Peter Snow The tireless
In 1984 he identified what became known as “Tapanui Flu” — which was later re-dubbed “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”.
From This is True for 26 February 2006
medicine
Doctors, surgeons, and other medical practitioners. Researchers are usually under research.
Bradford Cannon Healer
Cannon established the modern standards for caring for burn victims.
From This is True for 25 December 2005
Bill Inman Extraordinary doctor
Dr. Inman pushed for safer drugs in Britain.
From This is True for 23 October 2005
Daniel Ruge Presidential doctor
Dr. Ruge made a decision that saved the president’s life.
From This is True for 28 August 2005
Maurice R. Hilleman The well-vaccinated
“Just one of his accomplishments would be enough to have made for a great scientific career.”
From This is True for 10 April 2005
Wilfred G. Bigelow The cold-hearted
Bigelow invented the cardiac pacemaker.
From This is True for 27 March 2005
George F. Crikelair The safely clad
Crikelair came up with a medical idea so fundamental, it was a forehead-slapper.
From This is True for 27 February 2005
Edward D. Freis The low-pressure
At the time, high blood pressure was thought to be a health benefit.
From This is True for 30 January 2005
Julius Axelrod Headache-free
“The work for which he got the Nobel Prize was just a tiny percentage of his scientific output.”
From This is True for 26 December 2004