Reductive effect of ursodeoxycholic acid on bilirubin levels in neonates on phototherapy

BACKGROUND: Phototherapy is paramount in the management of high total serum bilirubin (TSB). Whether its effectiveness can be improved with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) has not been evaluated among newborns of African descent. METHODS: A double-blind-controlled study was used to evaluate the effect o...

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Autores principales: Ughasoro, Maduka Donatus, Adimorah, Gilbert Nwadiaka, Chukwudi, Ndubuisi Kennedy, Nnakenyi, Ifeyinwa Dorothy, Iloh, Kenechukwu Kaosisochukwu, Udemba, Charles Ejike
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove 2019
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Original Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6681162/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31534356
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CEG.S207523

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6681162/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31534356
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CEG.S207523

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