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

The Kpa antigen has an estimated prevalence of less than 2% in white populations, with an even lower prevalence in other ethnic groups. The Kp a antigen, which is one of 38 antigens in the Kell blood ...

Research shows a very low risk of developing antibodies tied to HDFN before 12 weeks, which could change routine care. Early evidence now shows that forgoing RhD immune globulin (RhIG) in most ...

Participants who did not experience alloimmunization were more likely to have specific versions of the HLA-DRB1 and HLA-DQA1 genes. A recent study published in HLA found that pregnant individuals in ...

A pregnant woman receives a fetal ultrasound. (Photo courtesy Johnson & Johnson) Advancements in research and ongoing clinical trials related to HDFN prevention and treatment can change HDFN care for ...

Lisa Shea, director of global patient advocacy and engagement for immunology at Johnson & Johnson, shows a colleague her e-poster at ISUOG 2025 in Cancún, Mexico. (Photo by Larry Luxner) A J&J ...

An unusual case of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) caused by anti-LU1 (anti-Luᵃ) alloantibodies was recently published in Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy HDFN typically is a ...

Courtesy Getty Images Learn more about intrauterine transfusions, including their history and how they changed the treatment landscape of HDFN. Intrauterine transfusions (IUTs) are a cornerstone of ...

Courtesy Getty Images Learn more about how the risk of HDFN in subsequent pregnancies is affected if the infants have different fathers. Having a pregnancy affected by hemolytic disease of the fetus ...

Because commercial tests detected her as D-positive, the patient did not receive Rh immunoglobulin prophylaxis, which is normally given to prevent immune reactions. A new case study published in ...

Courtesy Getty Images Learn more about how red blood cells are "washed," making them safe for transfusion and reducing the risk of complications. Blood transfusions are an essential part of treatment ...

Courtesy Getty Images Learn more about why donated blood is so important for fetuses and infants with HDFN, especially those with rare blood types. Giving blood is an act of altruism that supports ...