Ariana Boswell

All articles by Ariana Boswell

• Both clinical trial and real-world data valuable in maternal care

  Clinical trials and real-world data have unique strengths and weaknesses when it comes to advancing maternity care for diseases like FNAIT.

• Signs during childhood that may indicate a missed infant brain bleed

  Learn more about the symptoms to watch out for that may indicate your child experienced a brain bleed as an infant.

• Exercise may improve mental health during and after pregnancy

  A recent study found that several forms of exercise, including yoga and Pilates, may alleviate symptoms of perinatal anxiety and depression.

• Ethical considerations critical in clinical trials for FNAIT

  Conducting clinical trials involving pregnant individuals, as is the case in FNAIT, requires careful consideration to protect patient safety.

• Understanding platelet match scarcity & what it means for newborn care

  While matched platelets are preferred for individuals with FNAIT, unmatched ones can also be used when necessary.

• Demand on the rise for matched platelet transfusions in Canada

  The HLA/HPA Platelet Program at Canadian Blood Services, which serves patients with FNAIT, has seen an increased need for matched platelets.

• Study pinpoints anti-HPA-1a antibodies that may raise FNAIT risk

  Certain anti-HPA-1a antibodies can cause platelet aggregation through the FcγRIIa receptor, a mechanism that may contribute to FNAIT.

• The role of the spleen in FNAIT

  Learn more about the role and function of the spleen, which is a major site of platelet destruction, in FNAIT.

• Researchers pinpoint molecule that may worsen brain bleed injuries

  Researchers developed a three-dimensional model to study the mechanisms behind intraventricular hemorrhage.

• Case report: Failed platelet transfusion due to HLA, HPA antibodies

  A woman who experienced a miscarriage did not respond to several platelet transfusions due to the presence of anti-platelet antibodies.