John Snow
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Meet the physician who led the world in using anaesthesia and medical hygiene. From the introduction of anaesthesia in obstetrics, to the brilliant diagnosis of cholera in the Victorian age of Britain, John Snow has revolutionized the world of medicine and his story deserves to be heard.
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