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Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma

Medullary thyroid carcinoma is a rare type of thyroid cancer.

Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair

Minimally invasive hernia repair is a modern surgical technique used to treat hernias with less trauma to the body compared to traditional open surgery.

Mitral Valve Repair

Mitral valve repair is a surgical procedure that treats the outflow valve of the heart.

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes

Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes are a group of rare, inherited disorders characterized by the development of tumors in multiple endocrine glands.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

Necrotizing enterocolitis is a severe gastrointestinal disease primarily affecting premature and low birth weight infants.

Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a rare type of cancer that primarily affects children under the age of 5.

Neurogenic Bladder

Neurogenic bladder is a condition where nerve damage disrupts bladder control.

Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition involving the compression of the brachial plexus, a network of nerves responsible for transmitting signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm, and hand.

Obesity

Obesity is a complex and chronic disease characterized by excess body fat that can lead to a variety of health complications.

Omphalocele

Omphalocele is a congenital condition in which an infant’s abdominal organs develop outside their belly.

Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer occurs when cancer cells grow in the pancreas.

Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum

Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum are two common chest wall deformities that impact many people, often causing both physical and psychological discomfort.