Finger sprain treatment and recovery time

Sprained and dislocated fingers are common hand injuries. A sprain occurs when the tough tissue that supports the joint is stretched too much. This tissue, called a ligament, can be partially or completely torn. The joint may also be dislocated. Sprains and dislocations can cause pain and swelling. Injuries usually occur during exercise, work, or…

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Are HIV and AIDS the same thing?

How does treatment affect life expectancy? In the past, many viewed an AIDS diagnosis as a death sentence. With the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in 1996, this view changed. This type of combination therapy can completely suppress the virus and slow the progression of the disease. During the height of the epidemic…

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Pros and cons, cost, and more

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and BiPAP (bilevel) therapy are used to treat sleep apnea. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the most common and effective treatment, and is often recommended as a treatment option when you are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. BiPAP may be preferred in more severe cases of sleep…

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