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Anencephaly means having "no brain", quite literally. It is a congenital (genetic) condition whereby most of the brain and spinal cord is missing from an infant, and what part of the brain is present is often exposed, and not covered by skull or skin. Most infants with this condition will not survive childbirth. Those who do live will be unable to think or process information on any level, or even feel pain.
In any case, to answer your question, there is no way to cure or even treat this condition. Palliative care (that which aims only to treat symptoms and reduce suffering) may be considered wholly futile, and may not administered. However, these babies have families who care about them, and palliative care is one way to help families come to grips with their loss. The condition is considered fatal over a very short period of time.
Please note that this is an EXTREMELY distressing condition to witness, and I would advise you to exercise caution when looking up any further information, especially pictures or video footage.
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What has the author Ronald J Lemire written?
Ronald J. Lemire has written: 'Anencephaly' -- subject(s): Anencephalus, Anencephaly
What organ is most affected in anencephaly?
the brain
What is the medical term meaning congenital absence of the brain?
Anencephaly.
When does Anencephaly occur?
It occurs during the first month of embryonic development
What is anencephaly?
Anencephaly is a birth defect where the brain, skull and scalp do not develop fully or properly. It is a fatal defect. Anecephaly is the absence of a major part of the brain, skull or scalp during the embryonic development.
Absence of brain and spinal cord?
Anencephaly also known as neural tube defect.
Is anencephaly a result of incomplete formation of the vertebral arches and can be caused by inadequate folic acid in the maternal diet?
False, that's spina bifida. Both spina bifida and anencephaly are neural tube defects whose risk decreases with adequate folic acid intake.
What is the condition which causes part of the brain not to form?
A condition which causes part of the brain not to form is called anencephaly.
What is ancephaly?
Anencephaly is a lethal birth defect characterized by the absence of all or part of the skull and scalp and malformation of the brain.
How do most babies born with exencephaly look like?
Babies with anencephaly have smaller heads and brains due to drugs and alcoholism.
How are disease cured?
Yes, that can be cured .. :)
What is cured herring?
Sardines are cured herring.
