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Thomas Sydenham (1624-1689) was the first person to describe measles and to recommend the use of quinine for relieving symptoms of malaria.

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His original reputation as "the English Hippocrates" rested upon his belief that careful observation is more useful than speculation. Observadones medicae was published in 1676.

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