Bucolome in prevention of hyperbilirubinaemia in preterm infants

Fifty preterm babies were randomly assigned to a group given oral bucolome (30 mg/kg per day for 5 days) and a control group. Serum bilirubin levels of the treated infants from day 4 onwards were consistently lower than those of the control infants. 3 of the 25 control infants (but none of the 25 treated infants) had bilirubin levels greater than 18 mg/100 ml (308 mumol/l) and required exchange transfusion. No sedation or drowsiness was observed in the infants given bucolome, and though the drug caused some vomiting, weight gains were unaffected.

[Formaldehyde determination in adhesives and in work environment (author's transl)]

A simple method is presented for analysis of urea-formaldehyde resins and other substances used in glueing operations, in relation to the environmental control of formaldehyde, considered as a pollutant in furniture plants.

Agar in the management of hyperbilirubinaemia in the premature baby

Eighty low birthweight infants (1500 to 2500 g) were randomly assigned to a group given oral agar and a control group. The study was first performed in 24 agar-fed babies and 24 control babies. The treated infants received a daily total amount of 600 mg/kg of agar beginning at 12 hours of age, for 7 days. In the later stage of the trial, 16 agar-fed babies and 16 control babies were investigated. The total daily amount of agar was raised to 700 mg/kg, beginning at 6 hours of age for 7 days. No complications were observed with the administration of agar. Serum bilirubin levels were not significantly lower in the agar-fed infants. We conclude that agar supplemented feeding is not indicated in the management of hyperbilirubinaemia in low birthweight newborn infants.