PAIN MANAGEMENT SEMINAR A SUCCESS
A small but appreciative audience attended the Kolling institute on Tuesday night to hear Dr Charles Brooker of the Pain Management Research Institute, speak about conquering pain. He is an Anaesthetist and Pain Medicine Specialist involved in acute and chronic pain medicine and related clinical research.His address was delayed as his clinic was extended after a ground-breaking procedure earlier in the day - see addendum below
Dr Paul Wrigley also spoke as did two patients. There was a variety of questions. All who attended commented positively that they received a lot from the discussion. Most of the 'newcomers' appear likely to become 'Friends' of PMRI and will receive news about PMRI happenings.
The seminar was sponsored by Crows Nest in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Northbridge on behalf of Lower North Shore Rotary clubs.
Addendum
You may be aware that PMRI scientists and researchers have been consulting on a new spinal cord stimulation technology. On Tuesday the first trial patient received an implant of the new device, with another 30 or so trials planned in the weeks ahead.
Channel 9 reported on the first procedure in last night's prime time news. To view the report, click on this link.
A more comprehensive report appears in the Sydney Morning Herald. Click on this link to read their report.
There was also a radio interview with breakfast announcer Robby Buck on 702 ABC early this morning with Professor Cousins.
And the ABC "World Today" program aired the following report by journalist Lindy Kerin: Click Here for the latter program including interviews with both Dr Brooker and Professor Cousins.
Exciting times for the Pain Management Research Institute, Saluda Medical and the thousands of people living with back pain!