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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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