Ariana Boswell

All articles by Ariana Boswell

• 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.

• Experts develop guidelines for HDFN management in Canada

  A diverse group of experts collaborated on a set of recommendations for HDFN testing, prevention and treatment.

• Timing of IUTs may affect need for exchange transfusions in HDFN

  Neonates who received IUTs after 34 weeks gestation were less likely to need exchange transfusions and less likely to be born prematurely.

• Review highlights current strategies for HDFN management

  A recent study discusses trends in HDFN diagnosis, prevention and treatment, emphasizing areas where more research is needed.

• The history of intrauterine transfusions in HDFN treatment

  Learn more about intrauterine transfusions, including their history and how they changed the treatment landscape of HDFN.

• Online forums and social media may contain incorrect info about HDFN

  Parents of children with HDFN who use online forums are vulnerable to misleading and often incorrect information, a recent study found.

• Why diversity matters in HDFN research and care

  Learn more about how the prevalence and severity of HDFN can vary based on racial, genetic and socioeconomic differences.

• Review highlights strategies for managing HDFN after birth

  A recent review outlines the current recommendations for treating complications of HDFN, including jaundice, anemia and iron overload.

• Study calls for improved infusion policies to prevent anti-Kell HDFN

  Kell antibody matching is not universally practiced in the United States, which could lead to cases of Kell-mediated HDFN.