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Control your diabetes, do not let it control you

In the Philippines, 4.7 million individuals were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in 2024 according to the International Diabetes Federation. It has been described as a “silent killer” because you can have it and not know it.   Taking symptoms lightly (from extreme thirst and frequent urination to sudden weight loss and a lack of energy) […]

MakatiMed Departments Unite in Courage-Themed Celebration

In-photo: OPM Band, Ben&Ben, performing for the MakatiMed community and event guests. Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Laser Center under the Department of Dermatology on September 30, 2025, with a meaningful program in collaboration with Breast Imaging Center and Department of Psychiatry at the 8F Tower 2 Auditorium. With the […]

To get good grades, sleep

Slaving on a school project and hitting the books in the wee hours leading up to final exams were believed to be the habits of a hardworking, conscientious student—someone on the honor roll who juggled academics with extra-curricular activities throughout the day, thus necessitating them to pull all-nighters. But if she had her way, Rosalina […]

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 […]

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 […]