Long-term health effects of antipyretic drug use in the ageing population: protocol for a systematic review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
Background: Fever is suppressed with drugs due to discomfort and risk of organ damage. However, there is some compelling evidence for the benefits of fever. The elderly are a special population in this regard as they have a blunted fever response. The benefit-harm balance of antipyretic use in this...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2020-10-01
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| Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/9-1288/v1 |