Jaundice in a newborn

Jaudice: More than just yellowing of the skin

Jaundice, also known as hyperbilirubinemia, is characterized by a yellow discoloration of the body’s tissues due to an accumulation of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a byproduct of heme metabolism. Jaundice results from either increased bilirubin production or impaired excretion. The severity of discoloration ranges from lemon yellow to apple green. Newborns and the elderly are more commonly affected by this condition.

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What you NEED to know about Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the world’s leading causes of death from a single infectious agent. It is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs. TB spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.

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