A 3-day-old newborn, delivered roadside, had its umbilical cord cut with scissors and tied with rough thread by family members. They then used a razor blade to cut the baby's skin in an attempt to "cure" an ailment.
After her Basedow's disease (Graves' disease) stabilized with treatment, a 36-year-old woman stopped taking her medication for three months. This resulted in a severe relapse and required emergency hospitalization.
