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Malignant Teratoma
Learn MoreMallet Finger
Mallet finger is an injury to the end of the finger. It is sometimes also called “baseball finger.” It occurs when an object (most often a ball) hits the tip of the finger. This forcibly bends the fingertip further than it should go. This causes damage to the extensor tendon.
Learn MoreMarfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissue, and is caused by genetic mutations that result in the dysregulation of the proteins of the extracellular matrix (fibrillin).
Learn MoreMastoiditis
Learn MoreMeasles
Measles, also known as rubeola, is a disease caused by a virus. Measles spreads easily from person to person when someone coughs or sneezes. The disease usually develops about 14 days after a person is exposed to it.
Learn MoreMegaloblastic Anemia
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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.
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Learn MoreMeningococcal Infections in Children
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.
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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.