The MRI technique used in the 1940s to help determine death isn’t well-documented because MRI technology itself was not developed until much later. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) as a medical imaging tool was first introduced in the 1970s and became widely used in the 1980s.

If you’re asking about how death was determined in the 1940s, MRI was not involved. Back then, death was determined primarily through clinical examination — checking for the absence of heartbeat, respiration, pupil response, and reflexes. The concept of brain death as a formal diagnosis developed later, and MRI became a tool to assist with brain imaging well after that.

If you meant something else or are referring to a different kind of imaging or test from the 1940s, could you clarify? Or maybe you’re asking about an MRI technique developed later that was used to determine brain death retrospectively? Let me know!

It looks like you’re referring to a worrisome outbreak involving thousands of babies reportedly born with a dangerous virus. Based on current reporting, here are the most relevant findings:

🧠 Zika Virus & Brain-Damaged Newborns (2015–2016)

• During the 2015–16 Zika epidemic in Brazil, official figures showed around 1.5 million Zika infections and ~3,500 confirmed cases of microcephaly in newborns in a span of just a few months (BBC, Wikipedia).
• WHO experts warned that “many thousands” of infants infected could suffer neurological abnormalities beyond microcephaly—such as seizures, spasticity, feeding issues, and vision impairments (Jerusalem Post).

Summary:

While the figure “thousands” aligns with that Zika crisis, those events occurred nearly a decade ago.

📌 Other Viruses That Affect Infants

• Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

• 1 in 100–500 babies are born infected globally.
• About 10–15% show symptoms at birth, and long-term effects happen in up to 80–90% of those symptomatic cases—such as hearing loss, vision impairment or cognitive delays (Wikipedia).
• Not typically described as “thousands born infected” in headlines, but still a leading cause of non‑genetic hearing loss.

• Syphilis (Congenital Syphilis)

• In the US alone, over 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022—a tenfold increase since 2012, with nearly 300 infant deaths (Wikipedia, CNN).

• Measles or Rubella

• In Ontario, Canada, six babies were born with measles to unvaccinated mothers during a 2025 outbreak; one premature congenital infection was fatal (The Guardian).
• Rubella infection early in pregnancy carries a 90% chance of congenital rubella syndrome, which can lead to serious birth defects or death (CNN).

⚠️ Current Outbreak Reporting?

I found no recent or current reports (2024–2025) indicating thousands of babies born with a dangerous virus like in the Zika epidemic. The closest matches are older events or increases in congenital infections due to syphilis or CMV—none reporting thousands in a single country or outbreak at once recently.

🔍 Key Takeaways

• The phrase “thousands of babies born with virus” most closely resembles the 2015–16 Zika microcephaly crisis in Latin America.
• More recent congenital infection spikes (like syphilis in the US, CMV globally) involve significant numbers, but not mass outbreaks in the thousands at once.
• If you have seen this headline in a recent context, it may be referencing Zika or using alarming language about congenital syphilis or CMV—but it doesn’t match any verified 2024–2025 epidemic.

Would you mind sharing where you saw that headline, or which virus and region it refers to? I can help verify or clarify the data further.

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia recently made headlines for revealing a highly unusual acne “hack”: she claims to apply morning saliva (before brushing) to pimples, saying it “dries up” small non-cystic spots due to antibacterial enzymes present in saliva (India Today).

🧐 What experts say — and why it’s risky

Despite her personal endorsement, leading dermatologists strongly warn against using saliva on acne:

• Dr Kiran Sethi points out that while saliva contains one potentially helpful protein (lactoferrin), it also includes bacteria and enzymes that may cause infections, irritation, or even worsen acne (India Today).
• Dr Geetika Srivastava explains saliva’s slightly alkaline pH can disrupt the skin barrier, leading to dryness, eczema, folliculitis, or rash—and that there’s no clinical evidence supporting acne curing through spit (India Today).
• Dr Rashmi Sharma labels this practice clinically implausible, stating no dermatologist would endorse it and that celebrity-backed untested therapies can mislead millions (indianexpress.com).

