FROM THE PUBLISHER
W E L C O M E
to Pindara Health + Living Magazine
As the popular proverb goes, “health
is wealth” and it’s good to know
that Pindara doctors are practising
what they preach. Stephen and Alison Sprague,
two of Pindara’s longest-serving and most
highly respected surgeons, are a dynamic duo
whether they are at work or play. Alison is
an experienced ENT specialist who enjoys
running and gymnastics, while Stephen is a
popular Orthopaedic surgeon who loves a hit
of golf. They have three children together and
live by their own work-life balance mantra.
You can read more about the Super Sprague's
on page 10 in this issue.
Our issue is jam-packed with interesting
articles about patients and staff, along with the
latest advances in medical technology, cancer
treatment and the link between cancer and
weight-loss surgery. Pindara Private Hospital’s
Day Infusion Centre recently introduced
patients to scalp cooling – an effective treatment
for reducing hair loss during chemotherapy
treatment. Also in this issue, gynaecological
oncologist, Dr Marcelo Nascimento, explains
the latest developments in the surgical
management of gynaecological cancers, while
orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Jason Beer, delivers
good news for patients who have undergone
or require surgery for a torn Anterior Cruciate
Ligament (ACL). We also bring you the heart-warming
story about Rhiannon Semmens who
turned to surrogacy after being told that she
would be unable to carry a child due to a heart
condition. Did you know that reading is good
for your mental health? Make yourself a cuppa,
relax and enjoy.
Kate Bennett
Publisher/Editor
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Dr Brent McMonagle
MBBS, PhD, FRACS (ORL)
Dr Brent McMonagle is an ENT surgeon on the Gold Coast
with sub-specialty training in otology, neurotology, sinus and
skullbase surgery. He has strong research and teaching
interests at Griffith and Bond Universities.
He has just commenced work on olfactory cell transplants
in spinal cord repair, continuing the pioneering work of
Prof Alan Mackay-Sim, Australian of the Year 2017, as
well as further research in peripheral nerve repair
and regeneration.
SPECIALISING IN
Hearing Loss • Tinnitus • Otitis Media • Exostoses • Mastoidectomy • Myringoplasty
Dizziness • Otosclerosis • Cochlear Implants • Cholesteatoma • Stapedectomy
Ossiculoplasty • Nasal Obstruction • Acoustic Neuroma • Facial Palsy • OSA • Rhinitis
Adenotonsillectomy • Nasal Polyps • Sinusitis • Pituitary Tumours • Parotidectomy
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F. (07) 5539 1581
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