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  • Muscular dystrophy

    The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of inherited genetic conditions that gradually cause the muscles to weaken, leading to an increasing level of disability.

  • Motor neurone disease

    Read about motor neurone disease (MND), a rare condition where parts of the nervous system become damaged. This causes increasing weakness, and in many cases, muscle wasting.

  • Mitral valve problems

    Find out about the problems that can affect the heart's mitral valve, including prolapse, regurgitation and stenosis. Also, read about the different types of mitral valve surgery.

  • Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)

    Find out about Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, a rare but severe respiratory illness.

  • Metabolic syndrome

    Find out about metabolic syndrome, what it is, how it's diagnosed and how to prevent and treat it.

  • Meniscus tear (knee cartilage damage)

    NHS information about meniscus tears (knee cartilage damage), including symptoms, how to ease symptoms yourself and when to get medical help.

  • Ménière's disease

    Find out more about Ménière's disease, a rare condition that affects the inner ear.

  • Medicines information

    As medicines are a crucial part of medical treatment, it's important to have a good understanding of them.

  • Marfan syndrome

    Find out what Marfan syndrome is, what causes it, plus how it's diagnosed and treated.

  • Maple syrup urine disease

    Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare but serious inherited condition. It means the body can't process certain amino acids.