Kernicterus Awareness
Every year, babies suffer permanent brain damage from kernicterus—a 100% preventable condition caused by untreated severe jaundice. Yet cases still occur due to missed warnings…
Critical “Jaundice” Questions to ask Your Doc…
Jaundice is common but can become dangerous quickly. Arm yourself with these essential questions to protect your newborn…
Jaundice 101: Moms and Dads, Know this…
Jaundice affects 60% of newborns, but many cases can be anticipated and managed early with proper prenatal planning. Here’s how expectant parents can reduce risks before delivery…
What is Bilirubin?
Bilirubin is a yellow pigment created when red blood cells break down—a normal process that becomes dangerous if a newborn's body can't eliminate it fast enough…
Treating Kernicterus: A Race Against Time
Kernicterus isn't just severe jaundice - it's a medical emergency where delays lead to permanent brain damage. Here's why rapid response is absolutely critical…
Origins of Kernicterus
Kernicterus—a severe form of brain damage caused by untreated neonatal jaundice—has origins that reveal both medical oversights and preventable failures…
Questions to an Attorney About a Kernicterus Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
If your child developed kernicterus due to untreated jaundice, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Here are critical questions to ask an attorney…
How Does Kernicterus get Missed?
Kernicterus is a 100% preventable brain injury—yet cases still occur. Why? Because warning signs are overlooked, underestimated, or dismissed….
Kernicterus Treatment and - is there a cure?
Kernicterus is a permanent, preventable brain injury caused by untreated severe jaundice. While there is no cure for the neurological damage it causes,…
How Fast Can Kernicterus Progress?
Kernicterus—the most severe form of bilirubin toxicity—can develop alarmingly fast in newborns, sometimes within hours if extreme jaundice goes untreated…
Kernicterus Diagnosis - When to Call Us
A Kernicterus diagnosis is devastating—this preventable brain injury, caused by untreated severe jaundice, often results from medical negligence…
Jaundice - Warning Signs for Parents
Newborn jaundice is common, but knowing the signs early can prevent serious complications. Here’s what to watch for in your baby’s first days:…
Staying on top of Jaundice
Jaundice—a common condition in newborns—occurs when bilirubin, a yellow pigment, builds up in the blood. While mild jaundice often resolves on its own…
is Kernicterus on the rise in America?
Kernicterus, a rare but devastating form of brain damage caused by severe neonatal jaundice, is making an unexpected comeback in the United States…
What is Kernicterus?
Kernicterus is a rare condition that affects your baby’s brain when they have too much bilirubin in their blood (hyperbilirubinemia).