Ryner Lai, MBBS

All articles by Ryner Lai, MBBS

• How to prepare for an intravenous immunoglobulin treatment

  Here is what you need to know to prepare for IVIG treatment, including what to bring, what to wear and what to expect.

• Rate of brain bleeds in children much lower in recent decades

  While pediatric brain bleed cases have become less common over the last few decades, they remain a significant public health concern.

• Mothers of infants with FNAIT report postpartum stress, mood changes

  Mothers of children with FNAIT reported significant feelings of stress and frequent mood changes after returning home from delivery.

• Understanding percentile growth charts in infants with FNAIT

  Learn more about growth charts, their purpose and what they can tell doctors about infants who have been diagnosed with FNAIT.

• Rehabilitation milestones after intracranial hemorrhage in infants

  Learn more about developmental milestones for infants who have undergone an intracranial hemorrhage and why they matter.

• A parent’s guide to infant brain development after brain bleeds

  Any neurological event, such as a brain bleed, can have long-term effects in infants, but these are less likely if treated early.

• Infant with CHI shows similar symptoms to FNAIT

  A pregnant patient with a history of fetal death was diagnosed with chronic histiocyte intervillositis, which has characteristics similar to FNAIT.

• Coping with postpartum anxiety after FNAIT

  Learn more about the signs and symptoms of postpartum anxiety and the resources available for those who may be experiencing it.

• Understanding and managing postpartum depression after FNAIT

  If you are experiencing postpartum depression, know that you’re not alone, and there are resources available to help you through this period.

• Understanding how FNAIT can occur after a non-affected pregnancy 

  Learn more about how your infant may be at risk of FNAIT even if you have had a previous pregnancy that wasn’t affected by the disease.