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Mammary duct ectasia
Mammary duct ectasia is a noncancerous breast condition that affects the milk ducts. Learn the signs and symptoms and when treatment might be needed.
Measles
Learn about this vaccine-preventable disease that used to be common in childhood and is well known for a characteristic red, splotchy rash and high fever.
Mumps
Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of this viral illness and how vaccines can prevent it.
Muscular dystrophy
Read about different types of this progressive disease that interferes with the creation of new muscle, as well as treatments to help with symptoms.
Nephrotic syndrome
Swelling around your feet and ankles is a common sign of this condition that occurs when your kidneys pass too much protein in your urine.
Parvovirus infection
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of this common childhood infection — sometimes called slapped-cheek disease.
Pinworm infection
Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common type of intestinal worm infection.
Placenta accreta
During pregnancy, if part of the placenta grows too far into the uterine wall, it can remain attached after childbirth, causing severe maternal blood loss.
Placental abruption
This uncommon pregnancy complication, in which the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus, can endanger both the mother and the baby.
Postpartum preeclampsia
Learn about this rare condition that's typically associated with pregnancy, but that can occur after delivery, too. Untreated, it can lead to serious complications.
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