Publications by authors named "Daniele deLuca"
Pediatr Res
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates trends in infant mortality rates linked to extreme neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (EHB) in six European countries from 1990 to 2019, revealing a significant decline in such mortality rates over the years.
- Results showed a decrease in EHB-related infant mortality from 21.4 to 4.2 per million live births, with Germany showing the best improvement and Portugal the most significant decline rate.
- The findings underscore the need for national surveillance and tailored guidelines to prevent bilirubin-induced neurological damage, highlighting substantial differences in mortality trends among the countries studied.
