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.
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
