AFP measurement

by Cathy Parkes November 23, 2018

During amniocentesis, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels are measured. HIGH levels of AFP are associated with neural tube defects. LOW levels of AFP are associated with chromosomal disorders (such as Down Syndrome).

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Schizophrenia Symptoms

by Cathy Parkes October 19, 2020

NEGATIVE symptoms in schizophrenia include the absence of things that normally present. Symptoms (5As): Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure), Anergia (lack of energy), blunt Affect, Alogia (↓ speech), and Avolition (↓ motivation).