Ariana Boswell

All articles by Ariana Boswell

• Case report: Early intervention vital in managing fetal-maternal hemorrhage

  Fetal maternal hemorrhage, a potential cause of FNAIT, must treated as soon as possible, a recent case report and literature review found.

• Study links necrotizing enterocolitis to a lower risk of adult asthma

  A recent study identified a pathway linking necrotizing enterocolitis, a complication of FNAIT, to reduced asthma severity in adulthood.

• Emerging anti-FcRn therapies show promise in FNAIT

  A recent review highlights the potential of targeting the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) in several diseases, including FNAIT.

• Mothers affected by FNAIT report strain on mental, physical health

  In a recent study of mothers of FNAIT-affected children, anxiety was the most common psychological symptom reported.

• Study: ICH in infants leads to poor neurological outcomes

  Patients diagnosed with intracranial hemorrhage pre- and postnatally may have an elevated risk of neurological and behavioral impairment.

• New gene variant linked to severe thrombocytopenia

  A recent case report describes a newborn with severe thrombocytopenia who was found to have a novel mutation in the MECOM gene.

• Expert panel develops guidelines for FNAIT management

  A group of obstetricians, pediatricians and other healthcare professionals reached a consensus on several aspects of FNAIT care.

• Review: Optimizing immunoglobulin therapy for immunodeficiency

  The increase in immunoglobulin administration for a wide range of conditions, including FNAIT, underscores the need to refine care guidelines.

• Review: Red blood cell production in infants differs from adults

  Infants have distinct hematological features compared to adults, which has implications for the treatment of diseases such as FNAIT.

• Platelet transfusions may be linked to a greater risk of bleeding events

  Critically ill children who receive a platelet transfusion before central line placement have an elevated risk of bleeding, a study found.