John Hughlings Jackson
English neurologist and pioneer in the study of epilepsy
John Hughlings Jackson
| Birth date | 4 April 1835 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Green Hammerton, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 7 October 1911 |
| Place of death | London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Jacksonian seizure, Jacksonian march, Jacksonian epilepsy |
John Hughlings Jackson (4 April 1835 – 7 October 1911) was an English neurologist and a pioneer in the study of epilepsy. He is best known for his research on the localization of brain functions and his work on Jacksonian seizures.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
John Hughlings Jackson was born in Green Hammerton, a village in Yorkshire, England. He studied medicine at the York Medical School and later at the St Bartholomew's Hospital in London.
Career[edit | edit source]
Jackson began his medical career at the York Dispensary and later moved to London where he worked at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. He was a founding member of the National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic in Queen Square, London.
Contributions to neurology[edit | edit source]
Jackson made significant contributions to the field of neurology, particularly in the study of epilepsy. He is best known for describing the Jacksonian seizure, a type of epileptic seizure that progresses in a predictable pattern, often starting in one part of the body and spreading to other parts. This phenomenon is also known as the Jacksonian march.
Jackson's work on the localization of brain functions was groundbreaking. He proposed that different parts of the brain are responsible for different functions, a concept that laid the foundation for modern neuroscience. His research helped to establish the field of clinical neurology and influenced the development of neurosurgery.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
John Hughlings Jackson's work has had a lasting impact on the field of neurology. His theories on brain function localization and his detailed descriptions of epileptic seizures continue to be relevant in modern medical practice. The terms Jacksonian seizure, Jacksonian march, and Jacksonian epilepsy are named in his honor.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Neurology
- Epilepsy
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Jacksonian seizure
- Jacksonian march
- Jacksonian epilepsy
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