Mon Sep 02 11:55:01 UTC 2024: – Sheetal Devi’s performance at the Paris Para Olympics 2024 has been inspiring, despite losing in the pre-quarterfinal round
– She was born with a rare defect called phocomelia, which causes underdeveloped limbs
– The severity of phocomelia varies, ranging from absence of parts of the upper limb to the entire upper limb
– The cause of phocomelia is unknown in most cases, but in some cases, it could be a genetic disorder
– The use of thalidomide during pregnancy in the 1960s was linked to babies developing phocomelia
– Thalidomide use is now banned in pregnancy, and there is no specific treatment for phocomelia
– Prosthetics may be of some use for those with phocomelia, but many without such tools can function well
– Families of children with phocomelia should work with therapists to understand how to meet their unique needs
– Physicians should recommend mental counselling services for coping mechanisms for both parents and children with disabilities
– AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan’s arrest for alleged money laundering has come as a blow to the party organizationally, just months before the Assembly elections in Delhi.

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