"John Caffey demonstrated his prolific contribution to paediatric radiology through numerous articles and papers 1-3. Notably, in 1945, he authored a seminal work describing "Infantile cortical hyperostosis," a condition later recognised as "Caffey disease" 1-3. Additionally, his 1946 publication addressing "Multiple fractures in the long bones of infants suffering from a chronic subdural haematoma" was instrumental in the field 1-4,6. Coined as "battered-child syndrome" by Kempe in 1962, the condition is now usually called "non-accidental injury", a term seemingly first used in the 1970s 1-4."
"In 1945, Caffey made another contribution by publishing the first edition of "Paediatric X-Ray Diagnosis," laying the foundation for paediatric radiology 1-3. This publication has become a reference book within the specialty, undergoing several editions, with the seventh edition released in 1978 1-3."
"In 1929, John Caffey assumed a leadership role in radiology at Babies Hospital – Columbia University, a position he held until his retirement in 1960 1,2. Following his retirement, Caffey embarked on a new chapter in 1963, embracing the role of emeritus associate radiologist and serving as a Visiting Professor of Radiology and Paediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1. Simultaneously, he contributed to the medical landscape as a valued staff member at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 1."
"John Patrick Caffey was born in Castle Gate, Utah, on 30 March 1895. He graduated 1919 from the University of Michigan Medical School 1-3. Following his medical studies, Caffey attended an internship in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri 1-3."
"John Patrick Caffey was born in Castle Gate, Utah, on 30 March 1895. He graduated 1919 from the University of Michigan Medical School 1-3. Following his medical studies, Caffey attended an internship in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri 1-3."
"Honorary Diplomate of the American College of Radiology"
"Honorary counsellor of the Society for Paediatric Radiology (1959) 1"
"Honorary Member of the European Society for Paediatric Radiology 1"
"Distinguished Service Award of the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Centre (1962) 1"
"Outstanding Achievement Award of the University of Michigan (1965) 1"
"The John Howland Award of the American Paediatric Society (1965) 1-3"
"The Jacobi Award of the American Medical Association (1972) 1"
"Neuhauser lecture of the Society for Paediatric Radiology (1972) 5"
"John Caffey Award for outstanding research awarded by the Society for Paediatric Radiology"
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"Paediatric radiology"