Historical Vignettes

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amand Duchenne de Boulogne (September 17, 1806 – September 15, 1875) stands as one of the towering figures in the history of neurology, credited with groundbreaking advancements in electrophysiology and diagnostics.

Rett syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder predominantly affecting females, is characterized by profound physical and cognitive impairments. It was first described in 1966 by Dr. Andreas Rett, an Austrian pediatrician whose tireless work has since catalyzed a deeper understanding of the condition. 

In 1881, British ophthalmologist Warren Tay published his groundbreaking observation of a cherry-red spot on the retina of a child suffering from a neurological disorder.

Dr. Yukio Fukuyama, a distinguished figure in pediatric neurology, passed away peacefully at his home on July 17, 2014, at the age of 86. His passing marked the end of an illustrious career dedicated to the advancement of child neurology, particularly in Japan and throughout Asia.