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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.
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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.
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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.
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Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)
Find out about Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, a rare but severe respiratory illness.
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Metabolic syndrome
Find out about metabolic syndrome, what it is, how it's diagnosed and how to prevent and treat it.
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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.
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Ménière's disease
Find out more about Ménière's disease, a rare condition that affects the inner ear.
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Medicines information
As medicines are a crucial part of medical treatment, it's important to have a good understanding of them.
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Marfan syndrome
Find out what Marfan syndrome is, what causes it, plus how it's diagnosed and treated.
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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.