Ariana Boswell

All articles by Ariana Boswell

• 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.

• Study calls for guidelines to improve outpatient HDFN care

  In a recent study, parents of infants with HDFN reported feelings of uncertainty and distress regarding post-discharge care.

• How to reduce risk of iron overload after intrauterine transfusions

  Learn more about how to reduce the risk of iron overload in infants after IUTs, as this is common in infants with HDFN.

• Case report: Phototherapy may interfere with bilirubin measurements

  A recent study found that phototherapy induces chemical changes to bilirubin that may lead to inaccurate and nonsensical measurements.