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Mental Capacity Act

The Mental Capacity Act (2005) is a law that came into force in 2007 and…

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the Mesothelium, which is a thin membrane…

Moving and Handling - Helping Someone to Move

Helping someone to move can mean anything from steadying someone as they walk, to helping…

MRI Scan

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a fairly new technique that has been used since the…

Multiple Systems Atrophy

Multiple Systems Atrophy is a degenerative disease caused by atrophy (wasting)of nerve cells in several…

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