Gilbert syndrome is a genetic condition that raises bilirubin levels in the blood. The condition is usually mild, often doesn't require treatment, and does not affect life expectancy. Gilbert syndrome ...

An AST test looks for blood levels of aspartate aminotransferase, an enzyme found mostly in the liver. Generally, the normal range of an AST test is 8 to 33 units per liter (U/L). Higher-than-average ...

Abstract: Neonatal jaundice is a prevalent condition in newborns caused by elevated bilirubin levels, often requiring timely diagnosis to prevent severe complications like kernicterus. Traditional ...

The following are at-home tests that can help a person monitor their liver health. People need to contact their doctor if they receive a test result indicating they may have reduced liver function. A ...

An at-home liver test can check for liver disease or help monitor an ongoing condition by measuring certain proteins, enzymes, and bilirubin in your blood. Taking this test can help shed light on the ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is globally promoted as a preventive health measure. However, an increasing incidence of jaundice among exclusively breastfed neonates has been observed.

IT HAS been believed for decades that chronic alcoholism damages the hepatic parenchyma and may finally lead to cirrhosis of the liver. Available statistics show alcoholism to be an etiologic factor ...

Bilirubin, the primary breakdown product of hemoproteins, particularly hemoglobin, plays a key role in the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of liver diseases. In acute liver diseases, such as ...