Adding neonatal hyperbilirubinemia/bilirubin encephalopathy to the American Society for Apheresis Guidelines on Therapeutic Apheresis

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 447-448
Author(s):  
Ryan P. Jajosky ◽  
Audrey N. Jajosky
2017 ◽  
Vol 114 (8) ◽  
pp. E1432-E1440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shujuan Chen ◽  
Wenqi Lu ◽  
Mei-Fei Yueh ◽  
Eva Rettenmeier ◽  
Miao Liu ◽  
...  

Severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (SNH) and the onset of bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus result in part from delayed expression of UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) and the inability to metabolize bilirubin. Although there is a good understanding of the early events after birth that lead to the rapid increase in serum bilirubin, the events that control delayed expression of UGT1A1 during development remain a mystery. HumanizedUGT1(hUGT1) mice develop SNH spontaneously, which is linked to repression of both liver and intestinal UGT1A1. In this study, we report that deletion of intestinal nuclear receptor corepressor 1 (NCoR1) completely diminishes hyperbilirubinemia inhUGT1neonates because of intestinalUGT1A1gene derepression. Transcriptomic studies and immunohistochemistry analysis demonstrate that NCoR1 plays a major role in repressing developmental maturation of the intestines. Derepression is marked by accelerated metabolic and oxidative phosphorylation, drug metabolism, fatty acid metabolism, and intestinal maturation, events that are controlled predominantly by H3K27 acetylation. The control of NCoR1 function and derepression is linked to IKKβ function, as validated inhUGT1mice with targeted deletion of intestinal IKKβ. Physiological events during neonatal development that target activation of an IKKβ/NCoR1 loop in intestinal epithelial cells lead to derepression of genes involved in intestinal maturation and bilirubin detoxification. These findings provide a mechanism of NCoR1 in intestinal homeostasis during development and provide a key link to those events that control developmental repression of UGT1A1 and hyperbilirubinemia.


2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Chitlangia ◽  
GS Shah ◽  
P Poudel ◽  
OP Mishra

Introduction: Jaundice is an important problem during neonatal period. When total serum bilirubin (TSB) level exceeds a critical limit, it crosses the blood brain barrier and results into bilirubin encephalopathy. The main aim of therapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is prevention of bilirubin encephalopathy by phototherapy and/or exchange transfusion. The aims of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of exchange transfusion (ET) and observe the adverse events during and following three days of ET in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia. Materials and Method: Hospital based cross-sectional descriptive study. All neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit and /or paediatric wards of a tertiary- care centre between September 2010 to March 2012, requiring ET were enrolled. Results: A total of 139 ETs were performed in 120 neonates. The common causes were ABO incompatibility (30.8%), prematurity (30.8%), idiopathic (27.5%), Rh isoimmunization (6.7%) and cephalhematoma (4.2%). Mean pre- ET total serum bilirubin (TSB) was 24.2 mg% dL. There was 58% reduction in TSB in post ET and 31% net reduction in 6 hr post ET. Term and preterm neonates showed equal percentage of TSB reduction. Respiratory distress (10.8%) and bradycardia (6.7%) were the common adverse events during, and hypocalcemia (98.3%) and thrombocytopenia (34.2%) in 3 days following ET. The sick neonates had significantly higher incidence of thrombocytopenia (p= 0.031), respiratory distress (p=0.009), apnea (p<0.001) and cardiorespiratory arrest (p<0.001). Overall mortality was 4.2%, and non-survivors were mostly low birth weight, born outside the present hospital and had higher incidence of adverse events. Conclusion: Exchange transfusion is an effective intervention in reducing the serum bilirubin level. However, these neonates require monitoring of ionised calcium and thrombocytopenia. Sick neonates had higher incidence of adverse events than healthy and close clinical monitoring is needed to improve the outcome. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v34i1.9030   J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2014;34(1):7-13


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Shyam Prasad Kafle ◽  
Mukesh Bhatta ◽  
Ramesh Shrestha ◽  
Sarita Sitaula ◽  
Namu Koirala ◽  
...  

