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When Newborn Jaundice Becomes a Medical Malpractice Case

Jaundice is common in newborns, and for many babies it resolves without lasting harm. The danger develops when bilirubin continues rising, and the signs are dismissed, testing is delayed, or treatment does not begin soon enough. Severe hyperbilirubinemia can injure a newborn’s developing brain, turning a condition that is usually manageable into a permanent… Read More »