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.
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
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While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
