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kernicterus

https://whatiskernicterussource.alderbrief.com/posts/what-is-kernicterus-and-why-it-matters-for-new-parents

Kernicterus is a rare but serious condition caused by severe jaundice in newborns, where excess bilirubin crosses into the brain and damages the basal ganglia, leading to lifelong neurological issues like hearing loss, movement problems, or cognitive delays. It's preventable with timely phototherapy or exchange transfusions, but once it sets in, the effects are permanent. That yellow staining of brain tissue is a sobering reminder of why we closely monitor bilirubin levels in babies.