The Problem
Neonatal jaundice (yellow skin color) is very common during first two weeks of life
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Jaundice is caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood.
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Very high levels of bilirubin can produce irreversible brain injury called Kernicterus.
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Kernicterus may cause hearing loss, cerebral palsy, and death.
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Kernicterus is common in many low resource countries.
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Kernicterus Prevention
Preventing kernicterus requires overcoming several key barriers to effective treatment. Bilimetrix USA provides low cost solutions to these barriers through consultation, instructional materials for parents and health workers, a point of care smartphone assay for plasma bilirubin (the BiliPic system), and a Stop Kernicterus International service that networks primary care and treatment providers, provides guidance for jaundice and phototherapy management, and gathers population data.