Ma
- Macular edema - diabetic eye exam (see: Diabetes eye exams)(Self-Care)
- Macular edema - intravitreal injection (see: Intravitreal injection)(Surgery)
- (Medical Test)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (see: MRI)(Medical Test)
- Magnetic resonance imaging - chest (see: Chest MRI)(Medical Test)
- Magnetic resonance imaging - cranial (see: Head MRI)(Medical Test)
- (Condition)
- Major depressive disorder (see: Major depression)(Condition)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- Male condoms (see: Condoms - male)(Special Topic)
- Male fertility test (see: Semen analysis)(Medical Test)
- Male menopause (see: Could you have low testosterone?)(Special Topic)
- (Condition)
- Male reproductive changes (see: Aging changes in the male reproductive system)(Special Topic)
- Male sterilization - InDepth (see: Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma)(Condition)
- Malignant melanoma (see: Melanoma)(Condition)
- Malignant melanoma - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Malleolar fracture (see: Ankle fracture - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Malleolus fracture (see: Ankle fracture - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Malnourishment - TPN (see: Total parenteral nutrition)(Self-Care)
- Malnutrition - TPN (see: Total parenteral nutrition)(Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Mandibular dislocation (see: Broken or dislocated jaw)(Injury)
- Manic depression (see: Bipolar disorder )(Condition)
- Manic depression - InDepth (see: Bipolar disorder - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Manic depressive disorder (see: Bipolar disorder )(Condition)
- Manic depressive disorder - InDepth (see: Bipolar disorder - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- March foot (see: Metatarsal stress fractures - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- March fracture (see: Metatarsal stress fractures - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Mary Jane (see: Substance use - marijuana)(Special Topic)
- Material Safety Data Sheet (see: Hazardous materials)(Special Topic)
- Matrix excision (see: Ingrown toenail)(Condition)
- Maturity onset diabetes - InDepth (see: Diabetes - type 2 - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Special Topic)
Mc
- MCL injury - aftercare (see: Collateral ligament (CL) injury - aftercare)(Self-Care)
Me
- Measuring blood pressure (see: Blood pressure measurement)(Medical Test)
- Mechanical valves (see: Heart valve surgery)(Surgery)
- Mechanical valves, Prosthetic valves (see: Heart valve surgery)(Surgery)
- Medi - port (see: Central venous catheters - ports)(Discharge)
- Medial ankle injury - aftercare (see: Ankle sprain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Medial ankle sprain - aftercare (see: Ankle sprain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- Medial collateral ligament injury - aftercare (see: Collateral ligament (CL) injury - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- Medial tibial stress syndrome - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Medial tibial stress syndrome - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)(Self-Care)
- Median nerve decompression (see: Carpal tunnel release )(Surgery)
- Median nerve dysfunction (see: Carpal tunnel syndrome)(Condition)
- Median nerve entrapment (see: Carpal tunnel syndrome)(Condition)
- Median neuropathy (see: Carpal tunnel syndrome)(Condition)
- Medical errors - medication (see: Medicine safety during your hospital stay)(Special Topic)
- Medical errors - medicine (see: Medicine safety - Filling your prescription)(Special Topic)
- Medical errors - prevention (see: Help prevent hospital errors)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Medical savings accounts (see: Savings account for health care costs)(Special Topic)
- Medical test - clear liquid diet (see: Clear liquid diet)(Self-Care)
- Medical test - full liquid diet (see: Full liquid diet)(Self-Care)
- Medication - non-compliance (see: When you feel like changing your medicine)(Special Topic)
- Medication - nonadherence (see: When you feel like changing your medicine)(Special Topic)
- Medication administration - hospital (see: Medicine safety during your hospital stay)(Special Topic)
- Medication overuse headaches (see: Headache)(Symptoms)
- Medication safety - hospital (see: Medicine safety during your hospital stay)(Special Topic)
- Medications - storing (see: Storing your medicines)(Self-Care)
- Medications - taking (see: Taking medicines - what to ask your provider)(Doctor Questions)
- Medications for stopping tobacco (see: Smoking cessation medications)(Special Topic)
- Medicine overuse headaches (see: Headache)(Symptoms)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- (Self-Care)
- (Self-Care)
- Melancholy (see: Depression)(Symptoms)
- Melancholy - InDepth (see: Depression - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- (Condition)
- Melanoma - biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)(Medical Test)
- Melanoma - Mohs surgery (see: Mohs micrographic surgery)(Surgery)
- Melanoma - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)(Special Topic)
- (In-Depth)
- Melanoma in situ (see: Melanoma)(Condition)
- Melanoma in situ - InDepth (see: Melanoma and other skin cancers - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Melena (see: Black or tarry stools)(Symptoms)
- Melena - sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)(Medical Test)
