Abstract Neonatal jaundice, or hyperbilirubinemia, is a relatively common condition, and occurs in 2 out of 3 newborns. The condition is often transient. However, untreated hyperbilirubinemia can cause kernicterus and nervous system damage. Worldwide, over 114 000 infants die and 65 000 infants grow up with permanent brain damage due to this condition [1]. A […]