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1) Phototherapy uses light, especially blue light between 400-500 nm wavelengths, to treat neonatal jaundice by converting unconjugated bilirubin into water soluble forms that can be excreted. 2) It works through various mechanisms including configurational isomerization, structural isomerization, and photo-oxidation to reduce bilirubin levels and risk of toxicity. 3) Various light sources can be used for phototherapy including halogen spotlights, fluorescent lamps, fiber-optic pads, compact fluorescent

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