Extract: The bilirubin-UDP-glucuronyl transferase (BGT) activity in liver of newborn rats was measured to determine if unconjugated bilirubin could be the trigger substance of glucuronyl transferase ...

In studies in mice, researchers report they have found that bilirubin, a bile pigment most commonly known for yellowing the skin of people with jaundice, may play an unexpected role in protecting ...

Scientists say they have new experimental evidence of a novel role for bilirubin, a natural yellow pigment found in the body, in protecting humans from the worst effects of malaria and potentially ...

From the Medical Service of the Beth Israel Hospital, Boston. Jankelson — Assistant in Medicine, Beth Israel and City Hospitals, Boston. Gargill — Assistant in Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital and ...

Semin Liver Dis. 2008;28(1):110-122. Since the five variables of Child-Pugh score were selected empirically, it can be anticipated that not all are independent predictors of prognosis. For example, ...

Jaundice, characterized by yellowing skin and eyes, arises from bilirubin buildup due to red blood cell breakdown, liver dysfunction, or bile duct obstruction. Recognizing symptoms like dark urine, ...

Newborn babies who are diagnosed with and treated for jaundice are no more likely than other babies to suffer long-term developmental problems, according to a study published in the New England ...

Yes, it is possible for a person with cirrhosis to receive typical liver function test results, although this is rare. The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) notes that liver function ...