Ashley Welch

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• FcRn inhibitors show promise for future of FNAIT treatment

  New research suggests FcRn inhibitors may one day help prevent platelet destruction in conditions like immune thrombocytopenia and FNAIT.

• Updated MRI guidance could improve brain monitoring in FNAIT

  New guidelines aim to standardize neonatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) practices, which currently vary widely across centers.

• Rare dual immune disorder in newborns linked to maternal HLA antibodies

  The study is the first to identify newborns simultaneously affected by rare blood disorders FNAIT and NAIN.

• Study calls for broader view of neonatal transfusion research

  Researchers proposed a new framework that considers the “whole system” of transfusion exposure in newborn care.

• Why maternal blood samples may not always detect FNAIT risk

  Learn more about why testing a mother’s blood may not always be enough to detect FNAIT and what can be done to confirm a diagnosis.

• Global research review finds gaps in family-centered neonatal care

  Researchers identified forty different definitions and nearly thirty models of family-centered care in neonatal medicine across the globe.

• Why are intrauterine platelet transfusions considered high risk?

  Learn more about the risks and benefits of intrauterine platelet transfusions for both mothers and infants.

• Why intrauterine platelet transfusions are considered high-risk

  Learn more about intrauterine platelet transfusions, including their risks, benefits and what patients can expect during the procedure.

• Digital PCR could make prenatal testing for FNAIT safer

  A highly sensitive genetic testing technology could make prenatal testing for conditions like FNAIT both safer and more accessible.

• What to expect from your first postpartum appointment after FNAIT

  Learn more about what to expect during your first postpartum appointment after you bring your infant home from the hospital.