Published Apr 30, 2024
Ep 138 Fever: Take it to the limit
Dive into the history and evolution of fever diagnosis and treatment, as this episode unpacks how thermometers changed medical practices, evaluates the effectiveness of antipyretics, and explores fever's biological and adaptive roles in infection response.
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