Acetaminophen/Acetylcysteine Combo Efficacy Testing Urged In BMJ Letter
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The efficacy of combining acetaminophen with acetylcysteine (NAC) to prevent morbidity and mortality should be tested, according to a letter in the Sept. 15 British Medical Journal.
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