Hereditary Cancer
Cancer is a very common disease, but only 5-10% is hereditary or run in families. People born with faulty or mutated copies of cancer protection genes lose the protection thereby causing hereditary cancer. When multiple family members have been diagnosed with cancer, ideally, the person diagnosed with cancer at the youngest age should do genetic […]
MakatiMed Beat October 2023 Volume 14 – Issue 164
Makati Medical Center Excels at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) received two distinctions under different categories at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards held at Marriott Grand Ballroom Newport City, Pasay City on January 23, 2024. MakatiMed’s Shining Star Awards Program is among the list of winners under the Communication Management Division – Employee Engagement Category. This monthly incentive initiative recognizes […]
Department of Neurosciences
Department of Radiology
Makati Medical Center Broadens Horizons Through Partnership with Asan Medical Center, South Korea
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Asan Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea, on November 22, 2023. This collaborative initiative involves an Observership Program tailored for MMC’s esteemed hepatologists, hepatobiliary surgeons, anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, and nurses at the renowned Asan Medical Center. The primary objective of this program […]
4 Painful Facts About Gout for Better Prevention
Buttered shrimp, juicy lechon, cold alcoholic beverages — foodies will usually dive into these without second thoughts, especially during special occasions where these tend to be free-flowing. But what if after that fact, one starts feeling excruciating joint pain? Unfortunately, they might be dealing with one of the consequences of gorging on this […]
Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): How-To
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Characterized by airflow limitation and persistent respiratory symptoms, COPD poses significant challenges to those living with the disease. However, with proper management, individuals can enhance their quality of life and minimize the impact of COPD on their daily activities. […]
MakatiMed Beat September 2023 Volume 14 – Issue 163
Makati Medical Center Earns Hall of Fame Distinction at the 2023 DOH Hospital Star Awards
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) attained the Hall of Fame distinction at the 2023 Department of Health (DOH) Star Awards, the first and only NCR hospital to do so. Recognized for consistently surpassing the highest standards set by the Department of Health, this celebrates MakatiMed’s accomplishment in continuously achieving quality excellence in healthcare. The 2023 […]
Ready, Set, Glow
Ready, Set, Glow – 2023 Year-End Face & Body Promo PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION SELLING PRICE DISCOUNT (%) CONSUMER SAVINGS DISCOUNTED PRICE QUANTA 585 PROCEDURES – Achieve even skin tone with DYE-LESS LASER SKIN REFINING LASER – (Large area) PhP 6,640.00 15% PhP 996.00 PhP 5,644.00 SKIN REFINING LASER – (Medium area) PhP 6,030.00 15% PhP 905.00 […]
Depression Major Depressive Disorder
