About George W. Thorn
Lived 1906 – 2004 (aged 98). George W. Thorn was an American physician.
George Widmer Thorn (January 15, 1906 – June 26, 2004) was an American physician whose contributions led to new treatments of kidney diseases and adrenal gland disorders, most notably Addison's disease. Thorn was Chief of Medicine at Boston's Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, presently known as Brigham and Women's Hospital. Thorn pioneered the use of cortisone for treating Addison's disease,
Personal life Thorn was born in Buffalo, New York on January 15, 1906. He received his M.D. from University of Buffalo on 1929.
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Who was George W. Thorn?
American physician
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George W. Thorn was born on 15 January 1906 in Buffalo.
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George W. Thorn died on 26 June 2004 in Beverly.
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George W. Thorn was a physician.
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George W. Thorn was American.
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