Ryner Lai, MBBS

All articles by Ryner Lai, MBBS

• Why FNAIT can become more severe after first pregnancy

  Find out why FNAIT symptoms and risks can become more severe in subsequent pregnancies after a first pregnancy was affected.

• Low platelet levels may help predict severity of newborn sepsis

  Low levels of platelets may be an early warning sign of severe newborn sepsis.

• New guidelines advise against over-prescribing platelet transfusions

  Platelet transfusions, as with all blood transfusions, carry risks and should be sparingly prescribed, the researchers stated.

• Hearing loss due to FNAIT: Causes, signs and symptoms

  If you think your infant may have hearing loss as a result of FNAIT, there are some signs and symptoms you can watch out for.

• Is it possible to prevent FNAIT with IVF or egg donation? 

  While it’s technically possible to reduce the likelihood of FNAIT through IVF or egg donation methods, they are not typically used for this purpose.

• Tips for managing medical bills after a NICU stay 

  If your medical debt is stressing you out, here are some steps you can take to make the payment process as simple as possible. 

• Pain management options during labor if your infant has FNAIT

  Here’s what you need to know about the risks and benefits of different pain management options during labor if your infant may have FNAIT.

• Understanding bleeds caused by FNAIT vs other congenital bleeding disorders

  Though bleeding is common in several congenital disorders, the cause and treatment methods often differ depending on the diagnosis.

• What to do if IVIG treatments make you feel like you have the flu

  IVIG side effects can range from nausea to sore throat to fatigue, and can be so severe that you may think you have caught the flu.

• Why antibody levels can fluctuate during pregnancy

  Learn more about antibody levels in the blood, including how to test for them and what changes in antibody concentration could mean.