Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 15, 2025

Immunoglobulin Gene Sequence Analysis In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: From Patient Material To Sequence Interpretation
Published on: November 26, 2018
A tale of two societies: implications of conflicting Rh-immunoglobulin guidelines
Cara Heuser1, Rachel Flink-Bochacki2, Jeffrey Sperling3
1Divisions of MFM and CFP, Intermountain Health and University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah (Heuser).
Abstract:
National guidance conflicts regarding the use of RhD immune globulin administration <12w. Recent Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) guidelines suggest liberal use of this product while other guidelines, including Society of Family Planning and the World Health Organization, propose a more conservative approach. Medicine is not practiced in a vacuum, and potential harms must include not only individual but communal and public health effects. We aim to critically examine the practical implications of the new SMFM guidelines with a focus on equity and access.
Related Concept Videos
Rh Blood Group
Blood Transfusion and Agglutination
History
The history of blood transfusion dates back to the 17th century, when early attempts were made in animals. In 1818 James Blundell, a British doctor, performed the first successful human blood transfusion. Later in 1900, Karl...
Blood Typing
Antigens are protein molecules that reside on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). The ABO and Rh blood typing systems target...
Cross-reactivity
Blood Types
ABO blood group
ABO antigens are glycoproteins encoded by genes present on...
Humoral Immune Responses

