Hitler’s Jewish Physicians
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The mystery behind the behavior of infamous personalities leaves many open questions, particularly when related to the practice of medicine. This paper takes a brief look at two Jewish physicians who played memorable roles in the life of Adolf Hitler.
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دوره 5 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014