Why robotic surgery is a game-changer for women
Surgeries on the female reproductive system are so complex, a surgeon must perform with uncompromising precision to minimize bleeding, preserve the function of healthy organs and tissue, and avoid complications. But even the most successful procedures can sideline a patient for weeks. One would need up to six (6) weeks to recover from an […]
A 15-minute break for mental wellness? Here are healthy coping tips from a psychiatrist
During the 2019 pandemic, two patients of MakatiMed Psychiatry and Mood Disorders Specialist Carmina Charmaine G. Bernardo, MD had contracted COVID-19. While holed up in their respective two-week quarantines, one spent the time meditating, reading Bible verses, and connecting on the phone with family and friends. The other turned to TikTok, uploading videos of […]
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CASE STUDY 2
The medical term for misaligned eyes is strabismus. But in the Philippines, those whose eyes turn inward are referred to as “duling” (esotropia), while those with outward-turning eyes are called “banlag” (exotropia). The condition does not just result in double vision and problems with depth perception—which affect one’s ability to read, drive, or play […]
CASE STUDY 1
Case Study 1 :WITHDRAWAL OF LIFE SUPPORT Challenges R.B., a 52-year old male, Catholic, met an accident and has been in a comatose state and attached to a respirator for 8 months. The family’s resources have been continuously depleted. The doctors, who have long given up hope for her recovery, feel that they are uselessly […]
MakatiMed Beat July 2025 Volume 16 – Issue 185
MakatiMed Wins Three Honors at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards
MakatiMed Wins Three Honors at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) earned three distinguished recognitions at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards on August 27, 2025, at The Manila Hotel, Manila City, underscoring its excellence in communication, innovation, and corporate responsibility. The Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators […]
MakatiMed Earns Hall of Fame Distinction for Mother-Baby Friendly Health Facility Initiative
MakatiMed Earns Hall of Fame Distinction for Mother-Baby Friendly Health Facility Initiative Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) was honored with the Hall of Fame distinction by the Department of Health (DOH) – Metro Manila Center for Health Development Local Health Support Division during the Mother-Baby Friendly Health Facility Initiative (MBFHFI) Awards 2025, held on August 20, […]
Makati Medical Center Proclaims Chapel Under the Patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Makati Medical Center Proclaims Chapel Under the Patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) reached a historic milestone on August 20, 2025, with the proclamation of its chapel under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The celebration was marked by a solemn mass presided by His Eminence Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, […]
