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  1. The role of corticosteroids in reducing brain edemaBrain swelling, medically called cerebral oedema, occurs when water accumulates in or around brain tissue. The expansion can raise intracranial pressure,…
  2. Preventing falls in older adults with balance disordersOlder adults with balance disorders should not be told simply to be more careful. A useful prevention plan combines medical review, targeted exercise,…
  3. Exploring augmented reality in spine surgeryAugmented reality (AR) is entering spine surgery as a way to place three-dimensional anatomy and planned instruments into a surgeon’s field of view. Instead of…
  4. What is a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion?Persistent lower back pain can spread into a buttock, leg or foot when a lumbar nerve is compressed. When movement-related instability, recurrent disc problems…
  5. The Connection Between Sleep Position and Neck PainSleep is meant to restore the body, yet the wrong position can leave the neck stiff, sore or strangely restricted by morning. Hours spent with the head tilted,…
  6. Recognising Stroke Fast: What Australians Need to KnowA stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts. Brain cells can begin to suffer within minutes, so recognising the…
  7. Mindfulness Meditation for Neurosurgical Recovery and WellbeingNeurosurgical care can bring uncertainty, physical discomfort and a flood of information. Whether someone is preparing for spinal decompression, recovering…
  8. Understanding Hydrocephalus and Shunt Care in AustraliaHydrocephalus occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in or around the brain, increasing pressure and affecting normal neurological function. It can…
  9. What to Expect During Recovery from a Cervical Disc ReplacementCervical disc replacement is designed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves while preserving movement between the neck vertebrae. Recovery is often gradual…
  10. The role of nerve conduction studies in diagnosing neuropathiesTingling, burning, numbness and weakness can arise from many parts of the nervous system. A compressed nerve in the wrist, a damaged nerve in the feet, a…