eMedTV Health Topics A-Z

Medulloblastoma

One of the most common childhood cancers, medulloblastoma is a type of brain tumor. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at this topic, including information on symptoms and treatment options.

Mefenamic Acid

Mefenamic acid is a common drug licensed to relieve mild to moderate pain. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers a more in-depth look at this medication, including its uses, effects, potential side effects, and dosing information.

Melanoma

The percentage of people who develop melanoma in the United States has doubled in the past 30 years. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at this increasingly common condition, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options.

Melatonin

Melatonin is a supplement that is often used to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders. This part of the eMedTV site covers other possible melatonin uses, explains how the hormone affects sleep patterns, and describes side effects that may occur.

Mellaril

Mellaril is a prescription medicine that is licensed for the treatment of schizophrenia. This eMedTV Web page further describes the drug, noting in particular its effects, dosing information, strengths, and potential side effects.

Meloxicam

Meloxicam is a type of pain-relief medicine that is used to relieve common arthritis symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses specific uses of meloxicam and offers information on its potential side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.

Memantine

Memantine is a prescription drug that is approved for treating dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV resource explains how the medication works, offers dosing information, and lists side effects that may occur.

Menactra

Typically given as a one-time injection, Menactra is a vaccine that can help prevent bacterial meningitis. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at this vaccine, including information on side effects, dosing guidelines, safety precautions, and more.

Menest

Menest is a hormone replacement medication that is available by prescription. This eMedTV page explains what this drug is used for, describes how it works and its effects, offers general dosing information, and lists side effects that may occur.

Meningitis

Meningitis, an infection in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord, can be very dangerous if left untreated. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at meningitis and discusses its symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

Meningitis

Meningitis is an infection in the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. As this eMedTV article explains, it is often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. This Web page discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.

Meningocele

As this eMedTV article explains, meningocele is a condition that occurs when the spinal cord develops normally but the meninges protrude from a spinal opening. This Web page provides an overview of this type of spina bifida.

Meningococcal Vaccine

There are two types of meningococcal vaccine against Neisseria meningitidis available in the United States. This eMedTV selection gives an overview of these vaccines, including information on how they differ and who should get vaccinated.

Menomune

Menomune is used to provide protection against bacterial meningitis. This eMedTV segment gives a detailed overview of this vaccine, with information on the other diseases it can prevent, who it is recommended for, how it works, and more.

Menopause

When a woman reaches menopause, her period stops and her body stops making certain hormones. This channel on the eMedTV Web site contains a number of articles on the subject, ranging from common symptoms, treatment options, and more.

Menopause

Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her periods naturally no longer occur. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this topic, including information about common symptoms and the average age at which the change occurs.

Menostar

Menostar is a prescription estrogen medication used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV segment describes how Menostar works, explains how to use the skin patch, and lists warnings to be aware of before starting treatment.

Meperidine

Meperidine is a prescription pain reliever that is classified as a controlled substance. This page on the eMedTV site describes the effects of the medicine, offers dosing information, and explains why this drug is rarely used nowadays.

Meridia

A healthcare provider may prescribe Meridia to help people lose weight. This eMedTV page explains in detail how the drug works by affecting certain brain chemicals, and discusses possible side effects and general precautions for taking the drug.

Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Merkel cell carcinoma tends to develop on or just beneath the skin's surface and in the hair follicles. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this rare form of cancer, including symptoms, treatment options, and the chances of it metastasizing.

Mesalamine

Mesalamine is a prescription medicine that is used for treating ulcerative colitis. This segment of the eMedTV archives further describes the uses and effects of the medication and offers links to the various forms of the drug that are available.