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A 93-year-old widow gave $1 billion to a Bronx medical school, and future doctors may never see tuition bills again

A remarkable $1 billion donation has made Albert Einstein College of Medicine tuition-free for all students, a historic first for U.S. medical schools. This generous gift, from long-time supporter Ruth Gottesman, aims to alleviate student debt and invest in the Bronx community. The move is expected to attract diverse talent…

The Times of India

Billion-dollar donation from Netflix's Reed Hastings leads 2024's list of biggest gifts

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg made the largest contributions in 2024, and financial aid, especially for medical students, got most of the money

The Independent UK

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93-Year-Old Widow Donates $1 Billion To Make Med School Free In NYC’s Poorest Area

Ruth's $1 billion donation, the largest made to a medical school in US history, will cover tuition for all students at the college. The post 93-Year-Old Widow Donates $1 Billion To Make Med School Free In NYC’s Poorest Area first appeared on Bored Panda.

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New York medical school offers students free tuition after $1bn donation

A late investor’s wife has donated a record-breaking sum of money to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Evening Standard

Tuition will be free at a New York City medical school thanks to a $1 billion gift

Ruth Gottesman is a professor emerita of pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Gottesman's late husband, David, left the money to her upon his death.

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Covid-19 May Increase the Risk of This Common Chronic Condition in Those With No History of It

A new study found that compared to those infected with the flu, those with Covid-19 were more likely to develop hypertension.

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Test may predict decline in memory before symptoms appear, research suggests

The memory test may be able to identify the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later.

The Independent UK

Lean diabetes: reality that needs further research, says study

A recent article in Diabetes Care has argued that diabetics who have a low BMI have a unique metabolic profile compared to other groups of diabetics.

The Hindu

When it comes to the rarest of diseases, the diagnosis isn't the answer – it's just the starting point

“Mr. and Mrs. Smith, we finally have an answer for you.” The couple, whose real names we are protecting for privacy, looked at me anxiously. I had been evaluating their young daughter, Sally, in my role as a medical geneticist at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, a…

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