Dispensary Corner

DOCTORS in India have discovered that a newborn baby boy was found to be “pregnant” with his parasitic twin brother shortly after he was born.

The medical team discovered the half-formed baby after conducting a routine scan of the newborn nine-days after his birth.

Medics said the half-formed baby was complete with a brain, arm and legs - behind the otherwise-healthy newborn baby’s stomach.

They successfully operated to remove the 7cm mass which they now suspect was a rare ‘fetus in fetu’ twin pregnancy - one of less than 200 ever recorded.

The 19-year-old mother and her son from Mumbra, in Thane city near Mumbai in India, are now both healthy and doing well.

EVER wanted a pet, but couldn’t for whatever reason?

A team of researchers at Queensland’s Griffith University have reported that there can be “significant” benefit in having a robot pet in your life - especially for dementia patients and those with anxiety.

The study follows on previous research by the team, which shows the introduction of a robotic seal called “Paro” could bring positive benefits for people with dementia, including reduced anxiety and a decreased tendency to wander.

“Paro” is invented by Japanese engineers, sells for $8,500, responds to touch, temperature, voice and can learn names.

The robot has been used for robotic pet therapy in situations where live animals can’t be used.