Human health and medicine

Manhaixin / Menhycia (MCV4, ACYW135 meningococcal conjugate vaccine, CRM197)

Manhycia (曼海欣, Manhaixin) is CanSino Biologics' quadrivalent ACYW135 meningococcal conjugate vaccine using CRM197 carrier, the first MCV4 approved in China (December 2021), for children 3 months to 6 years.

Mani bhadra yoga

Manibhadra yoga (maṇībhadra guḍa), an Ayurvedic Formulary of India jaggery-based herbal confection of Embelia ribes, Phyllanthus emblica, Terminalia chebula, Operculina turpethum, used as a mild purgative for skin disease, worms, and cough.

Mania

Mania: abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood with increased energy lasting at least a week, the hallmark of bipolar I disorder; from Greek μανία, first described by Hippocrates, treated with lithium, valproate, or antipsychotics.

Manibhadra guda

Manibhadra guda (मणिभद्र गुड़), also Manibhadra yoga or avaleha, is a classical Ayurvedic jaggery-based purgative from Ashtanga Hridaya, made of Vidanga, Amalaki, Haritaki, Trivrit and jaggery, used for skin diseases and worms; no randomized trial evidence exists.

Manidipine 6300

Manidipine 6300 (INN ID 6300; Artedil, Franidipine, CV-4093) is a third-generation lipophilic dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker antihypertensive developed by Takeda, dosed 10–20 mg once daily, blocking L- and T-type channels with less ankle oedema than amlodipine.

Manikya Rasa

Manikya Rasa, also called Rasamanikya, is a classical Ayurvedic mineral formulation of processed orpiment (arsenic trisulphide), first described in the 13th century and used for skin disorders.

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Manjisthadi taila

Manjisthadi taila (Mañjiṣṭhādi taila) is a classical Ayurvedic medicated sesame oil named for Rubia cordifolia, listed as AFI000178 for external use, studied for wound healing and skin discoloration.

Mankind Pharma

Mankind Pharma is an Indian pharmaceutical company founded in 1991 and headquartered in New Delhi, known for affordable medicines and brands like Manforce and Prega News.

Manmathabhra rasa (afi afi-manmatabrarasa)

Manmathabhra rasa (Manmatha Rasa, Manmath Ras) is a classical Ayurvedic herbo-mineral formulation from Bhaishajya Ratnavali, based on kajjali (mercury-sulphur) with bhasmas and herbs, used traditionally as a vajikarana tonic.

Manoj Bhargava

Manoj Bhargava, India-born American billionaire, founder of 5-hour ENERGY (about 90 percent US energy shot market share), Giving Pledge signatory, Hans Foundation funder, and 2023 majority owner of Sports Illustrated publisher The Arena Group.

Manometry

Manometry is a diagnostic technique that measures pressure inside the esophagus to assess muscle function and diagnose motility disorders, with high-resolution manometry using closely spaced sensors as the gold standard.

Mansonelliasis

Mansonelliasis, also called mansonellosis, is a usually mild parasitic disease caused by three Mansonella roundworm species transmitted by biting midges and blackflies in Africa and the Americas.

Mantle cell lymphoma

Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma defined by t(11;14) cyclin D1 overexpression, about 5% of US NHL cases, median age 65, with indolent and aggressive subtypes and BTK inhibitor-based treatment.

Mantoux test

Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST, PPD test): intradermal injection of 0.1 mL purified protein derivative read at 48-72 hours by induration in mm; CDC cut points 5, 10, 15 mm; developed by Mantoux 1908.

Manu Xi Tang

玛奴西汤 (Tibetan མ་ནུ་སི་ཐང་), also 四味藏木香汤散, a four-herb Tibetan decoction (土木香, 悬钩木, 宽筋藤, 干姜) for early-stage epidemic fever and flu; listed in China's 2023 second-batch Ancient Classic Formulas Catalogue.

Manual Communication

Manual communication: conveying language through hand movements as speech equivalents, covering natural sign languages, fingerspelling, manually coded spoken languages, and cued speech, central to deaf education's oral-manual controversy.

Manual lymphatic drainage

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), Vodder method, is a light massage technique for lymphedema, a component of complete decongestive therapy; trials show no added volume reduction but possible pain and quality-of-life benefits.

Manual reduction

Manual reduction, also called closed reduction, is a procedure in which a physician manipulates a fractured bone or dislocated joint through intact skin to restore alignment.

Manual therapy

Manual therapy is a hands-on clinical treatment applying mechanical force to joints, muscles, or nerves through manipulation, mobilization, and stretching, delivered by physical therapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths.

Manuel Uribe

Manuel Uribe (Manuel Uribe Garza), Mexican from Monterrey certified by Guinness World Records in January 2006 as heaviest living man at 560 kg; bedridden from 2002, lost about half his weight on the Zone Diet, married Claudia Solis in 2008, died 2014 at 48.

Mapping biopsy

A mapping biopsy is a diagnostic technique that takes systematically spaced, recorded cores across an organ, most often the prostate, to map lesion location and grade.

MAPT trial

MAPT (Multidomain Alzheimer Preventive Trial), NCT00672685, a phase III 4-arm French trial of omega-3 and multidomain lifestyle intervention in 1,680 adults aged 70+ with memory complaints; no significant cognitive benefit versus placebo.

Maralixibat

Maralixibat (Livmarli, maralixibat chloride) is an oral IBAT/ASBT inhibitor by Mirum Pharmaceuticals, first FDA-approved 29 September 2021 for cholestatic pruritus in Alagille syndrome, later for PFIC, lowering serum bile acids by blocking intestinal bile acid reabsorption.

Marasmus

Marasmus, from Greek marainein (to waste away), is nonedematous severe acute malnutrition with severe wasting from energy deficiency; termed by Galen c. 176 AD, distinct from edematous kwashiorkor, diagnosed by visible wasting, WHZ below -3, or MUAC under 115 mm.

Maraviroc

Maraviroc (UK-427,857; Selzentry, Celsentri) is a CCR5 antagonist antiretroviral approved in 2007, used with other drugs against only CCR5-tropic HIV-1 after tropism testing; dosing varies with CYP3A interactions.