Ariana Boswell

All articles by Ariana Boswell

• 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.

• Why some patients may need more IVIG infusions than others

  Learn more about why IVIG is recommended for pregnancies at risk of FNAIT and why some patients may need more infusions than others.

• Clinical trial to determine whether nipocalimab can prevent FNAIT

  A clinical trial sponsored by Johnson & Johnson will seek to determine whether nipocalimab prevents or delays FNAIT in at-risk pregnancies.

• Maternal thrombocytopenia linked to greater risk of infant thrombocytopenia

  A recent study found that severe maternal thrombocytopenia may increase the risk of neonatal thrombocytopenia.

• Study underway to identify racial and ethnic differences in FNAIT risk

  A study by Rallybio is currently underway to determine whether the risk of FNAIT differs by race or ethnicity.

• Study shows thrombocytopenia is a rare complication of IVIg

  Although rare, thrombocytopenia is an adverse effect that may be associated with intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, a recent study found

• Review: New strategies improve platelet transfusion quality and supply

  Recent strategies have emerged to improve the quality and supply of platelets for transfusions, a key treatment for patients with FNAIT.

• Children who have had FNAIT may be at greater risk of autism

  A recent study found that children with FNAIT may be at an elevated risk of developing autism later in childhood, regardless of ICH status.