- Melenic stools (see: Black or tarry stools)(Symptoms)
- (Symptoms)
- (Condition)
- Ménière disease (see: Meniere disease)(Condition)
- Meniere disease - aftercare (see: Dizziness and vertigo - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- Ménière disease - self-care (see: Meniere disease - self-care)(Special Topic)
- (Special Topic)
- Meniere disease - tinnitus (see: Tinnitus)(Symptoms)
- Ménière’s syndrome - self- care (see: Meniere disease - self-care)(Special Topic)
- Ménière's disease (see: Meniere disease)(Condition)
- Ménière's disease (see: Meniere disease - self-care)(Special Topic)
- Meniere's disease - aftercare (see: Dizziness and vertigo - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- (Special Topic)
- (Surgery)
- Meniscus - arthroscopy (see: Knee arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- Meniscus repair (see: Knee arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- Meniscus repair - discharge (see: Knee arthroscopy - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Self-Care)
- Meniscus transplant (see: Meniscal allograft transplantation )(Surgery)
- Meniscus-arthroscopy (see: Knee arthroscopy)(Surgery)
- Men's health - age 18 - 39 (see: Health screenings for men ages 18 to 39)(Special Topic)
- Men's health - age 18 to 39 (see: Health screenings for men ages 18 to 39)(Special Topic)
- Men's health - age 40 - 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Men's health - age 40 to 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Men's health - ages 18 to 39 (see: Health screenings for men ages 18 to 39)(Special Topic)
- Men's health - ages 18 - 39 (see: Health screenings for men ages 18 to 39)(Special Topic)
- Men's health - ages 40 - 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Men's health - ages 40 to 64 (see: Health screenings for men ages 40 to 64)(Special Topic)
- Men's health - over 65 (see: Health screenings for men age 65 and older)(Special Topic)
- Men's health - over age 65 (see: Health screenings for men age 65 and older)(Special Topic)
- Mental status exam (see: Mental status testing)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- MERS-CoV (see: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS))(Special Topic)
- Metabolic bone disease (see: Osteoporosis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- Metacarpal fracture - aftercare (see: Hand fracture - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- (Discharge)
- (Self-Care)
- Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) administration - no spacer (see: How to use an inhaler - no spacer)(Self-Care)
- Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) administration - with spacer (see: How to use an inhaler - with spacer)(Self-Care)
- Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections - self care at home (see: Staph infections - self-care at home)(Self-Care)
- Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections - self-care at home (see: Staph infections - self-care at home)(Self-Care)
Mi
- MI (see: Heart attack)(Condition)
- MI - ACS (see: Acute coronary syndrome)(Condition)
- MI - ACS - InDepth (see: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- MI - activity (see: Being active after your heart attack)(Self-Care)
- MI - chest pain (see: Angina - when you have chest pain)(Self-Care)
- MI - discharge (see: Heart attack – discharge)(Discharge)
- MI - InDepth (see: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- MI - stent placement (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - heart)(Surgery)
- MI - thrombolytic (see: Thrombolytic drugs for heart attack)(Special Topic)
- MI-ACS (see: Acute coronary syndrome)(Condition)
- Microdecompression (see: Diskectomy)(Surgery)
- Microdecompression - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- Mid-foot sprain (see: Foot sprain - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- MIDCAB (see: Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive)(Surgery)
- MIDCAB - discharge (see: Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Special Topic)
- Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (see: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS))(Special Topic)
- Migraine - what to ask your doctor (see: Headache - what to ask your doctor )(Doctor Questions)
- Migraine headache - danger signs (see: Headaches - danger signs)(Self-Care)
- Mild cognitive impairment - memory loss (see: Memory loss)(Symptoms)
- Millen procedure (see: Simple prostatectomy)(Surgery)
- Mini stroke (see: Transient ischemic attack)(Condition)
- Mini transplant - discharge (see: Bone marrow transplant - discharge)(Discharge)
- Mini-aortic replacement or repair - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Mini-sternotomy (see: Aortic valve surgery - minimally invasive)(Surgery)
- Mini-sternotomy - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Mini-thoracotomy aortic valve - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Mini-thoracotomy aortic valve replacement or repair (see: Aortic valve surgery - minimally invasive)(Surgery)
- Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (see: Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive)(Surgery)
- Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass - discharge (see: Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive - discharge)(Discharge)
- Minimally invasive esophagectomy - discharge (see: Esophagectomy - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Self-Care)
- Minor burns - self-care (see: Minor burns - aftercare)(Self-Care)
