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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

Phototherapy Induced Hypocalcemia in Term and Preterm Neonates with Hyperbilirubinemia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study finds reduced calcium levels in neonates after phototherapy, suggesting higher risk in preterms.

After 48 hours of phototherapy, term neonates showed a significant decrease in calcium levels from 9.44 to 8.57 mg/dL.
Preterm neonates experienced an even greater decrease in calcium, from 9.10 to 7.94 mg/dL, indicating significant hypocalcemia risk.
The study employed a cross-sectional design, analyzing data from 150 neonates both term and preterm regarding their serum calcium levels.
This analysis underscores the need for caution in assessing hypocalcemia risks associated with phototherapy, particularly in preterm neonates.

Poudel et al. (2025) studied this question.

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