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Lutera

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, general dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Luvox

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.

Luvox CR

Luvox CR is a prescription medicine used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder and social anxiety disorder. This eMedTV Web page explains how Luvox CR works, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur.

Lybrel

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

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

A characteristic rash may occur in someone with Lyme disease, a disease transmitted by ticks. This part of the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of Lyme disease, including information on treatment, prevention, and possible symptoms.

Lymphocytic Colitis

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.

Lyrica

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 this drug, including information on its possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.

Ma Huang

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.

Maca

Maca is a root that may have several benefits when used medicinally, such as stimulating sexual desire. This eMedTV Web article describes possible benefits of maca, covers general safety concerns, and discusses the effectiveness of this supplement.

Machado-Joseph Disease

Machado-Joseph disease is characterized by clumsiness and weakness in the arms and legs, among other things. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at the types, symptoms, causes, and treatment of this disease.

Macugen

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

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.

Macular Degeneration

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 takes an in-depth look at this condition.

Macular Hole

A macular hole is a tear in the macula (the part of the retina that facilitates sharp, central vision). As this eMedTV page explains, the condition is often related to aging. This page takes an in-depth look at symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Macular Pucker

A macular pucker (scar tissue on the retina) often results in blurred vision. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at what this condition is, how it differs from other eye conditions, and how to recognize possible symptoms.

Magnacet

Magnacet is a prescription medication used for treating moderate to moderately severe pain. This eMedTV resource describes how Magnacet works, explains what side effects may occur with treatment, and offers important warnings for this drug.

Malaria

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

Malaria is a disease caused by an infection with parasites called Plasmodium. This eMedTV page explains how the disease is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms and treatment are also discussed.

Male Breast Cancer

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 this type of cancer, which caused an estimated 460 deaths in the United States in 2005.

Male Incontinence

Incontinence (or accidental leakage of urine) can occur in both women and men. This selection from the eMedTV Web library discusses male incontinence in more detail and links to other articles about urinary incontinence.