Phototherapy for Jaundice in Premature Infants

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What is the main reason why visible light has a therapeutic use?

It is selectively absorbed in certain molecules (correct)
It provides energy to the body
It is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum
It has an antibacterial effect

What condition do many premature infants have?

Diabetes
Hypertension
Jaundice (correct)
Anemia

What is the effect of exposing premature infants to visible light?

It has no effect on jaundice
It increases the risk of infection
It worsens jaundice
It helps recover from jaundice (correct)

What is bilirubin?

<p>A waste product excreted by the liver (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was it discovered that visible light helps premature infants recover from jaundice?

<p>1958 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Visible Light and Its Therapeutic Use

Visible light has an important therapeutic use due to its energy properties and selective absorption in certain molecules.
Exposure to visible light can cause significant physiological effects.

Phototherapy for Jaundice

Jaundice is a condition characterized by an excess of bilirubin in the blood, often excreted by the liver in premature infants.
In 1958, it was discovered that most premature infants recover from jaundice when their bodies are exposed to visible light, a process known as phototherapy.
Phototherapy is an effective treatment for jaundice in premature infants.

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Learn about the therapeutic use of visible light in treating jaundice in premature infants through phototherapy. Discover how this treatment was discovered in 1958 and how it helps infants recover from jaundice.