Ryner Lai, MBBS

All articles by Ryner Lai, MBBS

• Can FNAIT be prevented using 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.

• Understanding brain cysts in infants with intracranial hemorrhage

  Learn more about porencephalic cysts, which can occur due to intracranial hemorrhage, a potential complication of FNAIT.

• Is it safe to exercise during an FNAIT-affected pregnancy?

  Learn more about the risks and benefits of exercise during a high-risk pregnancy or a pregnancy at risk of FNAIT.

• Alloimmunization risk factors include genetics and immune system

  The findings of various studies point to alloimmunization being influenced by many different genetic and immunological factors.

• Umbilical cord blood: A safe alternative to newborn blood draw

  Instead of drawing blood from a newborn, doctors can use the umbilical cord blood, authors of a recent study found.

• What is a PICC line and how is it useful for IVIG?

  A peripherally inserted central catheter, also known as a PICC, can help infants receive fluids without being stuck by a needle every time.

• Isolated intracranial hemorrhage: When ICH is the only symptom

  Learn more about an isolated intracranial hemorrhage, which occurs when there are no other visible or reported symptoms.

• The benefits and risks of prednisone to manage FNAIT 

  Learn more about prednisone, which is used to suppress the immune response and to reduce inflammation in FNAIT.

• Patient with lupus and FNAIT gives birth via emergency C-section

  A recently published case report describes a pregnancy complicated by systemic lupus erythematosus and FNAIT.

• Study: HLA-1 alloimmunization may occur during platelet transfusions

  Some patients may experience severe reactions following HLA-1 alloimmunization from platelet transfusions.