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Kernicterus
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Neurological disorder characterized by high levels of bilirubin in the blood.

Kernicterus: Preventable Infant Brain Damage on the Rise
Article looks at the increasing rates of kernicterus, its diagnosis, and treatment. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.

Parents of Infants and Children with Kernicterus (PICK)
Site offers information, newsletter, and resources for parents and health care providers.

PICK Video: Kernicterus
Online video discusses the prevention of kernicterus from the points of view of parents, nurses, and physicians. Provided by Parents of Infants and Children with Kernicterus (PICK).

NORD: Kernicterus
Brief definition from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (U.S.).

March of Dimes: Newborn Jaundice
Offers information about newborn jaundice and kernicterus, its causes, diagnosis, and prevention.

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