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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

by Cathy Parkes February 10, 2021

Risk factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) include placing the infant on their stomach to sleep, a smoker living in the home (even if they don't smoke inside!), bed sharing, toys or blankets being placed in the crib, and age (<12 months).

ABCs of safe sleep:Alone, on theirBacks, in aCrib

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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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