🧪 Is there any science behind saliva and acne?

• Small in vitro studies have identified enzymes in saliva—such as histatins and lactoferrin—with anti-inflammatory or mild antibacterial potential (India Today).
• But these studies do not support direct topical use, and no peer‑reviewed clinical trials validate saliva as a safe or effective acne treatment (India Today).

✅ For safer acne care, try these expert‑endorsed approaches:

1. Use clinically proven topical treatments:
   • Salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, adapalene – widely supported and dermatologist‑approved (India Today, indianexpress.com).
2. Maintain basic skincare hygiene:
   • Regular cleansing, non-comedogenic moisturizers, sunscreen.
3. Optimize your diet and lifestyle:
   • Tamannaah herself highlights gut health and avoiding allergy-causing foods like gluten or dairy had helped her skin—though she’s careful to say it’s more about her personal body response (www.ndtv.com, Moneycontrol).
4. Consult a qualified dermatologist for personalized treatment.

TL;DR

• Tamannaah Bhatia does say she uses morning saliva to treat mild pimples and believes in its antibacterial power.
• However, multiple dermatologists emphasize that applying saliva to acne is unproven, risky, and potentially harmful.
• You’re far better off relying on scientifically validated acne treatments and professional skin‑care guidance.

While celebrity remedies often pique curiosity, it’s important to prioritize evidence-based skincare—especially when dealing with sensitive or acne-prone skin. If you’re considering trying this hack, keep in mind that experts advise against it.

It sounds like you’re referring to Lionel Messi not playing in a match that many Indian fans were eagerly anticipating — possibly the Argentina vs. India fixture that was rumored or hoped for, or perhaps a match in India where fans expected to see him live.

If you’re talking about a specific recent event (like a cancelled tour, withdrawal from a match in India, or an announcement that disappointed fans), I can look it up for you. Would you like me to check the latest news on this?

It sounds like you’re referring to the new tax deduction system on online purchases—specifically, charges being applied at the time of digital transactions. Here’s an overview of what’s happening currently in Pakistan:

📌 What Changed: Tax Deductions on Online Purchases

• A new withholding tax called the Digital Transactions Proceeds Levy was introduced, applying to both local and foreign online purchases.
• For foreign vendors (e.g., Temu, Shein, AliExpress), a fixed 5% tax is deducted at the source of payment, regardless of whether goods are digitally delivered or physically shipped.(Profit by Pakistan Today)
• For domestic e‑commerce platforms, a tiered structure applies:
  • 1% tax on purchases up to PKR 10,000
  • 2% on amounts under PKR 25,000
  • Only 0.25% for purchases above PKR 25,000(Profit by Pakistan Today)
• Courier services handling cash-on-delivery (CoD) orders are also required to collect specific taxes depending on the product category and remit/remit penalties if they fail to comply.(Profit by Pakistan Today)

These measures aim to increase revenue and level the playing field for local businesses in the digital marketplace.(Profit by Pakistan Today)

🔄 Recent Changes: Rollback of Digital Tax

However, on July 1, 2025, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) retroactively nullified the digital tax on foreign online orders—effectively cancelling the previously implemented 5% levy.(Arab News) Around this date, the digital tax no longer applies to overseas-sourced purchases.(Arab News)

✅ Summary Table

🧭 What You Should Know

• If you’ve made international online purchases before July 1, 2025, the foreign digital tax may have been applied—but now it’s officially rolled back.
• Domestic purchases using local platforms are still subject to the tiered tax structure and CoD-related levies.
• The focus of the rollback was on foreign digital services, not domestic e‑commerce.(Profit by Pakistan Today, Arab News, Reddit)

If your question was about a similar tax deduction system in a different country (like Saudi Arabia or the UAE), or you meant VAT refunds or other online-related tax changes, feel free to clarify. I can help you dig into that specific system too!