Ariana Boswell

All articles by Ariana Boswell

• Case report: Identical twins with HDFN show different symptoms

  A case report described twins with HDFN who were genetically identical and shared a placenta, yet experienced disparate disease courses.

• Review: Anti-KPa antibody may be a rare cause of HDFN

  Few studies have reported on alloimmunization against the Kpa antigen, a rare cause of HDFN.

• Antibody levels may rise after transplacental intrauterine transfusion

  Transplacental intrauterine transfusion, a treatment used in HDFN, may increase antibody levels, particularly in those with anterior placenta.

• Case report: New strategies needed to improve rare blood group transfusion

  A case report described a woman with endometrial cancer in India with an extremely rare blood group type, complicating blood transfusions.

• Review outlines advancements in treating neonatal jaundice

  Modifying existing phototherapy procedures, introducing adjunct therapies and changing light sources may improve HDFN treatment.

• Tips for monitoring fetal movement during your pregnancy

  Learn more about how you and your doctors can monitor and track your baby’s movement patterns during pregnancy.

• Report: IVIG successful in treating anti-Kell HDFN

  Though treatment protocols vary significantly from patient to patient, IVIG appears to be an effective treatment for anti-K HDFN.

• Case report: Infant treated for complex HDFN with severe fetal anemia

  A recent case report described an infant with severe anemia whose HDFN was caused by both anti-D and anti-C antibodies.

• Some HLA gene variants may protect against HDFN

  A study of RhD-negative pregnant individuals found that certain versions of the HLA genes could decrease the risk of HDFN.

• Link between IUTs and developmental outcomes remains unclear

  Some studies show that intrauterine transfusions increase rates of neurodevelopmental difficulty in HDFN, while others show no association.