Leonardo Jaimes, MD

All articles by Leonardo Jaimes, MD

• Study shows phototherapy does not cause systemic inflammation

  A study found phototherapy, a commonly used treatment for neonatal jaundice, does not lead to systemic inflammation in infants.

• Case report describes rare case of anti-C HDFN

  A recent case report described how an infant was diagnosed with anti-C HDFN despite not showing physical indicators of HDFN.

• Survey: HDFN prevention techniques during abortion vary widely

  Practices for alloimmunization prevention and future HDFN management during medical abortions vary significantly among physicians.

• New guidelines published for HDFN prevention during first trimester

  New guidelines were published recently surrounding HDFN prevention during the first trimester of pregnancy.

• Nipocalimab does not affect vaccine response, study shows

  Nipocalimab, an emerging therapeutic agent for hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), does not appear to affect vaccine efficacy.

• Study: Early HDFN diagnosis correlated with better outcomes

  A cohort study of 20 pregnancies complicated by HDFN highlights the correlation between early diagnosis and favorable outcomes.

• Testing for HDFN early in pregnancy could prevent over-treatment

  Determining fetal RhD status early in RhD-negative pregnancies could help prevent the unnecessary administration of anti-D immunoglobulin.

• Study: Specific intrauterine blood transfusion technique superior to others

  IUTs are often required to treat HDFN, and the intrahepatic intraperitoneal approaches appear to be superior to other techniques.

• Increased testing for Rh, Kell phenotypes could reduce HDFN risk

  Increased testing for Rh and Kell phenotypes could reduce the risk of adverse transfusion reactions and HDFN, a study found.

• New American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines improve HDFN care

  The application of the AAP in a maternal health care facility significantly improved the timely evaluation of HDFN.