Leonardo Jaimes, MD

All articles by Leonardo Jaimes, MD

• Study shows high number of FNAIT cases in Ethiopia

  In the study, FNAIT was often associated with other conditions such as preeclampsia, neonatal sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis.

• Researchers describe signs of rare intracranial hemorrhage subtype

  In a recent study, researchers identified the clinical signs that may point to a rare subtype of intracranial hemorrhage.

• Rallybio discontinues development of lead drug for FNAIT

  Rallybio announced its clinical trial investigating the drug RLYB212, intended for the prevention of FNAIT, was discontinued.

• Rare antibodies identified in FNAIT-affected pregnancy

  Researchers studied a rare case of prolonged fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) caused by three different antibody types.

• Platelet transfusions to prevent bleeding could lead to serious complications

  Platelet transfusions are often required to treat FNAIT, however recent evidence suggests that they could produce serious complications.

• Newborn with FNAIT-like symptoms diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

  A case of a newborn with thrombocytopenia illustrated the value of considering all possible FNAIT differential diagnoses, including HLH.

• ITP may lead to thrombocytopenia in newborns

  Like FNAIT, maternal immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) can lead to thrombocytopenia in newborns, according to a recent study.

• Infant infected with parasite shows symptoms similar to FNAIT

  A newborn was diagnosed with Babesiosis after showing symptoms that could also be explained by an FNAIT diagnosis.

• Study assessing FNAIT risk across ethnicities to begin soon

  A prospective study aiming to analyze the risk of FNAIT among different ethnic groups is expected to begin soon.

• Review: How nipocalimab works to prevent FNAIT

  The molecular properties of nipocalimab determine its ability for preventing FNAIT without compromising other immune functions.