A computer keyboard is an input device that allows a person to enter letters, numbers, and other symbols (these are called characters) into a computer. It is one of the most used input devices for computers. Using a keyboard to enter lots of data is called typing.
Aranesp is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat anemia caused by chronic kidney failure or chemotherapy. The medicine, which is a man-made version of a human protein, works by stimulating the production of red blood cells by the bone marrow. Aranesp can be given as an injection under the skin or by IV.
The AFP is used to help determine the risk of neural tube defects. The screening approach a woman may choose depends on what technology is available and when she first seeks prenatal care. For more information about how maternal serum screening fits in with other screening options, see Common Questions #5 and #6.