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Background: Home phototherapy (HPT) is an alternative to inpatient phototherapy (IPT) for the treatment of neonatal jaundice; however, comparative data remain limited on the effectiveness of phototherapy (PT) devices across care settings. Purpose: To compare the efficacy and safety of HPT using a fiberoptic light-emitting diode (LED) PT blanket with those of IPT using overhead LED PT in neonates with jaundice. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included neonates born at ≥35 weeks' gestation who were prescribed treatment for jaundice at a tertiary academic medical center in Thailand between August 1, 2023, and December 31, 2025. Infants who underwent either HPT or IPT were included. The bilirubin reduction, treatment success, and adverse event rates were compared between groups. Results: A total of 100 PT sessions (89 neonates) were analyzed, including 55 HPT sessions (50 infants) and 45 IPT sessions (43 infants). Some infants received both treatment modalities during separate sessions, and each session was analyzed according to the administered PT modality. The mean bilirubin reduction rate was significantly lower in the HPT versus IPT group (0.18±0.10 mg/dL/hr vs. 0.29±0.08 mg/dL/hr, P
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Related topics: Neonatal Health and Biochemistry · Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies · Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
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Chayatat Ruangkit · Thanyathorn Thaninjeerawat · Saitarn Klaidangklum · Saowalak Prasopa · Pongsakorn Atiksawedparit · Sasivimon Soonsawad · Ramathibodi Hospital
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