High bilirubin levels in neonates may protect against retinopathy of prematurity

Higher levels of bilirubin in preterm neonates may help protect against retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), with increased levels linked to reduced disease severity, according to a study. Researchers suggested that the benefit of prophylaxis phototherapy in premature infants should be reevaluated. In this case-controlled study, 427 neonates admitted to a NICU...