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Fontanelle Closures

by Cathy Parkes January 18, 2021

A child's posterior fontanelle closes between 6-8 weeks. The anterior fontanelle closes between 12-18 months. Hint: A baby starts on its back first then her front later

A child's posterior fontanelle closes between 6-8 weeks. The anterior fontanelle closes between 12-18 months.

Just as baby is on her back first then her front later, posterior (back) fontanelle closes first then anterior (front) closes later.

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Acyclovir and Ganciclovir

by Cathy Parkes Apr 21, 2021

Acyclovir and Ganciclovir are antiviral medications. Both medications have a key side effect of nephrotoxicity. Ganciclovir can also cause bone marrow suppression (anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia).

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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels are measured with prenatal bloodwork or with an amniocentesis. HIGH levels of AFP are associated with neural tube defects. LOW levels of AFP are associated with chromosomal disorders (such as Down Syndrome).

AFP measurement

by Cathy Parkes Apr 19, 2021

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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