The landscape of scoliosis care in the United States has witnessed remarkable transformations over the years. Today, cutting-edge treatments and patient-centric approaches span from coast to coast, with particularly notable developments in cities like Denver, Florida, and Phoenix. This article delves into the pioneering scoliosis management programs in these regions, underscoring the hope they offer to individuals grappling with this complex condition.
Introduction to Advanced Scoliosis Care
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal deformity characterised by a lateral curvature and vertebral rotation. This potentially life-altering ailment demands not just medical intervention but also empathetic, specialised care to guide patients through their unique healing journeys. The …
Isaiah Esipisu
NAIROBI, Jun 8 2011 (IPS) – Soon chatting to ones friends or family over a mobile phone could mean that an HIV positive person will receive sustainable antiretroviral treatment (ART) that could prolong their life. That is if civil society in Kenya has its way.
A medical expert at the Kakamega General Hospital opens a cabinet with antiretrovirals. Credit: Isaiah Esipisu/IPS
Civil society is currently trying to find sustainable w…
The writer is UN Under Secretary-General for Economic & Social Affairs
This family in Tuvalu* is at the frontline of the effects of climate change. The water is only 10 metres from their house at high tide. Tuvalu rarely exceeds 3 metres above sea level, and at its widest point it spans about 200 meters. Tuvalu is extremely vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels combined with extreme weather events is contributing to the inundation of low-lying areas. Coastal erosion is also a major problem in Tuvalu, particularly on the western side of the islands. Credit: Mark Garten/UN Photo
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 14 2021 (IPS) – Millions of l…