- (Condition)
- Mitral valve insufficiency (see: Mitral valve regurgitation)(Condition)
- Mitral valve obstruction (see: Mitral stenosis)(Condition)
- (Condition)
- (Condition)
- Mitral valve repair - open (see: Mitral valve surgery - open)(Surgery)
- Mitral valve repair - open - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Mitral valve repair - partial upper or lower sternotomy (see: Mitral valve surgery - minimally invasive)(Surgery)
- Mitral valve repair - partial upper sternotomy (see: Mitral valve surgery - minimally invasive)(Surgery)
- Mitral valve repair - partial upper sternotomy - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Mitral valve repair - right mini-thoracotomy (see: Mitral valve surgery - minimally invasive)(Surgery)
- Mitral valve repair - right mini-thoracotomy - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- Mitral valve replacement - open (see: Mitral valve surgery - open)(Surgery)
- Mitral valve replacement - open - discharge (see: Heart valve surgery - discharge )(Discharge)
- (Surgery)
- (Surgery)
- Mitral valvuloplasty (see: Mitral valve surgery - open)(Surgery)
Mm
- (Special Topic)
Mo
- Mobile health (mHealth) (see: Telehealth)(Special Topic)
- Mobitz - pacemaker (see: Heart pacemaker)(Surgery)
- Mobitz type 1 (see: Heart block)(Condition)
- Mobitz type II (see: Heart block)(Condition)
- Modified radical neck dissection - discharge (see: Neck dissection - discharge)(Discharge)
- Modified radical neck dissection - discharge (see: Neck dissection - discharge)(Discharge)
- Mods (see: E-cigarettes and E-hookahs)(Special Topic)
- (Surgery)
- Molecularly targeted anticancer agents (see: Targeted therapies for cancer)(Special Topic)
- Monounsaturated fatty acid (see: Facts about monounsaturated fats)(Special Topic)
- Mood disorder - bipolar (see: Bipolar disorder )(Condition)
- Mood disorder - bipolar - InDepth (see: Bipolar disorder - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Mood disorder - schizoaffective disorder (see: Schizoaffective disorder)(Condition)
- Morbid obesity (see: Obesity)(Condition)
- Morphine - substance use (see: Substance use - prescription drugs)(Special Topic)
- Mourning (see: Grief)(Condition)
- (Discharge)
- Mouth and neck radiation - dry mouth (see: Mouth and neck radiation - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Symptoms)
- (Self-Care)
- Moving a patient in bed (see: Pulling a patient up in bed)(Self-Care)
Mr
- MRA (see: Magnetic resonance angiography)(Medical Test)
- (Medical Test)
- MRI - brain (see: Head MRI)(Medical Test)
- MRI - cranial (see: Head MRI)(Medical Test)
- MRI - head (see: Head MRI)(Medical Test)
- (Special Topic)
- MRI of the head (see: Head MRI)(Medical Test)
- MRI of the thorax (see: Chest MRI)(Medical Test)
- MRSA - abscess (see: Skin abscess)(Condition)
- MRSA infections - self care at home (see: Staph infections - self-care at home)(Self-Care)
- MRSA infections - self-care at home (see: Staph infections - self-care at home)(Self-Care)
Ms
- MS - discharge (see: Multiple sclerosis - discharge)(Discharge)
- MSA (see: Savings account for health care costs)(Special Topic)
- MSDS (see: Hazardous materials)(Special Topic)
Mt
- MTAs (see: Targeted therapies for cancer)(Special Topic)
- MTSS - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)(Self-Care)
- MTSS - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)(Self-Care)
Mu
- Mucous colitis (see: Irritable bowel syndrome)(Alt. Medicine)
- Mucus colitis (see: Irritable bowel syndrome - aftercare)(Discharge)
- MUFA (see: Facts about monounsaturated fats)(Special Topic)
- Multi-detector CT scan - heart (see: Heart CT scan)(Medical Test)
- Multiple gate acquisition scan (MUGA) (see: Nuclear ventriculography)(Medical Test)
- (Discharge)
- (Symptoms)
- Muscle contraction headache - InDepth (see: Headaches - tension - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Muscle contraction headache - self-care (see: Managing tension headaches at home)(Self-Care)
- (Symptoms)
- Muscle fasciculation (see: Muscle twitching)(Symptoms)
- Muscle pain (see: Muscle aches)(Symptoms)
- Muscle stiffness - care (see: Caring for muscle spasticity or spasms )(Self-Care)
- (Symptoms)
- Muscle weakness (see: Weakness)(Symptoms)
My
- Myalgia (see: Muscle aches)(Symptoms)
- Myeloma - bone marrow donation (see: Bone marrow (stem cell) donation)(Special Topic)
- Myocardial infarction (see: Heart attack)(Condition)
- Myocardial infarction - ACS (see: Acute coronary syndrome)(Condition)
- Myocardial infarction - ACS - InDepth (see: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Myocardial infarction - activity (see: Being active after your heart attack)(Self-Care)
- Myocardial infarction - chest pain (see: Angina - when you have chest pain)(Self-Care)
- Myocardial infarction - discharge (see: Heart attack – discharge)(Discharge)
- Myocardial infarction - InDepth (see: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome - InDepth)(In-Depth)
- Myocardial infarction - stent placement (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - heart)(Surgery)
- Myocardial infarction - thrombolytic (see: Thrombolytic drugs for heart attack)(Special Topic)
- Myocardial infarction-ACS (see: Acute coronary syndrome)(Condition)
- Myocardial PET scan (see: Heart PET scan)(Medical Test)
- Myoclonus (see: Movement - uncontrollable)(Symptoms)
- Myopia - Lasik discharge (see: Lasik eye surgery - discharge)(Discharge)
- (Self-Care)
- Myxomatous mitral valve (see: Mitral valve prolapse)(Condition)