â¤0.2 mg/dL. Measurement of the levels of bilirubin is used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, hemolytic, hematologic, and metabolic disorders, including hepatitis and gall bladder obstruction. The assessment of direct bilirubin is helpful in the differentiation of hepatic disorders.
Ritchie Valens. In an all too brief career, Ritchie Valens was the first Chicano rock and roll star, having his best remembered hit, La Bamba, just one month before his untimely death with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper on February 3, 1959.
Born in Little Italy, Johnny Fontane grew up with Nino Valenti, who remained his firm friend. From an early age, Johnny had a talent for singing which was encouraged by his music teacher Sister Immaculata, and with the subtle help of his godfather, Vito Corleone, was able to break into showbusiness, often playing at clubs such as The Breslin.