A history of epilepsy and the important contributions of John Hughlings Jackson
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Epilepsy: As it is understood today
- Epileptic seizures
- The classification of the epilepsies and epileptic syndromes
- History of epilepsy up to hughlings jackson
- Beginnings of modern ideas on epilepsy
- Who is Hughlings Jackson?
- The young doctor
- Clinical and scientific contributions of hughlings jackson
- Jacksonian Seizure
- Convulsions
- Social implications of hughlings jackson's work
- The epileptic colony
- How is epilepsy perceived today?
- References
Abstract
The word epilepsy is derived from the Greek verb epilambanein, meaning to be seized, to be overwhelmed by surprise (The history and Stigma of epilepsy, 2003; Temkin, 1971). epilepsy is a relatively common brain disorder − affecting between 0.5 to 1 percent of the world's population - yet it is often surrounded by prejudice and myth. Historically, one of the most influential figures in epilepsy research is john hughlings jackson (1835-1911). More than anyone else, jackson is responsible for the modern understanding of epilepsy. More importantly, by introducing the concept that epilepsy is but a symptom and not a disease, jackson brought about social and psychological change to the world. By viewing epilepsy as simply a medical condition, he helped to finally abandon all residues of belief that its occurrence is determined by influences of supernatural origin. This, in turn, indirectly improved the lives of countless people with epilepsy.
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