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HealthhubDecember 12, 2025December 15, 2025bySDPC

Why Early Health Checkups Matter Before the Holiday Rush

The holiday season is one of the busiest and most indulgent times of the year. With calendars packed with gatherings, shopping, travel plans, and endless to-do lists, the excitement can quickly become overwhelming.Amid all these activities, we often forget that our bodies are working just…

Man experiencing chest discomfort or heartburn while dining on holiday food, surrounded by ham, roast chicken, wine, and Christmas decor, symbolizing overindulgence and digestive health issues.

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Health and Wellness, HealthhubDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025bySDPC

Holiday Heart Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and When to Get Checked

Heart health isn’t usually the first thing on people’s minds during the holidays, but perhaps it should be. The combination of increased alcohol and food consumption, colder weather, and busy schedules can set the stage for Holiday Heart Syndrome (HHS)—a sudden episode of irregular heartbeat…

Health Conditions to Watch Out for During the Holidays

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Healthhub, Preventive CareDecember 2, 2025December 2, 2025bySDPC

Health Conditions to Watch Out for During the Holidays

The holidays are always filled with joy, celebration, and quality time with loved ones—but it also comes with unhealthy habits and lifestyle changes that can affect your body. With richer food, busier schedules, and added stress, it’s important to be aware of the conditions that…

Medical team at Shinagawa Diagnostic & Preventive Care performing a colonoscopy procedure, with doctors in blue gowns and a patient lying on their side while the colon is displayed on a monitor.

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Digestive Health, HealthhubNovember 28, 2025December 11, 2025bySDPC

Understanding Colonoscopy: Proper Patient Positioning for Safety and Accuracy

When undergoing Colonoscopy — aside from preparation and diet restrictions, one critical factor that ensures a successful procedure is patient positioning.How a patient is positioned affects not only the visibility of the colon but also the comfort, safety, and accuracy of the entire examination.Why Patient…

Elderly male patient in a medical gown relaxes in a recliner at Shinagawa Diagnostic & Preventive Care with city view behind.

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Digestive Health, HealthhubNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025bySDPC

What to Eat After a Colonoscopy: Gentle Foods to Support Recovery

After having a Colonoscopy, it’s normal for your digestive system to feel a bit sensitive, as the lining of your colon has just been thoroughly cleaned and examined. For this reason, what you eat after plays a crucial role in soothing the gut, rehydrating your body,…

Illustration of a doctor examining a large intestine with a magnifying glass, symbolizing colonoscopy or digestive health screening at Shinagawa Diagnostic & Preventive Care.

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Digestive Health, HealthhubNovember 7, 2025bySDPC

What Can a Colonoscopy Detect?

A colonoscopy is one of the most effective ways to detect early signs of colorectal cancer. It’s typically done as a screening procedure—to check for abnormalities like polyps or unusual tissue growths before they turn into something serious. By using an endoscope, (a thin, flexible…

Illustration of a patient undergoing a gastroscopy procedure with a doctor operating an endoscope connected to a monitor showing the stomach, used by Shinagawa Diagnostic & Preventive Care.

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Digestive Health, HealthhubOctober 30, 2025October 30, 2025bySDPC

What Types of Cancer Can a Gastroscopy Detect?

Cancers in the digestive system often progress quietly. Early symptoms are subtle, frequently mistaken for common digestive issues such as acid reflux, bloating, or indigestion. Because of this, many cases are only discovered once the disease has advanced.To detect these conditions early, doctors often recommend…

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HealthhubOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025bySDPC

Why do CT Scans Use Radiation

CT scans have significantly contributed to the early detection and accurate diagnosis of many health conditions. However, despite their benefits, they also come with certain drawbacks that need to be considered. One of the main concerns lies in their use of radiation, which raises questions…

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Healthhub, Women's HealthOctober 17, 2025October 21, 2025bySDPC

Best Time to Get a Breast Ultrasound

Breast cancer remains as one of the most common cancer in the Philippines. Because of this, it’s important not only to make essential breast imaging exams accessible and convenient but also to educate patients on when and why these tests matter.For procedures like breast ultrasound,…

Patient undergoes an eye scan while a doctor explains eye anatomy using a model during consultation at Shinagawa Diagnostic Center.

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HealthhubOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025bySDPC

Can a Fundus Eye Exam Detect Hidden Diseases Early?

When most people think of eye exams, they imagine reading letters off a chart, checking prescriptions for glasses, or perhaps screening for cataracts or glaucoma. But one of the most important tools in ophthalmology is the fundus examination, also called fundus photography or a retinal…

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