Annika Fairbairn B.S. PSYCHOLOGY

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• What is Antiviral Medication?

  Antiviral medication refers to drugs that are used for treatment of HIV. These drugs do not completely treat the infection but are used to suppress the development of the virus and stop it from becoming AIDS. Since HIV virus replicates itself once it gets into the bloodstream, the medication stops...

• Health Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

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• What Is an Auditory Hallucination?

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• Swollen Ankles, Feet, and Legs: Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment

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• Is Restless Legs Syndrome Related to Other Conditions?

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