Better Ways To Detect Lung Cancer

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The low-dose CT scan and EBUS bronchoscopy can catch lung cancer before it’s too late   For the longest time, the sedentary, middle-aged, two-pack-a-day smoker was the poster child of a lung cancer patient. Today, it appears that anybody with lungs can be diagnosed with this insidious disease.   People with a healthy and active […]

Strategic Hospital Alliance Program (SHAP) Roadshow

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The recent mental health discussion hosted by Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed), through its Strategic Hospital Alliance Program (SHAP) in collaboration with NL Villa Memorial Medical Center stands as a testament to the pressing need for increased awareness and proactive intervention in addressing mental health challenges within our communities.   Titled “The Hidden Epidemic,” this event […]

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

Gastroenterology Endoscopy Exhibit 2024

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive medical procedure that allows a detailed examination and acquisition of lesions or abnormalities in the upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) system. A doctor may recommend an EUS procedure for detailed diagnostic imaging and determining extent and severity of diseases.

Prioritizing Kidney Health

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the gradual loss of kidney function which affects 9.1% – 13.4% of the global population. In the Philippines, CKD surpasses the estimated global rates of 35.94%.