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Steve Patterson: Philosophy Outside of Academia

The Hannah Frankman Podcast

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Sterilization and Hand Hygiene in Medicine

This chapter explores the historical significance of sterilization practices in medicine, highlighting a 19th-century advocate for hand hygiene and its impact on maternal and infant health. It contrasts empirical observations with the resistance faced from the medical community, emphasizing the evolution of understanding regarding infectious diseases and the microbiome.

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