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A recent report from the Philippine Orthopedic Center highlighted that approximately 3 million Filipinos are currently living with scoliosis. This statistic underscores the condition’s widespread impact within the country. Globally, scoliosis affects between 0.93 percent and 12 percent of the population, indicating a significant public health concern.

The National University Health System (NUHS) has introduced the National University Spine Institute (NUSI), a new specialist institute dedicated to treating spinal diseases and deformities. This initiative aims to meet the growing need for specialised spine care in Singapore’s ageing population. It takes a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to achieve this.

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra faced a sudden health scare mere hours after returning to Thailand, following 15 years of…

Not everyone may have a healthy or straight spine. Some individuals might have “C” or “S” shaped curvatures to their…