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Broken arm
Treatment depends on the site and severity of the injury. Simple breaks might be treated with a sling and ice. Complicated fractures may require surgery.
Broken collarbone
This common injury is usually the result of falling, playing sports or being in a traffic accident.
Broken foot
This injury is painful but rarely needs surgery for repair. Healing can take weeks to months.
Broken nose
A broken nose can cause pain, swelling and bruising around your nose and eyes. Surgery usually isn't necessary.
Broken wrist
The most common type of wrist fracture occurs when people try to catch themselves during a fall and land hard on an outstretched hand.
Brugada syndrome
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this heart rhythm condition that is sometimes inherited.
Bruise: First aid
How to administer first aid for a bruise.
Bulimia nervosa
In this serious eating disorder, people lose control and eat large amounts of food. Then they get rid of it in unhealthy ways by purging, such as vomiting.
COVID-19 antibody testing
Learn how COVID-19 antibody testing is done to find out if you've had a past infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019.
COVID-19 diagnostic testing
Find out how to test to learn if you're infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
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