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“If people are constantly falling off a cliff, you could place ambulances under the cliff or build a fence on the top of the cliff. We are placing all too many ambulances under the cliff.”

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Denis Parsons Burkitt
Denis Parsons Burkitt

Denis Parsons Burkitt was a renowned doctor known for his contributions to the study of tropical diseases and cancer. Born on February 28, 1911, and passing away on March 23, 1993, Burkitt's research in Africa led to the discovery of Burkitt lymphoma, a common cancer in children in Africa. more

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