On this day, May 14th, let’s pause and reflect on a pivotal moment in our shared history. Back in 1796, in the quaint English village of Berkeley, Dr. Edward Jenner engaged in a simple act of scientific inquiry that changed the world. He administered the first vaccination against smallpox to young James Phipps, setting us …
Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, has long puzzled and challenged the medical community. Characterized by tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement, its impact on patients is profound. Before the 1960s, options for managing this condition were limited and often ineffective. This blog takes you back to 1952, a pivotal year that marked an …