Researchers from WEHI (the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) have uncovered a new way to help identify babies and foetuses at high-risk of developing brain bleeds, paving the way for better early intervention.
Brain bleeds in unborn babies and newborns can lead to stroke and permanent neurological conditions, such as cerebral palsy.
While brain bleeds can sometimes be treated with platelet transfusions, the invasive procedures can be dangerous, and it had been unclear which babies would benefit most.
