Charcot's paradox
ABSTRACT Jean-Martin Charcot (1825-1893), considered the father of modern neurology, had a particular interest in pathology and learned to value anatomical findings. Among his main contributions is the use of the anatomo-clinical method in neurology. Although described as cold and impatient in his interpersonal relations, Charcot had a great affection for animals. He had two dogs in his home, which he called Carlo and Sigurd, and a little monkey, Rosalie. Despite his fascination with neuropathology and anatomo-clinical correlations, Charcot disapproved of studies using animal species other than humans, a seemingly paradoxical attitude. As a result, Charcot's human studies resulted in important advances in neurology as, prior to his research, anatomical observations of animals were extrapolated to humans, leading to conceptual errors.
Main Authors: | Silva,Maren de Moraes e, Meira,Alex Tiburtino, Walusinski,Olivier, Camargo,Carlos Henrique Ferreira de, Teive,Hélio Afonso Ghizoni |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO
2019
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2019000800590 |
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