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fever therapy. See artificial fever. fever therapy Controlled hyperthermia Oncology Induced hyperthermia, which enhances immune function, related to the release of a wide variety of pyrogenic–and nonpyrogenic—cytokines; FT may be used to enhance tumor cell lysis, and
is most successful when combined with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Cf BCG therapy, Fever. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Hyperthermia, or fever therapy, helps combat infections and even cancer. This system has been undergoing clinical trials in cerebrovascular aneurysm surgery, fever therapy, and acute ischemic stroke. Hyperthermia or fever therapy help combat infections and even cancer. |
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