How to fix one’s being ‘duling’ or ‘banlag’? MakatiMed doctor explains strabismus treatments
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 […]
Dry Eye Disease (DED)
Remember ABCD: The benefits of breast milk and breastfeeding, according to a doctor
In a recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO), ideally, mothers should breastfeed their baby exclusively for the first six (6) months of life, then complement breast milk with safe and adequate solids until the age of two (2). Unfortunately, based on a 2023 report by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), breastfeeding among […]
MakatiMed Beat June 2025 Volume 16 – Issue 184
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MakatiMed Beat April 2025 Volume 16 – Issue 182
Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital Reaccreditation 2025
Diabetes Care Center & Weight Wellness
Road safety measures for drivers and passengers alike
Despite government’s efforts to reduce the incidence of road accidents by imposing speed limits and other safety protocols, the rate of road accidents and deaths in the Philippines has been steadily climbing. Per a report from the Department of Health (DOH), road-related mishaps rose from 7,938 in 2011 to 11,096 in 2021. Latest findings […]
Diabetes Screening
Sexual Health And Diabetes
Diabetes And Sleep
