Dr. Barry Dworkin

Mathematical model predicts increase spread of viral illness with use of fever-reducing medications

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 22, 2014

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Fever-reducing drugs may increase flu-related illnesses and deaths, Canadian researchers warn

Reference:

Population-level effects of suppressing fever

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