Biliary atresia is a rare condition that affects newborns and young infants. One of the most noticeable signs of this condition is a change in stool, which may appear as early as the first few weeks ...

The strategy includes examination of infant eye color, stool color, and prior laboratory results to assess whether drawing a direct or conjugated bilirubin level is warranted. HealthDay News — In a ...

A new smartphone app can accurately analyze an infant’s stool to screen for biliary atresia, according to a Futurity report. 1. The free app allows parents to check if their baby’s stool is the normal ...

Biliary atresia is a genetic condition in newborns where part or all of the bile duct is malformed. It requires prompt surgical treatment. Biliary atresia is a condition that occurs in infants. It’s ...

New research in Japan reveals the cost-effectiveness of universal screening methods for biliary atresia–a rare yet severe lung condition in infants Biliary atresia is a relatively rare childhood ...

Biliary Atresia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Biliary Atresia is a rare but serious condition affecting infants, where the bile ducts that carry bile from the ...

Biliary atresia is a rare condition that affects the bile ducts in infants. It can cause bile to build up in the liver, causing damage. It can be life threatening, but treatment may improve ...

My baby was diagnosed with biliary atresia when he was 2 months old. While Google helped me identify his symptoms, it was a doctor who listened and diagnosed him. He had surgery to repair his bile ...

Neonatal hepatitis (NH) and biliary atresia are two separate conditions that share specific symptoms. Both conditions affect newborn infants and can cause liver damage. Bile is a substance the liver ...

TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- In a clinical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published ...