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  • Newborn respiratory distress syndrome

    Read more about newborn respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS), a serious condition where a newborn baby's lungs cannot provide their body with enough oxygen. It can be treated before or after birth.

  • MRSA

    Find out about MRSA, which is a bacteria that usually lives harmlessly on the skin but can cause a serious infection if it gets inside the body.

  • MRI scan

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.

  • Mesothelioma

    Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments of mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining that covers some of the body's organs.

  • Mastocytosis

    Read about mastocytosis, a rare condition caused by an excess number of mast cells gathering in the body's tissues.

  • 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.

  • Lymphoedema

    Read about lymphoedema, a long-term condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues. It usually develops in the arms or legs.

  • Low white blood cell count

    Find out about low white blood cell count. It usually means your body is not making enough white blood cells and can increase your risk of getting infections.

  • Lichen planus

    Find out about lichen planus, a non-infectious, itchy rash that can affect many areas of the body.

  • Isovaleric acidaemia

    Isovaleric acidaemia (IVA) is a rare, but potentially serious, inherited condition. It means the body can’t process the amino acid leucine. This causes a harmful build-up of this substance in blood and urine.