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 ...

Neonatal jaundice is a common condition that could potentially lead to severe neurotoxicity. In this electrophysiological study we observed the effects of a short-term bilirubin injection on evoked ...

Have you ever been told during a medical check-up that you need a liver function test and felt puzzled by terms like ALT, AST, and Total Bilirubin? You're not alone. Many people are unfamiliar with ...

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 ...

What Is a Liver Function Test? A liver function test is one of a group of tests that check levels of certain enzymes and other proteins in your blood. Some of the tests look for enzymes that you’d ...

You may develop jaundice if you have high bilirubin levels, a sign of liver damage. Gallstones can lead to a build-up of bilirubin in your blood. A doctor can use phototherapy to treat high bilirubin ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Jaundice is a common sign of liver failure caused by a buildup of bilirubin.Liver failure can cause confusion and neurological issues, including ...

Bilirubin is a brownish-yellow pigment that’s produced when red blood cells break down. The substance is found in the liver and is normally passed out of the body during digestion. The natural process ...

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 ...