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 couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
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A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
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A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
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A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
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While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .