Manfred Sakel
Psychiatrist and physician, insulin coma therapy
Born
June 6th, 1900
124 years ago
Died
December 2nd, 1957
67 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Ukrainian-American psychiatrist and physician developed insulin coma therapy, a method used to treat schizophrenia. This technique involved inducing a coma through insulin administration, believed to reset the patient's brain chemistry. Sakel's work gained attention in the mid-20th century, leading to significant discussions on the effectiveness and ethics of his approach. He also contributed to the study of various psychiatric disorders and emphasized the importance of understanding the mind-body connection in treating mental illness. Throughout his career, Sakel held several academic positions and actively participated in psychiatric research.
Developed insulin coma therapy
Contributed to psychiatric research
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