Detecting Newborn Jaundice with a Smartphone

Newborn jaundice is a common condition in babies less than a week old. While yellowing of the skin is a primary indicator, that discoloration may be hard to see and, if left untreated, the condition can harm a baby. University of Washington, Seattle, engineers and physicians have developed a smartphone application that can check for jaundice in newborns and can deliver results to parents and pediatricians within minutes.