Background: Timely detection and treatment of pathological hyperbilirubinemia in newbornscan prevent acute bilirubin encephalopathy and its consequences. We aimed to identifyitsoccurrence, presentationtime, phototherapyduration, need for exchange transfusion,and outcome. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled all the babies admitted for pathological neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in the university hospital ofBPKIHSin a one-yearduration. Babies with life-threatening congenital malformations or conjugated bilirubin >20% of total serum bilirubin or >2 mg/dl were excluded. Obstetric profile of mothers, clinical and laboratory parameters of babies, onset time of pathological jaundice, duration of phototherapy, need for exchange transfusion or intravenous immunoglobulin were recorded. Neonatal outcome was classified as good and poor and its association with potential predictors analyzed.  Results: One-hundred and fifty babiesdeveloped neonatal jaundice requiring treatment. The most common causes includedABO and Rh setting. No cause was found in 26 (18%) babies. One-hundred and eight babies (72%) were only managed withphototherapy whereas 42 (28%) required both phototherapy and double volume exchange therapy. The majority (84.5%) had good outcome without any residual neurological deficit at discharge.Babies with total serum bilirubin >20 mg/dl at presentation, duration of phototherapy >44.8 h, ABO setting, hemolysis, and out born statussignificantly developed poor outcome (p < 0.05). Conclusion: About 15% of the babies with hyperbilirubinemia had acute bilirubin encephalopathy at discharge suggestive of poor outcome. Babies with high bilirubin at presentation, longer duration of phototherapy, ABO settings, hemolysis, and out born statusdeveloped poor outcome.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aniruddha Adhikari ◽  
Vinod K Bhutani ◽  
Susmita Mondal ◽  
Monojit Das ◽  
Soumendra Darbar ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTBackgroundTargeted degradation of bilirubin in vivo may enable safer and more effective approach to manage incipient bilirubin encephalopathy consequent to severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (SNH). This report builds on the use of a spinel structured mixed-valence transition metal oxide (trimanganese tetroxide) nanoparticle duly functionalized with biocompatible ligand citrate (C-Mn3O4 NP) having the ability to degrade bilirubin without photo-activation.MethodThe efficiency of C-Mn3O4 NP in in vivo degradation of serum bilirubin and amelioration of severe bilirubin encephalopathy and associated neurobehavioral changes was evaluated in C57BL/6j animal model of SNH.ResultsOral single dose (0.25 mg kg-1 body weight) of the NPs efficiently reduced serum bilirubin levels (both conjugated and unconjugated) in study mice. It prevents bilirubin-induced neurotoxicity with reduction of SNH as observed by neurobehavioral and movement studies of SNH-mice. Pharmacokinetic data suggests intestinal reabsorption of the NPs and explain sustainable action. Biodistribution, pharmacokinetics, and biocompatibility of the NPs were tested during sub-chronic exposure.ConclusionThus, we report preliminary studies that explore an affordable chemoprevention mechanism to acutely prevent or minimize bilirubin neurotoxicity in newborn infants.IMPACT STATEMENTDespite several attempts, no pharmaco-therapeutics are available for the treatment of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (SNH) and associated neurotoxicity.Our newly developed nanodrug, citrate functionalized Mn3O4 nanoparticles (C-Mn3O4 NPs), can efficiently ameliorate SNH and associated neurotoxicity as investigated in preclinical rodent model.Chemoprevention effect of the nanodrug is found to be safe and sustainable.If successfully translated into clinical trials, C-Mn3O4 NPs could become the first drug to treat SNH.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Letizia Capasso ◽  
Marta Palma ◽  
Clara Coppola ◽  
Serena Salomè ◽  
Valentina Esposito ◽  
...  

: Recent reports from several developed countries have documented a resurgence of bilirubin encephalopathy causing both healthcare and forensic issues. For these reasons, many national pediatric societies have issued recommendations on the diagnosis and the treatment of clinically significant neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The differences among individual national documents may have an impact on neonatal healthcare. This paper shortly reviews the advantages and the shortcomings of the main international guidelines with a focus on the available evidence.


2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Ijong Dachlan ◽  
Tetty Yuniati ◽  
Abdurachman Sukadi

Background Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NH) is one of the most common problems in neonates, but it can be treated with blue light phototherapy. Developing countries with limited medical equipment and funds have difficulty providing effective phototherapy to treat NH, leading to increased risk of bilirubin encephalopathy. Phototherapy with white reflecting curtains can decrease the duration of phototherapy needed to reduce bilirubin levels. Objective To compare the duration of phototherapy needed in neonates with NH who underwent phototherapy with and without aluminum foil reflectors. Methods This open clinical trial was conducted from July to August 2013 at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia. The inclusion criteria were term neonates with uncomplicated NH presenting in their first week of life. Subjects were randomized into two groups, those who received phototherapy with or without aluminum foil reflectors. Serum bilirubin is taken at 12th, 24th, 48th hours, then every 24 hours if needed until phototherapy can be stopped according to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. The outcome measured was the duration of phototherapy using survival analysis. The difference between the two groups was tested by Gehan method. Results Seventy newborns who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and had similar characteristics were randomized into two groups. The duration of phototherapy needed was significantly less in the group with aluminum foil reflectors than in the group without reflectors [72 vs. 96 hours, respectively, (P<0.01)]. Conclusion The required duration of phototherapy with aluminum foil reflectors is significantly less than that of phototherapy without reflectors, in neonates with NH.


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