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Learn MoreMénière's Disease
Ménière's disease is a balance disorder caused by an abnormality found in a section of the inner ear called the labyrinth.
Learn MoreMeningitis
Meningitis is an infection of the meninges. These are the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
Learn MoreMeningitis in Children
Meningitis is most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection that moves into the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF).
Learn MoreMeningocele
Learn MoreMeningococcal Infection in Children
Meningococcal infections are not common, but they can be fatal. They occur most often in late winter and early spring. Children are more often affected, but the illnesses also occur in teens and adults.
Learn MoreMeniscus Injuries
The meniscus are two pieces of cartilage located in the knee joint that are responsible for cushioning and adding stability to the knee.
Learn MoreMeniscus Tear
The meniscus is a C-shaped structure in the knee that acts as a shock absorber between the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia). The meniscus can tear due to a blow to the knee, twisting, pivoting, kneeling, squatting or fast change in running direction.
Learn MoreMeniscus Tears
Meniscus tears are common injuries. The meniscus is the rubbery cartilage disc between the tibia and femur. It acts as a shock absorber in the joint. The meniscus helps provide stability in the knee.
Learn MoreMenkes Disease
Menkes disease, also known as Menkes syndrome, is a disorder caused by a mutation of the ATP7A gene. This gene affects how the body transports copper and maintains copper levels. Menkes disease usually causes low copper levels in blood plasma, the liver and the brain. It occurs mostly in male infants.
Learn MoreMenstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) in Teens
Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) are severe, painful cramps that occur with menstruation.
Learn MoreMenstrual Disorders
Detailed information on the most common menstrual conditions, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and menorrhagia
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.