Ariana Boswell

All articles by Ariana Boswell

• New method may help predict platelet transfusion risk in infants

  Researchers developed a statistical model that could help clinicians make platelet transfusion decisions for infants with thrombocytopenia.

• Understanding FNAIT caused by HPA-5b vs HPA-1a antibodies

  Learn more about the difference between FNAIT caused by HPA-5b versus HPA-1a antibodies, including prevalence, disease severity and more.

• Researchers identify potential treatment for neonatal brain bleed

  A recent study found that a minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure can treat intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), a complication of FNAIT.

• Study: HPA data alone may not predict FNAIT risk

  A study of genetic data from the Saudi population found that the predicted risk of FNAIT does not always align with observed outcomes.

• Understanding FNAIT caused by HPA-5b vs HPA-1a antibodies

  Learn more about the difference between FNAIT caused by HPA-5b vs HPA-1a antibodies, including prevalence, treatment options and more.

• New tool can detect over 50 markers to improve FNAIT diagnosis

  Scientists developed a new technique to detect platelet antigens linked to FNAIT and quantify fetal DNA in maternal blood samples.

• High anti-HPA-1a levels may up risk of neonatal brain bleeds

  Researchers in Norway called for countries to update their guidelines to include consideration of anti-HPA-1a levels when treating FNAIT.

• Immune thrombocytopenia in late pregnancy requires specialized care

  A study presents six cases of pregnant women with severe ITP, highlighting the importance of individualized treatment to improve outcomes.

• Can prednisone cause gestational diabetes? 

  Prednisone is sometimes prescribed as a treatment for FNAIT, but in some patients, it can lead to gestational diabetes.

• Case report: Simple platelet tests can help diagnose FNAIT

  In areas where the MAIPA test is unavailable, platelet crossmatching can be a useful tool for diagnosing FNAIT.