Jaundice

Jaundice, also known as icterus , is yellowish discoloration of the skin, conjunctiva and mucous membranes caused by hyperbilirubinemia . Usually the concentration of bilirubin in the blood must exceed 2–3 mg/dL for the coloration to be easily visible. Jaundice comes from the French word jaune, meaning yellow. Jaundice typically appears in a 'top to bottom' progression , and resolves in a 'bottom to top' manner. (From the Wikpedia article Jaundice.)

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Recent Publications on Jaundice:
Xenobiotic-Sensing Nuclear Receptors CAR and PXR as Drug Targets in Cholestatic Liver Disease. Cholestasis results in the intrahepatic retention of cytotoxic bile acid...	21st November, 2009	Department of Medicine and Molecular Science, Gunma University Graduate	Curr Drug Targets. 2009 Nov 1;10(11):1184-1193.
Jaundice and itching in a 57-year-old patient. Cholestasis results in the intrahepatic retention of cytotoxic bile acid...	20th November, 2009		Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2009 Nov;134(48):2459-2460. Epub 2009 Nov 18. DOI Direct Link
[Bleeding from gastric varices as the initial manifestation of primary pancreatic lymphoma.] In patients with pancreatic cancer, the most frequent symptoms are...	20th November, 2009	Unidad de Gestion Clinica de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario	Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Nov 16. DOI Direct Link
Whipple's procedure for an oligometastasis to the pancreas from a leiomyosarcoma of the thigh. BACKGROUND: Pancreatic tumours are most frequently primary, with lesions...	19th November, 2009	Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm	Ir J Med Sci. 2009 Nov 17. DOI Direct Link
[Two Cases of Inoperable Advanced Bileduct Cancer Treated Effectively with a Gemcitabine/Cisplatin Combination.] We report two cases of inoperable advanced bileduct cancer that responded...	19th November, 2009	Dept. of Surgery, Inagi Municipal Hospital.	Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2009 Nov;36(11):1893-1896.
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Press Releases About Jaundice:
Catachem Announces FDA Approval of the Direct Bilirubin (DBILI) In-Vitro	1st January, 1970	Catachem	Catachem Announces FDA Approval of the Direct Bilirubin (DBILI) In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Chemistry Reagent Kit Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA (April 13, 1989)…. Catachem, Inc. (Private)
Catachem Announces FDA Approval of the Total Bilirubin (TBILI) In-Vitro	1st January, 1970	Catachem	Catachem Announces FDA Approval of the Total Bilirubin (TBILI) In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Chemistry Reagent Kit Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA (April 10, 1989)…. Catachem, Inc. (Private)

BioNews Results for Jaundice:
Jaundice Linked to Sepsis-Related ARDS Mortality	Pulmonary Reviews:  Nov 11 2009 1:15AM Matching: jaundice
Liver cancer	WYTV News:  Oct 31 2009 9:22AM Matching: jaundice
Liver cancer	KRGV:  Oct 25 2009 1:27AM Matching: jaundice
Jaundice spread won't predict bilirubin levels	Reuters Health:  Oct 2 2009 1:50AM Matching: jaundice

Jaundice Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7531177	Surface protein of leptospira
7555425	System and method of improved recording of medical transactions
7556768	Biocompatible devices, systems, and methods for reducing levels of pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators in the blood
7556957	Coronavirus-like particles comprising functionally deleted genomes
7560123	Compositions and methods for nutrition supplementation
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Companies working in the area of Jaundice from Bioportfolio's Biocorporate database :
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Natus Medical Natus' product lines include: Hearing Screening Systems, Hearing Diagnostic Systems, Jaundice Management Products, Newborn Care Products, Data Management Systems, Neurology Diagnostic Systems and... www.natus.com/        View full profile
SpectRx SpectRx is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of products that offer less invasive and painless alternatives to blood tests currently used for infant jaundice, diabetes... www.spectrx.com/        View full profile

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