Neonatal jaundice occurs when bilirubin levels in a newborn’s blood become too high, leading to a yellowing of the skin and eyes. While mild jaundice often resolves on its own, higher bilirubin levels require treatment to prevent complications such as…
Neonatal jaundice is a common condition in newborns, occurring when there is a buildup of bilirubin in the blood, causing a yellowing of the skin and eyes. While most cases of jaundice are mild and resolve on their own, severe…
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a common heart condition in premature infants, occurring when the ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth. The risk of PDA is significantly higher in preterm babies because their heart and blood vessels are not…
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a common congenital heart condition where a fetal blood vessel (ductus arteriosus) fails to close after birth. This can lead to abnormal blood flow between the aorta and the pulmonary artery, affecting heart and lung…
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defects, affecting about 1 in every 100 newborns. Early detection is crucial for improving outcomes, and fetal echocardiography (fetal echo) has become a valuable tool for diagnosing CHDs before birth. 📌…
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are structural abnormalities in the heart that develop before birth, affecting blood flow and heart function. They are the most common birth defects worldwide, occurring in approximately 1 in every 100 live births. 📌 Fact: CHDs…
