Ryner Lai, MBBS

All articles by Ryner Lai, MBBS

• 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.

• AI models may lead to earlier detection of necrotizing enterocolitis

  Artificial intelligence is enhancing newborn healthcare by providing an avenue for earlier diagnosis.

• Patient develops hemolytic anemia due to IVIG treatment

  A patient was diagnosed with IVIG-induced hemolytic anemia after extensive investigations were performed.

• 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.