Spinal Surgery News: Monthly news alert August 2017

Snap happy doctors warned by MDU about dangers of image sharing

 Doctors who share clinical information over file-sharing apps and websites may be breaching their ethical obligations, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has warned.

 Zebrafish reveal clues to healing spinal cord injuries

 Researchers have pinpointed key molecules that prompt damaged nerve fibres in zebrafish to regenerate themselves, their findings could pave the way for treatments that help restore vital connections after spinal cord injury.

 New surgical strategy offers hope for repairing spinal injuries

 Scientists in the UK and Sweden have gained new insights into a surgical technique to reconnect sensory neurons to the spinal cord after traumatic spinal injuries.

 Money Matters: Are you paid what you should be?

 Simon Bruce, CEO of Cavendish
 Medical, looks at the payslip mistakes that could also impact your pension.

 EVENTS

 A third masterclass in intra-operative monitoring for spinal surgery; 22 September 2017, Oswestry

 A unique learning opportunity providing an
 introduction to basic principles necessary in understanding the importance of
 somatosensory, motor-evoked potential, and electromyograpy, in an operating
 room setting.

 EUROSPINE 2017; 11–13 October 2017, Dublin

 The annual meeting attracts several
 thousand participants from more than 80 countries who want to learn about
 improving spine care for patients through the latest advances in research and
 clinical findings.

 The editorial board welcomes papers for publication in SSN. We would be pleased to receive short, topical, review-style articles, as well as relevant interviews, opinion pieces, meeting reports, book reviews and events listings for consideration. If you have something you would like to contribute please email the editor at SSN@barkerbrooks.co.uk