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Martina Feichter studied biology with pharmacy as an elective in Innsbruck and also delved into the world of medicinal plants. From there it was not far to other medical topics that still fascinate her today. She trained as a journalist at the Axel Springer Academy in Hamburg and has been working for NetDoktor since 2007 - first as an editor and since 2012 as a freelance author.
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