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The Founder of Modern Neurology
Jean-Martin Charcot was a french neurologist who had many accomplishments that help neurologist around the world today such as his description of the brain's vascular supply.He was able to correctly classify different neurological disease. He was also able to find which type of tremors belonged to certain diseases such as Parkinson's disease and sclerosis.He also identified the difference between epilepsy and hysteria. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3064755/ -
ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a disease that kills motor neurons which prevents muscles to be able too contract. It can cause limb paralyzation and is always fatal. To this very day, little is known about this disease. (PDF From MDA ALS Division)
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Neurological clinic in the 1900s
The Johns Hopkins Hospital was founded in 1889 and was the birth place of modern medicine as well as famous doctors such as the father of neurosurgery, Harvey Cushing. In 1912, he was the first surgeon to perform successful operations in removing brain tumors. The Johns Hopkins Hospital is home to dozens of milestones of neurology in the 1900's https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/about_us/history/ -
Phenobarbital(AED)
Phenobarbital was the first ever anti-epileptic drug that help prevent seizures associated with epilepsy. It was created in 1912 by a group of chemists. It is also a low cost over the counter drug compared to other (AEDs)
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Father of Modern Headache Research
Harold G. Wolff was a scientist who researched ways to prevent migraines. During his time at Cornell Medical Center, he did experiments and found that standing on your head can help ease the migraines. He also discovered the cause of hereditary headaches and how to prevent them. He said that these headaches happen when people try to control intense feelings such as anxiety. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(15)00184-2/fulltext -
Tremor Surgery in 1953
Parkinson's disease comes with a tremor that can make everyday tasks like writing difficult. In 1953, a surgeon accidentally cut the anterior choroidal artery, which is located in the brain, so he tied it back up. Once the patient who had (PD) woke up, they realise that their tremor was gone. Later surgeons use this method to help treat the tremors of (PD) patients. Although, this operation came with a 10% mortality rate.
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ALS medication
Certain medications like Riluzole can help you live longer by a few months which was approved by the Fda in 1995. Other drugs like Nuedexta and Radicava can help reduce symptoms. https://www.als.org/understanding-als/what-is-als -
lamotrigine(AED)
lamotrigine is an AED that works better then Phenobarbital for most people, and was made 80 years after it which shows how much AED's have improved https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20385905/ -
Tremor Surgery Used Today(DBS)
Deep Brain Stimulation is when electrical pulses are sent into your brain that can cure tremors associated with Parkinson's Disease as well as other conditions such as walking problems, slowed movements, and even seizures. https://www.parkinson.org/Understanding-Parkinsons/Treatment/Surgical-Treatment-Options/Deep-Brain-Stimulation -
Clinics today
UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center is a hospital the scored #1 for the best neurology & neurosurgery. This is because of the advancement in equipment as well as medications to help treat individuals, as well as increase their survival for certain conditions. https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/ca/ucsf-medical-center-6930043/neurology-and-neurosurgery
