Allan Ropper
Allan H. Ropper
Allan H. Ropper (pronounced: AL-an ROP-er) is a renowned American neurologist and author, best known for his contributions to the field of neurology and his work on neurological emergencies.
Etymology
The name Allan is of Celtic origin, meaning "handsome" or "cheerful". Ropper is a surname of English origin, but its exact etymology is unknown.
Biography
Allan H. Ropper is a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and a Senior Neurologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is also an Associate Neurologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Ropper's work primarily focuses on Guillain-Barré syndrome, myasthenia gravis, and other neurological emergencies.
Contributions to Neurology
Ropper is the co-author of the widely used textbook, "Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology". He has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks part of its peripheral nerves.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Guillain-Barré syndrome: A rare neurological disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks part of its peripheral nerves.
- Myasthenia gravis: A long-term neuromuscular disease that leads to varying degrees of skeletal muscle weakness.
- Neurological emergencies: Conditions that are life-threatening and require immediate treatment, such as strokes, seizures, and traumatic brain injuries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allan Ropper
- Wikipedia's article - Allan Ropper
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