What are Counterfeit Drugs?
Know Your Rights to Getting Quality Patient Care
MakatiMed | Delivering MalasakitThe principle of malasakit is exactly what Makati Medical Center puts into action when providing high quality services. Affectionately known as MakatiMed, this premiere Philippine hospital is committed to delivering its promise to provide its patients with personalized and optimum healthcare. When patients visit a medical establishment to receive treatment, they are in a vulnerable […]
Colon Cancer: Everything You Need to Know About the Silent Killer
Perhaps most of you know a person who had suffered from cancer or is still fighting this deadly disease through frequent visits to a cancer center. The situation can more likely be bleak if the patient is afflicted and detected in its advanced stages with one of the silent killers known as colorectal cancer (CRC), or […]
A Partner in the Journey Through Life
7 Warning Signs that a Child has ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is probably one of the most commonly misunderstood disorders that plague children and their families. It is common to hear someone casually label a child with ADHD if they are too loud, unruly, or mischievous without adequately understanding what the term means. Sadly, this is NOT a laughing matter. On a global […]
Get Your Precious Zzz’s: How to Beat Sleep Disorders
Sleep plays a crucial part in maintaining one’s health and overall wellbeing. While you may be in an unconscious state, your mind and body remain active to help you recover and prepare for the next day. Having the right amount of sleep improves your brain function and lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, and […]
What is BRAIN TUMOR?
5 reasons it’s time to see an eye doctor
Eyes are often called “windows to the soul,” but they can do more than just reveal your deepest thoughts. While many people often think of going to the eye doctor only when they need new glasses, the experts at Makati Medical Center, the leading hospital in the Philippines, say that there are certain serious diseases that […]
8 Reasons Why You Should Donate Blood Regularly
Blood is essential to one’s survival, acting as a way for oxygen and essential nutrients to reach different organs in the body. This is why healthcare institutions are always in need of blood to give a lifeline to patients with serious medical conditions or to nurse them back to health. The Philippine Red Cross estimates […]
Boost Your Brain Power: 10 Ways to Prevent Memory Disorders
One day, you’re looking for keys you picked up moments ago, wondering where you placed it. Another time, you were staring at a blank wall trying to recall what you wanted to do with it. Maybe you once drove out to buy something, then realized you left your purse at home. Everyone experiences memory lapses. […]
Eye Care for You
MakatiMed offers a primer on keeping your eyesight in great shape Your eyes are one of the organs most taken for granted. As one of the most sensitive body parts, eyes need proper care and attention, especially if they are exposed to constant strain due to the demands of one’s job. An eye care expert […]
Common Sun-induced Dermatologic Conditions
