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Lutera is a generic version of Alesse, a prescription birth control pill. This eMedTV Web page offers a complete overview of Lutera, including information on how it works, including dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Luvox is a prescription medicine that is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This eMedTV article explains how Luvox affects a certain chemical in the brain, highlights potential side effects, and offers tips on taking the medication.
Lybrel is an oral contraceptive that allows women to not have any menstrual periods at all. This eMedTV article provides an overview on Lybrel, including information on how the contraceptive works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Lyme disease is typically spread through bites of ticks infected with the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium. This eMedTV health channel provides in-depth information on the Lyme disease, including symptoms and treatment options.
Lyme disease can occur as a result of a bite from an infected black-legged tick. This eMedTV resource discusses testing and treatment for Lyme disease. This page also describes Lyme disease symptoms, such as the characteristic rash.
Lymphocytic colitis is a disease that affects the intestines, especially the colon. As this eMedTV Web page explains, symptoms of the condition typically include abdominal pain and watery, non-bloody diarrhea. Treatment and causes are also discussed.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Lyrica to treat epilepsy, fibromyalgia, or nerve pain. This part of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at Lyrica, including information on its possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Ma huang is a naturally occurring substance that was commonly used as a diet pill until it was banned. This eMedTV segment discusses ma huang in more detail, including information on why it was banned, possible side effects, and general precautions.
This eMedTV segment deals with Machado-Joseph disease, a hereditary condition that is characterized by clumsiness and weakness in the arms and legs, among other things. This page talks about the types, symptoms, and causes of this disease.
Macugen is a medicine that is prescribed to treat age-related wet macular degeneration. This eMedTV Web page explains how Macugen can help slow down vision loss, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Macular degeneration is an eye disease that causes blurry vision. Its cause is unknown. This eMedTV Web page provides information about macular degeneration and its diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options -- such as injections and surgery.
As this eMedTV article explains, macular degeneration is an age-related disease that affects the central vision needed for activities like reading and driving. This Web page provides detailed information about macular degeneration.
A macular hole is a tear in the macula (the part of the retina that facilitates sharp, central vision). As this eMedTV article explains, macular holes can often be related to aging. This page provides an in-depth look at macular holes.
A macular pucker (scar tissue on the retina) often results in blurred vision. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at what a macular pucker is, how it differs from other eye conditions, and how to recognize possible symptoms.
Malaria is caused by an infection with the Plasmodium parasite and, if left untreated, is potentially fatal. This eMedTV channel contains a wealth of knowledge on malaria, including possible symptoms and treatment options.
Malaria is a disease caused by an infection with parasites called Plasmodium. This eMedTV page explains how malaria is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms and treatment are also discussed.
Male breast cancer makes up less than 1 percent of all breast cancer cases. This eMedTV article explores causes, risk factors, stages, and prognosis information for male breast cancer, which caused an estimated 460 deaths in the US in 2005.
Male incontinence is a medical problem that occurs if the bladder muscles contract, or the muscles surrounding the urethra relax, without warning. This eMedTV article discusses male incontinence and links to other articles about urinary incontinence.