Parkinson’s Disease
Organ Donation
Light Therapy for Healthier Skin
Vaccines for Kids: The Essentials of Childhood Immunization
Colostrum—this first milk produced by a mother immediately after childbirth—is usually considered as a baby’s first immunization. With a chockful of antibodies to stave off harmful viruses and bacteria, it lines a baby’s intestines, shielding it from potentially dangerous organisms. Thereafter, as your little one grows, their health is protected through vaccinations—shots administered to […]
Vitamin Sand and Sea: A Quick Beach Trip Is Great For A Mental Health Boost
MakatiMed explains why a coastal holiday is an underrated wellness hack With summer finally here, heading to the beach is a no-brainer. After all, nothing says ‘it’s summertime’ quite like surfing, a quick dip in the ocean, or even just lounging around on the sand. And guess what, all these activities can improve your mental […]
Tattoo Removal Treatment
Regenerative Medicine
From Diagnosis To Treatment: UNDERSTANDING COLORECTAL CANCER
First Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) in Makati Medical Center
On February 19, 2025, the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Center at Makati Medical Center successfully performed its first Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD). The procedure was expertly carried out by Marc Julius H. Navarro, MD (Advanced Luminal and Third-space Endoscopist), with the invaluable support of Kirsten De Guia-Fernandez, MD (Anesthesiologist), and Natasha Abela-Mapa, MD (Gastroenterology Fellow). […]
4 Tips for a Healthy Reproductive System — For Young and Adult Women Alike
To all the teenage girls reading this: Expect your teen years to be an exciting time, a decade of discoveries, firsts, and milestones that prepare you for your gradual transition into womanhood. Here’s when you get to sample a bit of adulting. At 16, you can apply for a student driver’s permit; at 17, a […]
MakatiMed Beat February 2025 Volume 16 – Issue 180
MakatiMed Beat January 2025 Volume 16 – Issue 179
