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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
The MMR vaccine is given in 2 doses--at 12 to 15 months and at 4 to 6 years, or at least 1 month after the first dose.
Meckel Diverticulum
Meckel diverticulum is a small pouch in the wall of the intestine. It’s near where the small and large intestines meet. This condition is the most common birth defect of the digestive system. It happens to about 1 in 50 babies.
Meconium Aspiration
Meconium aspiration happens when a newborn breathes in a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid. Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds the baby in the womb. Meconium is the baby's first stool, or poop, which is sticky, thick, and dark green.
Medical Genetics: Chromosome Studies
When a chromosome is abnormal, it can cause health problems in the body. Tests called studies can look at chromosomes to see what type of problem a person has.
Medical Genetics: DNA Studies for Single Gene Defects
To look for single gene defects, healthcare providers look at the DNA to see if it has any errors in it. Errors are known as mutations.
Medical Genetics: Getting Genetic Services for Your Child
Genetic services are programs that help support families and children with genetic disorders.
Medical Genetics: How Chromosome Abnormalities Happen
Chromosome problems usually happen as a result of an error when cells divide.
Medical Genetics: How Genetic Testing Is Used
Genetic testing can help find diseases that run in a family or don't yet have symptoms.
Medical Genetics: Mosaicism
Mosaicism is when a person has 2 or more genetically different sets of cells in his or her body.
Medical Genetics: Teratogens
A teratogen is something that can cause or raise the risk for a birth defect in a baby. Teratogens are things that you may be exposed to during your pregnancy.
Medical Genetics: Treatment with Gene and Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Gene therapy is a way to change the genes a person has. Enzyme therapy treats a genetic condition by replacing a certain enzyme.
Medical Genetics: Types of Genetic Changes
Genetic changes come in 2 main types: chromosome abnormalities and single-gene defects.