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Thomas Lewis Mackesy (1790-1869): Eminent surgeon of Waterford.

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Journal of Medical Biography Pub Date : 2025-02-13 DOI: 10.1177/09677720241311205

Rhianna van Riel-Jameson, Max Cooper

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Xavier Landerer (1809-1885): A pioneer of the study of thermal waters in Greece.

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Journal of Medical Biography Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1177/09677720251316982

Panagiota Karatsi, Maria Myronidou Tzouveleki, Antonios Karpouzis, Niki Papavramidou

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The impact of a ninth-century Jewish physician on North African and European medical culture: Isaac al-Israelī.

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Journal of Medical Biography Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1177/09677720251317824

Firdevs Yıldız

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Karl Jarmer (1898-1983): Dentist and first professor of dentistry in Dresden.

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Journal of Medical Biography Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1177/09677720251317826

Felix Marschner

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Lest we forget: Dr Michael Ellis DeBakey (1908-2008). 以免我们忘记：Michael Ellis DeBakey博士（1908-2008）。

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Journal of Medical Biography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Epub Date: 2023-11-10 DOI: 10.1177/09677720231198505

Hareesha Rishab Bharadwaj, Mahnoor Javed

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Lest we forget: Dr Paul Farmer (1959-2022) 'A Global Health Leader at Harvard'. 我们不能忘记Paul Farmer 博士（1959-2022 年）"哈佛大学的全球健康领袖"。

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Journal of Medical Biography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-28 DOI: 10.1177/09677720231223501

Subham Roy, Sakshi Roy

{"title":"Lest we forget: Dr Paul Farmer (1959-2022) 'A Global Health Leader at Harvard'.","authors":"Subham Roy, Sakshi Roy","doi":"10.1177/09677720231223501","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09677720231223501","url":null,"abstract":"In the chronicles of medical advancement, Dr Paul Farmer stands out as a transformative figure whose unwavering commitment to healthcare equity has reshaped treatments for the disenfranchised. An American anthropologist and physician, Farmer has had a profound impact on global health which encapsulates a legacy driven by the steadfast belief that healthcare is an inalienable human right. This article explores Farmer's monumental contributions, showcasing how his dedication has revolutionized the landscape of healthcare, particularly for those marginalized and underserved. As the architect of Partners In Health and a guiding force at Harvard Medical School, he fostered a novel paradigm of enduring, community-focused medical care. His unyielding advocacy from Haiti to Rwanda confronted entrenched health disparities and galvanized support for increased access to primary and secondary care. His poignant critiques and policy recommendations during the COVID-19 crisis highlighted his relentless pursuit of health justice - advocating for equitable vaccine distribution and tackling racial health disparities. His scholarly works on overlooked health dilemmas and the urgency of global healthcare reflect a legacy that transcends his lifetime. While his passing is deeply felt, Farmer's visionary ethos continues to inspire, beckoning us toward a more equitable healthcare horizon.","PeriodicalId":16217,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Biography","volume":" ","pages":"13-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11765901/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139983107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Dr. Allen Oldfather Whipple (1881-1963): Namesake of the pancreaticoduodenectomy. Allen Oldfather Whipple博士（1881-1963）：胰十二指肠切除术的名称。

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Journal of Medical Biography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Epub Date: 2023-11-09 DOI: 10.1177/09677720231197430

Ashton D Hall, Julia E Kumar, Jan P Mazur, Alexander J Bondoc, Bruce F Giffin, Whitney K Bryant

{"title":"Dr. Allen Oldfather Whipple (1881-1963): Namesake of the pancreaticoduodenectomy.","authors":"Ashton D Hall, Julia E Kumar, Jan P Mazur, Alexander J Bondoc, Bruce F Giffin, Whitney K Bryant","doi":"10.1177/09677720231197430","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09677720231197430","url":null,"abstract":"Allen O. Whipple was an American surgeon who popularized the pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) for periampullary cancer, which remains the gold standard for pancreatic tumor resections. Whipple was educated at Princeton University (B.S., 1904) and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (M.D., 1908). He swiftly ascended the academic ranks, culminating in his appointment as Professor of Surgery at Columbia and Director of Surgical Services at Presbyterian Hospital in 1921. Whipple published three criteria (Whipple's triad) for evaluating hyperinsulinism secondary to pancreatic insulinoma. He also revived interest in portocaval anastomosis to reduce portal hypertension, determining it to be a consequence of liver disease. During his 40-year career, Whipple introduced the concept of multidisciplinary teams and prospective data collection. He also shaped the structure of surgical training as President of the American Surgical Association and Chairman of the American Board of Surgery. Beyond the walls of the operating room, Whipple was a Renaissance Man whose childhood in Persia (Iran) engendered a lifelong interest in the region's art, culture, history, and medicine. Dr. Allen Oldfather Whipple is remembered as a pioneering physician and surgeon beloved by those who trained under him.","PeriodicalId":16217,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Biography","volume":" ","pages":"66-76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71521758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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John Lizars' (1792-1860). A system of anatomical plates of the human body: Artistry and analysis. 约翰-利扎（John Lizars，1792-1860 年）。人体解剖板系统：艺术性与分析。

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Journal of Medical Biography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-23 DOI: 10.1177/09677720241266327

Allister John Neher

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Exploring the Enigma of Maristans in Muslim-Ruled Kashmir. 探索穆斯林统治下克什米尔的圣母会之谜。

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Journal of Medical Biography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-01 DOI: 10.1177/09677720241267057

Misbah Rafiq, Aadil Bashir

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Memorials to Dr WG Grace - general practitioner and cricketing legend. 纪念 WG 格雷斯医生--全科医生和板球传奇人物。

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Journal of Medical Biography Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-13 DOI: 10.1177/09677720241227420

Neil G Snowise

{"title":"Memorials to Dr WG Grace - general practitioner and cricketing legend.","authors":"Neil G Snowise","doi":"10.1177/09677720241227420","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09677720241227420","url":null,"abstract":"Dr WG Grace was a general practitioner in Bristol, in the late nineteenth century, but is better remembered as 'the father of cricket'. He showed early promise as a skilled cricket player and was already playing for Gloucester County, by the age of fifteen. However, coming from a well-established medical family, his father wanted him to become a doctor. He trained in Bristol and after qualifying he set up his own practice in the same environs. By this time, he was a superb cricketer with a glittering county and England career, combined with his clinical duties. He has several memorials where he lived and practised in Bristol, which are described and illustrated in this review. These include commemorative plaques in the local church, and near his later residence in Clifton, as well as a large mural at a train station and another at a shopping centre. These are all tributes to one of the most famous sons of Bristol. He is also celebrated at Lord's Cricket Ground, the home of cricket, with eponymous memorial gates and a full-size statue inside the ground. A fine example of a doctor who also had other talents, these memorials reflect his widespread appeal and his long-lasting legacy.","PeriodicalId":16217,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Biography","volume":" ","pages":"61-65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11765970/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140110441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"哲学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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