Dr. Barry Dworkin

Peanut allergy treatment, despite the headlines, is not a cure.

Health Headlines Commentary for February 21, 2018

Source:

Peanut allergy ‘cure’ shows promising results: study

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Study was not published. It is a press release from the company that Manufactures the treatment. As such, skepticism should be paramount.

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