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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David Newsome belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Occupation: ophthalmologist
Employers: Louisiana State University
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Ephemeris for April 16, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 26 Aries 4 | 26 Aries 57 | 15 Cancer 53 |
| Moon | 8 Taurus 25 | 7 Sagittarius 6 | 23 Taurus 26 |
| Mercury | 21 Aries 56 | 0 Aries 19 | 24 Gemini 50 |
| Venus | 9 Pisces 47 | 24 Pisces 54 | 12 Gemini 42 |
| Mars | 24 Gemini 12 | 29 Cancer 24 | 15 Leo 13 |
| Jupiter | 18 Gemini 26 | 18 Gemini 38 | 6 Cancer 18 |
| Saturn | 27 Taurus 30 | 26 Pisces 14 | 7 Gemini 50 |
| Uranus | 28 Taurus 26 | 25 Taurus 33 | 3 Gemini 0 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 47 | 0 Aries 37 | 27 Virgo 21 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 28 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 4 Leo 47 |
| Rahu | 11 Virgo 14 | 25 Pisces 53 | 6 Virgo 51 |
| Ketu | 11 Pisces 14 | 25 Virgo 53 | 6 Pisces 51 |
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