“I confidently affirm that the greater part of those who are supposed to have died of gout, have died of the medicine rather than the disease - a statement in which I am supported by observation.”
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Thomas Sydenham
Thomas Sydenham, a renowned British physician, was born on September 10, 1624, in London, and died on December 29, 1689. He is considered one of the most important doctors in the history of British medicine, known for his contributions to medical practice and theory. more
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