Read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31837492/
TIL about Dr. Summelweis, a 19th century surgeon who was ousted after discovering and professing that hand washing saves lives. The Summelweis effect is the tendency to reject evidence that’s contrary to our existing norms and is named in honor of him.
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Ah. History. Repeating itself.
*Semmelweis.