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

Most UK fetal medicine centers agreed on using intravenous immunoglobulin to treat FNAIT, but opinions varied on when to begin treatment.

A study found brain injury and inflammation markers may not reliably reflect treatment progress for intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH).

A high frequency ultrasound can reveal a buildup of fluid surrounding the brains of infants a recent study found.

A report of Canadian neonatal units showed there is wide variation in transfusion practices for pre-term babies.

A review describes advancements in stem cell therapy, artificial womb technology and telehealth, which may improve care for FNAIT.

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

A newborn survived a rare combination of Jka hemolytic disease,HDFN and FNAIT thanks to early diagnosis and aggressive treatment.

Hydrocephalus from fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) can be treated successfully with staged surgery, a review showed.

A recent report described three cases of infants with thrombocytopenia who were successfully treated with romiplostim.