Sheila Jacobs

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• Hypertension during pregnancy could lead to increased FNAIT risk

  A recent study showed that pregnant mothers with hypertension or preeclampsia may be at a higher risk of developing FNAIT.

• Evaluating plasma and platelet readings helpful in FNAIT diagnosis

  Evaluating plasma thrombopoietin (TPO) levels among neonates with low platelet counts has been shown to speed up diagnosis and treatment.

• Single-gene disorders linked to fetal intracranial hemorrhage

  A recently published case study showed that single-gene disorders may be associated with the occurrence of fetal intracranial hemorrhage.

• Certain antibodies may be linked to recurrent miscarriages in FNAIT

  A recent study found that the presence of certain antibodies may put patients at a higher risk of recurrent miscarriages.

• Obesity and neurological disorders may increase risk of IVIG

  A recent study showed that those treated with IVIG may be at a greater risk of complications if they have certain medical conditions.

• HPA-1a tests could reduce cost of FNAIT treatment

  The use of antenatal anti–human platelet antigen-1a (HPA-1a) screening for FNAIT has shown to be cost effective in Europe.

• Case study highlights importance of early FNAIT diagnosis

  A recent educational case report described a case of FNAIT in which the mother did not receive adequate prenatal care and testing.

• Efficacy of KB-208 comparable to IVIG for treating FNAIT, study shows

  A recent study showed a potential FNAIT treatment was successful in mice.

• Maternal platelet count not predictive of neonatal thrombocytopenia

  A recent study found there was no association with low maternal platelet count with the eventual diagnosis of neonatal thrombocytopenia.

• Suspected case of FNAIT in Nigeria results in infant death

  A recent case report describes a case of suspected FNAIT in Nigeria that ultimately resulted in the death of the infant.