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Australian players increasingly look for online casinos that accept Apple Pay because the wallet is familiar, quick, and protected by device-based security. It…

Talking about a poor prognosis with patients and families

Discussing a poor prognosis with patients and families is not a single disclosure event. It is a process of sharing what is known, explaining what remains…

Postoperative meningitis: risks, treatment and outcomes

Postoperative meningitis is a healthcare-associated infection involving the meninges, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or ventricular system after a neurosurgical…

The Role of Neuromodulation in Chronic Pain Management

Chronic pain can continue long after tissue healing should have occurred. It may arise from damaged nerves, spinal disease, previous surgery, complex regional…

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Mobile casino gaming has changed the way Australians access blackjack. Instead of waiting for a desktop session, players can open a browser or casino app,…

Peripheral nerve sheath tumours: when to operate and when to observe

Peripheral nerve sheath tumours sit at the intersection of neurology, oncology and surgery. Most are benign nerve sheath tumours, including schwannomas and…

Pathology and Surgical Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas

Craniopharyngiomas are rare epithelial tumours that develop in the sellar and suprasellar region, close to the pituitary stalk, optic chiasm and hypothalamus.…

Brachial Plexus Injuries: Surgical Reconstruction and Functional Recovery

Brachial plexus injuries can transform a previously independent person into someone who cannot lift an arm, grip a cup, dress without assistance, or return to…

Neurosurgery and the public policy decisions that shape care

Neurosurgeons usually encounter public health policy after it has become personal: a delayed ambulance, a preventable fall, a family struggling to reach…

Managing intractable epilepsy: the role of epilepsy surgery

Intractable epilepsy, more often called drug-resistant epilepsy, describes seizures that persist despite appropriately chosen anti-seizure medicines.…