Sheila Jacobs

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• Recommendations for preventing ICH in second FNAIT-affected pregnancy

  A recent survey of mothers affected by FNAIT highlighted the risks of a second pregnancy after a previous pregnancy resulted in ICH.

• FNAIT-affected children may be at greater risk for autism

  A recent survey shows that children affected by FNAIT may be at greater risk of being diagnosed with autism later in life.

• Patient with FNAIT successfully treated in India

  A recent report detailed the first case of FNAIT logged at a 180-year-old institution in India, complete with treatment methods and outcomes.

• AI advancements could improve fetal health and diagnosis

  A recent analysis described how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into infant health care and disease prediction.

• Placenta-associated biomarkers may predict FNAIT severity

  A recent study showed placenta-related biomarkers may play an important role in predicting FNAIT disease severity.

• Red Cross evaluates potential non-invasive fetal antigen test

  According to a recent press release, the Australian red cross is assessing the feasibility of non-invasive prenatal testing to detect certain antigens.

• Study shows Caucasian women may be at greater risk of FNAIT

  Results of a recent analysis showed that the risk for alloimmunization was highest among women in Caucasian populations.

• Study finds link between key DNA markers and FNAIT

  A recent study found a link between key DNA markers and type I CD36 deficiency in platelet donors to patients with FNAIT.

• Researchers call for additional research on link between ITP, FNAIT

  Researchers of a recently published review stated more data is needed to confirm the link between ITP and the risk of FNAIT.

• More data needed to confirm link between HPA antigens and FNAIT

  A recent study found more data is needed to confirm the link between HPA antigens and the development of autoimmune thrombocytopenia.