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Micafungin

Drugs for Serious Fungal InfectionsTables

Miconazole

Drugs Used to Treat Vaginal Yeast InfectionsTables

Microbes

see Microorganisms

Microglia

Biology of the Nervous System

ß2-Microglobulin

Selected Tumor MarkersTables

  • in multiple myeloma

  • Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis

    Micronutrients

    see also specific vitamins and minerals
    Overview of Nutrition: Components of the Diet
    Vitamins and Minerals
    Vitamins
    VitaminsTables
    MineralsTables

    Microorganisms

    see also Bacteria; Infection; Viral infection
    Biology of Infectious Disease
    Types of Infectious OrganismsTables

  • body invasion by

  • Development of Infection

  • identification of

  • Identifying an Infectious OrganismSidebar

    Microscopic polyangiitis

    Some Disorders Characterized by VasculitisTables
    Microscopic Polyangiitis

    Microsporidiosis

    Gastroenteritis: Parasites
    Microsporidiosis

    Microsporum infection (ringworm)

    Ringworm (Tinea): Body ringworm

    Microvesicular steatosis

    Fatty Liver

    Micturition

    see Urination

    Micturition syncope

    Fainting: Vagus Nerve Stimulation

    Middle ear

    A Look Inside the EarFigures
    Ears: Middle Ear

  • disorders of

  • Middle and Inner Ear Disorders
    When the Ear AchesSidebar
    How Ear Disorders Affect the Facial NerveFigures

    Midodrine

    Orthostatic Hypotension: Treatment

    Mifepristone

    Abortion: Drugs

    Miglitol

    Oral Antihyperglycemic DrugsTables

    Migraine headache

    How Headaches Differ Tables
    Migraines
    Drugs Used to Treat MigrainesTables

    Migratory phlebitis

    Occlusive Peripheral Arterial Disease: Symptoms
    Superficial Thrombophlebitis

    Milia

    Common Birthmarks and Minor Skin Markings in NewbornsSidebar
    Rashes

    Miliaria

    Prickly Heat
    What Causes Prickly Heat?Figures

    Milk

  • allergy to, in infant

  • Fussiness, Excessive Crying, and Colic

  • breast

  • see Breastfeeding; Breast milk

  • in galactosemia

  • Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Treatment

  • in hypophosphatemia

  • Phosphate: Diagnosis and Treatment

  • intolerance to

  • Effects of Aging: Small Intestine
    Symptoms: Causes
    Lactose Intolerance

  • for weight loss diet

  • Diets: Liquid Diets

    Milk-alkali syndrome

    Calcium: Causes

    Milk scan

    Gastroesophageal Reflux: Diagnosis

    Milk thistle

    Some Possible Medicinal Herb–Drug InteractionsTables
    Milk Thistle

    Miller-Fisher syndrome

    Polyneuropathy: Symptoms

    Miller's lung

    What Causes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis? Tables

    Millipede bites

    Centipede and Millipede Bites

    Mind-body

  • interactions of

  • Mind-Body Interactions
    Mind and BodySidebar

  • therapeutic techniques for

  • Mind-Body Techniques

    Minerals

    see also specific minerals, eg, Iron; Zinc
    Vitamins and Minerals
    Minerals and Electrolytes
    MineralsTables

    Minimal change disease

    Primary Glomerular Disorders That Can Cause Nephrotic Syndrome Tables

    Minocycline

    AntibioticsTables

  • in acne

  • Drugs Used to Treat AcneTables

  • teeth discoloration with

  • Color Changes in the MouthSidebar

    Minoxidil

    Alopecia: Treatment

    Miscarriage

    Miscarriage

  • alcohol use and

  • Drug Use During Pregnancy: Alcohol

  • chromosomal abnormalities and

  • Genetic Disorders Detection: Chromosomal Abnormalities

  • IUD use and

  • Contraception: Possible Problems

  • pelvic abnormalities and

  • Risk Factors Present Before Pregnancy: Reproductive Abnormalities

    Misconduct

    Conduct Disorder

    Misoprostol

  • in abortion

  • Abortion: Drugs

  • in peptic ulcer

  • Peptic Ulcer: Miscellaneous Drugs
    Drugs Used to Treat Peptic DisordersTables

    Mistreatment (see Abuse)

    Elder Mistreatment

    Mites

    Scabies

  • bites by

  • Tick and Mite Bites

  • rickettsial infections from

  • Some Rickettsial and Related InfectionsTables

    Mitochondrial antibodies

    Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Diagnosis

    Mitochondrial myopathy

    Other Forms of Muscular Dystrophy

    Mitochondrion (mitochondria)

    Cells
    Inside a CellFigures

  • genes of

  • Chromosomes and Genes: Mitochondrial Chromosomes
    Inheritance of Single-Gene Disorders: Abnormal Mitochondrial Genes

    Mitotic inhibitors

    Drugs Used to Prevent Transplant RejectionTables

    Mitoxantrone

    Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Treatment

    Mitral valve

    Heart
    A Look Into the HeartFigures

  • in cardiomyopathy

  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms

  • in Marfan syndrome

  • Marfan Syndrome

  • prolapse of

  • Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)

  • regurgitation at

  • Understanding Stenosis and RegurgitationFigures
    Mitral Regurgitation

  • in children

  • Rheumatic Fever: Heart

  • stenosis of

  • Understanding Stenosis and RegurgitationFigures
    Mitral Stenosis

  • in children

  • Rheumatic Fever: Heart

    Mittelschmerz

    Menstrual Cycle: Ovulatory Phase
    What Causes Pelvic Pain?Sidebar

    Mixed connective tissue disease

    Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)

    Mixed sleep apnea

    Sleep Apnea

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