continuous phototherapy in terms of effectiveness. We aim to achieve the best bilirubin reduction and minimal side effects with less exposure to phototherapy.
The hemolytic disease of newborns (HDN) is one of the most significant risk factors for hyperbilirubinemia. Studies have shown that end-tidal carbon monoxide-corrected (ETCOc) correlated with the rate of bilirubin production in the body and thus can be a good surrogate to quantify hemolysis and identifying the high-risk infants. However, there is insufficient clinical evidence regarding the early prediction of hemolytic hyperbilirubinemia using ETCOc. This study hypothesizes that early postnatal ETCOc levels are significantly associated with the risk of hemolytic hyperbilirubinemia requiring treatments within 14 days after birth, and early postnatal ETCOc can be a good indicator for early prediction of hemolysis. In addition, the investigators aim to investigate the relationship between the characteristics of treatments for hyperbilirubinemia and ETCOc.
The goal of this project is to evaluate the performance of Picterus Jaundice Pro in an American population, including preterm and term newborns and pre- and post- phototherapy.
This study aimed to determine the role of oral zinc in reducing the neonatal indirect hyperbilirubinemia if used concomitant with the standard phototherapy
This is a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled parallel group superiority clinical trial among 94 pregnant women (47 in each group) to investigate the effect of maternal perinatal probiotic supplementation on neonatal jaundice, breast milk microbiome, maternal stool, and infant fecal microbiome. Vivomixx®-probiotic product will be used as treatment and placebo as a control.
Describe demographic and clinical data of neonates & childern with (PNNJ) admitted to neonatology , hepatology & hematology units of Assiut university children hospital(AUCH). Describe the distribution of etiologies of (PNNG) in neonates & children at AUCH. Assess the outcome of (PNNJ) in neonates & childern admitted to AUCH .
The goal of this observational study is to compare the effectiveness and efficiency for precaution of severe hyperbilirubinemia in neonate by different follow-up methods of neonatal jaundice. There are two kinds of follow-up methods in the investigators clinical practice. The one is internet plus follow-up model, the other is conventional clinic follow-up method. Parents of the participant neonates can choose one by themselves. After parents of the participant signed informed consent, the investigators recorded several information including severe hyperbilirubinemia, length of phototherapy, follow-up times, et al. Then the investigators analysed these data in order to know what kind of follow-up method is better to prevent severe hyperbilirubinemia and more easy to be accepted.
Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) is a common condition in newborns during the first week of life due to increased levels of bilirubin. Usually, it resolves without consequences after 7 to 10 days. However, around 10% of the newborns develop a severe form, which if is not detected on time, can lead to irreversible consequences including brain damage, disabilities and even death. The goal of this study is to determine the feasibility of implementing a smartphone app (Picterus JP) to screen for NNJ in low resource health facilities in Mexico and to evaluate its potential effectiveness to detect severe cases of the condition compared to the current used method that consists in visual assessment (VA). Research questions are: 1. Is it feasible to implement the smartphone app Picterus JP to screen for NNJ in low resource health facilities in Mexico? 2. Will Picterus JP increase the detection of severe NNJ compared to VA? Participants will include: 1. Newborns who attend the health facilities for neonatal check up 2. Health care workers (HCWs) using the app 3. Parents of newborns screened with Picterus JP Methodology: Mothers will be asked to consent their newborn's participation. The newborns will be then randomly assigned to either: 1. control group in which jaundice will be screened by healthcare workers using VA or 2. intervention group in which jaundice will be screened using Picterus JP in addition to VA If the bilirubin measurement with Picterus is >15 mg/dl or there is suspicion of severe NNJ by VA, newborns will be referred to emergency room for further evaluation by a doctor and/or measure the level of bilirubin in blood. Researchers will compare the number of bilirubin blood levels >15 mg/dl between the two groups. HCWs and newborns' parents will be interviewed to identify their perceptions and experiences towards the use of the app.
The overall aim of this study is to verify the quality of our internal developed camera validation systems and allow the use of Picterus JP on all smartphones.