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James B. Herrick
American physician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named James Herrick, see James Herrick (disambiguation).
James Bryan Herrick (11 August 1861 in Oak Park, Illinois – 7 March 1954 in Chicago, Illinois) was an American physician and professor of medicine who practiced and taught in Chicago. He is credited with the description of sickle-cell disease and was one of the first physicians to describe the symptoms of myocardial infarction.
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James Herrick | |
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![]() Herrick in 1927 | |
Born | 11 August 1861 |
Died | 7 March 1954 (aged 92) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Michigan Rush Medical College |
Known for | Sickle-cell disease Myocardial infarction |
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Fields | Medicine |
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