Leonardo Jaimes, MD

All articles by Leonardo Jaimes, MD

• Study shows inequities in HDFN care access across Mexico

  A recent study showed access to Rh immunoglobulin for pregnancies affected by HDFN in Mexico is unequal across different regions.

• Study: C, E, K antigen matching for transfusions lowers HDFN risk

  A recent study showed antigen matching before blood transfusion in women under 45 appears to prevent HDFN due to cEK alloimmunization.

• Case report: HDFN mistaken for NAIT due to symptom similarities

  A recent case report described a patient with HDFN that was wrongly diagnosed as neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT).

• Novel test able to detect Jr-mediated HDFN

  A novel method for predicting the presence of anti-Jr antibodies in blood could facilitate the diagnosis of Jr-mediated HDFN.

• Case report: HDFN caused by multiple antibody types

  A recent case report described HDFN caused by ABO alloimmunization in which the mother had both anti-Jka and anti-B antibodies.

• Study shows Rh, Kell antibodies most prevalent in HDFN

  Alloantibodies against the Rh and Kell appear to be the most prevalent in pregnancies complicated with HDFN, a recent study showed.

• Infant with HDFN successfully treated with incompatible blood

  A newborn with HDFN due to Rh17 alloimmunization was successfully treated with incompatible blood, according to a recent case report.

• Nipocalimab shows promise as HDFN treatment in Japan

  Nipocalimab, a monoclonal antibody with a potential role in HDFN prevention, has shown promising results in a study of Japanese volunteers.

• Antibody screening helps identify specific antigens linked to HDFN

  A review was recently published highlighting laboratory techniques and challenges in diagnosing alloimmunization and preventing HDFN.

• Study: Prophylaxis, prenatal care can prevent HDFN complications

  In a recent study, proper prenatal care and HDFN prophylaxis through Rh immunoglobulin (RHIG) prevented complications in Rh-negative patients.