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John Caffey
American pediatrician and radiologist (1895–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Patrick Caffey (March 30, 1895 – September 2, 1978) was an American pediatrician and radiologist who is often referred to as one of the founders of pediatric radiology.[1] He was the first to describe shaken baby syndrome, infantile cortical hyperostosis, and Kenny-Caffey syndrome.
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Born | John Patrick Caffey (1895-03-30)March 30, 1895 Castle Gate, Utah, U.S. |
Died | September 2, 1978(1978-09-02) (aged 83) |
Nationality | American |
Education | University of Michigan (BA, MD) |
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