Abstract
<h3>New Jaundice Test Method Described by Researchers</h3> New York Medical College researchers have announced they have developed a simple, rapid, reproducible test for detecting and monitoring jaundice in newborn infants and certain adults with liver diseases. The investigators are Drs. Sam J. Piliero, acting chairman of the department of anatomy, and Raymond L. Casella, 1962 graduate of the college. They prepared a simple microicterometer which indicated the presence of jaundice before it is clinically apparent, thus helping to overcome present shortcomings in the interpretation of skin changes among these infants and adults. Dr. Paul T. Medici of St. John's Graduate School worked with the researchers. Drs. Piliero and Casella said procedural simplicity and speed are the outstanding assets of the test. It can be carried out with only a few drops of blood, without the use of special equipment and by persons without special training. Because of the small amount
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