Renee James PHARM.D.

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• Fever in Adults: What You Should Know

  The normal body temperature of a human being is 37° C. However, it may change throughout the day due to several factors. When the body’s temperature is elevated, it is described as a fever. Unlike the standard body temperature, a fever is not a constant temperature. In some instances,...

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• Causes of Gout

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