congenital anomaly
Tragedy in Palghar: Infant Dies During Delivery Amid Controversy Over Doctor Availability at Rural Hospital
Oct 24, 2025 05:22 pm CST
A family in Maharashtra's Palghar district alleges their newborn died during childbirth due to physician absence at a government hospital, while officials maintain a doctor was handling another emergency and suggest the infant had a congenital abnormality. The incident raises concerns about rural healthcare access and emergency medical response protocols in underserved communities.
Extremely Rare Fetus in Fetu Case: Karnataka Newborn Discovered With Twin Growing Inside Abdomen
Oct 03, 2025 03:47 pm CST
Doctors at Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences have documented an extraordinarily rare case of Fetus in Fetu, where a newborn baby was found with an undeveloped twin growing inside his abdomen. This medical anomaly, occurring in just 1 in 500,000 births, represents one of fewer than 200 documented cases worldwide. Medical experts plan surgical intervention to remove the parasitic twin tissue, ensuring the infant's long-term health.