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Dr Terry Coyne & Prof Peter Silburn have completed their 1,350th DBS procedure - this time implanting the world’s smallest rechargeable & remotely programmable device in a Brisbane patient. An Asia-Pacific first with life-changing results via WiFi & app. standrewshospital.com.au/about-us/news/…
Neurological disorders are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. This #WorldBrainDay, help raise awareness for #BrainHealthForAllAges. Register for tonight’s free webinar to learn more: zoom.us/webinar/regist…
New research from @QIMRB_Institute & @TheCrick shows brain stem cells use ancient survival tactics - entering a “sleep mode” called quiescence. This could help us wake up cancer cells for treatment or keep them asleep to prevent brain tumour regrowth. scimex.org/newsfeed/scien…
Super Spine Stuff - the thoracic spine sits between your neck and ribs and is made up of 12 vertebrae (T1 - T12). It protects the spinal cord and nerves, supports ribs, shields vital organs, and helps you move. It’s the spine’s largest section - and it’s got your back, literally!
Have you ever wondered about how spine surgery developed? Perhaps you want to know more about ependymomas. Or maybe you’re curious about the future of medical robots… Read all about this and more in our latest newsletter! brizbrainandspine.createsend.com/campaigns/repo…
Super Spine Stuff – the Snipe Eel has 750+ vertebrae, the most of any animal! Most snakes have 200 - 400, pangolins 46 - 47, & humans 33. At the tiny end? The Paedophryne amanuensis frog has just 7. Spines are truly amazing! Frog photo credit: DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0029797
Your intervertebral discs aren’t just squishy spacers—they’re biomechanical powerhouses! From the neck to the tailbone, they cushion the load, enable movement & even make you taller in the morning. Shout out to the unsung heroes of the spine!
Despite the rain, nearly 100 GPs joined us for our annual GP Education Conference at the end of May. A day of expert insights on brain & spine care - highlighted by the inspiring story of Matthew Ames, a quadruple amputee & true testament to resilience. Thank you for joining us!
Today is World Brain Tumour Day. About 1,900 Aussies are diagnosed with brain cancer every year. It's 5-year survival rate is just 23%. It's the deadliest cancer for kids & young adults. Research, early detection & new treatments are vital. Let's work together to cure it!
Attention GPs! Our annual GP Education Conference is nearly here. Join us on 31 May at The Emporium for “Spinal & Neurosurgical Essentials – Treatment Algorithms”. Get the latest updates + network with specialists. Register now! brizbrain.com.au/for-doctors/gp…
Super Spine Stuff – Babies are born with 33 vertebrae, but most adults have just 26. At around age 20, the lower vertebrae begin to fuse — a process that takes years. By middle age, you’ve got a sacrum and coccyx instead of 9 separate bones. It seems time shapes your spine!
On International Nurses Day, we say THANK YOU to all the amazing nurses for their dedication in caring for our patients. We are especially grateful to our own Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner, Viv, for her continued compassion, care & support. We couldn't do it without her!
A tiny microrobot—no bigger than a grain of rice—could revolutionize brain surgery. Developed by a French startup, it can navigate the brain, deliver meds, and collect data without open surgery. Early days, but it could be a treatment gamer-changer! medscape.com/viewarticle/ri…
Our latest newsletter is out now. Read about 20 years of business, learn about new conditions and add some more Super Spine Stuff to your trivia trove! brizbrainandspine.createsend.com/campaigns/repo…
Super Spine Stuff: “Your spine has memory”—myth? Sort of. Your spine doesn’t remember, but your muscles & nervous system do. Sit with poor posture long enough, and your body treats it as normal. Bad habits = learned positions. Good news? You can retrain it.
