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Inherited metabolic disorders
Caused by gene changes, these disorders affect the body's ability to change food into energy. They also affect how energy is used, such as for cell repair.
Intermittent explosive disorder
This mental health condition involves sudden bouts of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or verbal outbursts that cause major distress in life.
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
Main signs of this congenital disorder involve a red birthmark (port-wine stain), vein malformations, and overgrowth of tissues and bones.
Labor induction
Know what to expect during this procedure to start labor before it begins on its own.
Laryngotracheal reconstruction
Laryngotracheal reconstruction surgery — Comprehensive overview covers why it's done and what's involved with the procedure.
Low amniotic fluid: Can it be treated?
Delivery, amnioinfusion and drinking more fluids might be recommended when amniotic fluid is found to be low.
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
Learn about lumbar puncture, which removes a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to find infections, bleeding and other conditions. It also is called a spinal tap.
Lumpectomy
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
MRSA infection
MRSA infections often occur in health care settings, but they can happen anywhere. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this virulent staph infection.
Malignant hyperthermia
This rare genetic disorder triggers a severe reaction to certain anesthesia drugs, causing rigid muscles, high fever, fast heart rate and rapid breathing.
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