A novel medical device that combines filtered sunlight phototherapy and kangaroo care to treat neonatal jaundice: bench feasibility study
Introduces a novel non-electric medical device that combines filtered sunlight phototherapy and kangaroo care to treat infant jaundice. Demonstrates the ability of the device to provide adequate therapeutic blue irradiance to treat jaundice while blocking harmful UV sunlight for caregivers at multiple angles, enabling potential at-home and mobile care.
Authors
- Stephen C. John
- M. Slusher Tina
- Daniel J. John
Institutions
- University of Minnesota (US)
- University of Michigan (US)
- University of Houston (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Research
- Published
- 2026-01-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-025-04559-z
- Primary Topic
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00