David Anthony Newsome M.D. FARVO was a notable scientist, ophthalmologist, inventor, and author, born on 16 April 1942 and passing on 24 February 2011. He was pivotal in studying age-related macular degeneration and advocated for zinc supplements to help slow vision loss associated with this condition. His groundbreaking research revealed that the eye's pigmented retina could produce certain types of collagen, challenging previous beliefs about epithelial tissues. This discovery opened new avenues for investigating collagen and its related structural molecules, significantly contributing to ophthalmology and eye health research.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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Educated At: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Occupation: ophthalmologist
Employers: Louisiana State University
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2024 |
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| Sun | 26 Aries 4 | 27 Aries 11 | 14 Cancer 55 |
| Moon | 8 Taurus 25 | 7 Leo 30 | 11 Taurus 27 |
| Mercury | 21 Aries 56 | 19 Aries 5 | 23 Gemini 46 |
| Venus | 9 Pisces 47 | 14 Aries 15 | 11 Gemini 31 |
| Mars | 24 Gemini 12 | 19 Pisces 13 | 14 Leo 36 |
| Jupiter | 18 Gemini 26 | 20 Taurus 49 | 6 Cancer 5 |
| Saturn | 27 Taurus 30 | 15 Pisces 13 | 7 Gemini 44 |
| Uranus | 28 Taurus 26 | 21 Taurus 37 | 2 Gemini 57 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 47 | 28 Pisces 28 | 27 Virgo 20 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 28 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 4 Leo 46 |
| Rahu | 11 Virgo 14 | 15 Aries 13 | 6 Virgo 54 |
| Ketu | 11 Pisces 14 | 15 Libra 13 | 6 Pisces 54 |
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