AN Irish woman has become the first adult in the world to receive a revolutionary REMOTE CONTROLLED 'ROBO SPINE', which uses magnets to combat the effects of scoliosis. Deirdre McDonnell, 34, from Drogheda, County Louth, can now stand tall for the first time after undergoing the pioneering MAGEC rod operation. The operation, also known as the magnetic expansion control system, involves the insertion of a magnetic rod that is screwed onto the spine and controlled externally in order to correct the curvature caused by scoliosis. Up until now, the £15K procedure has only been performed on children, as it was thought only to be effective for early onset scoliosis - typically diagnosed before the age of ten.
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A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .
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A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .