Ryner Lai, MBBS

All articles by Ryner Lai, MBBS

• How to recognize the signs of internal bleeding in an infant

  Learn more about how to identify the signs of internal bleeding, a common symptom of fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT).

• Worried about FNAIT risk? Consider talking to your doctor

  If you’re worried your infant may be at risk of FNAIT, there are ways for your doctor to diagnose it before you reach your due date.

• How to support your pregnant partner if they are at risk of FNAIT

  Learn how to support your partner if she is at risk of FNAIT during her pregnancy, both physically and emotionally.

• What is the role of the immune system in FNAIT? 

  Read on to learn more about how a mother’s immune system can mistakenly attack her fetus’ blood cells during pregnancy.

• Case report: Thrombocytopenia in newborn with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

  A newborn with thrombocytopenia, of which FNAIT is a differential diagnosis, was eventually diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.

• Nipocalimab’s role in the FNAIT therapeutic space

  Learn more about nipocalimab, an experimental therapy in development to treat and prevent FNAIT in newborns.

• Can a mother donate platelets to her infant with FNAIT? 

  Learn more about how a mother’s platelets interact with a baby diagnosed with FNAIT and why her blood may be unsafe for the baby.

• What to expect during a platelet typing test to diagnose FNAIT

  Learn more about platelet typing tests, including what they are, why they’re necessary and what to expect during the procedure.

• What are petechiae and why are they common in FNAIT?

  Learn more about petechiae, which occur when tiny blood vessels burst underneath the skin, causing red or purple spots.

• How to prepare for an intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment

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