Albert Wojciech Adamkiewicz
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Albert Wojciech Adamkiewicz (August 11, 1850 – October 31, 1921) was a Polish pathologist who was born in Żerków
. In 1873 he earned his medical doctorate from the University of Breslau, where he was a student-assistant to physiologist Rudolf Peter Heinrich Heidenhain
(1834-1897). From 1879 until 1892 he was chief of General and Experimental Pathology
at the Jagiellonian University
in Cracow.
Adamkiewicz is remembered for his pathological examinations of the central nervous system
. His research of the variable vascularity
of the spinal cord
was an important factor concerning modern clinical vascular surgery
. He is credited with describing the major anterior segmental medullary artery, which is now known as the artery of Adamkiewicz
.
In the early 1890s Adamkiewicz published a series of articles claiming the discovery of a cancer-causing parasite he called Coccidium sarcolytus, as well as an anti-cancer serum. Further testing proved the serum a failure, and Adamkiewicz was severely criticized by the medical community at Jagiellonian University. Soon after he relocated to Vienna
where he practiced medicine at Rothschild Hospital
.
Zerków
Żerków is a town in Jarocin County, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland, with 2,076 inhabitants . Zerkow was used by the Germans during WWII as a resort spot for soldiers during the war, which is located 53 kilometers east of the Polish Industrial City of Poznań, Poland.In 1962 a telecommunication...
. In 1873 he earned his medical doctorate from the University of Breslau, where he was a student-assistant to physiologist Rudolf Peter Heinrich Heidenhain
Rudolf Heidenhain
Rudolf Peter Heinrich Heidenhain was a German physiologist who was born in Marienwerder, East Prussia . He studied medicine at the Universities of Halle and Berlin. After receiving his doctorate, he remained in Berlin as an assistant to Emil du Bois-Reymond...
(1834-1897). From 1879 until 1892 he was chief of General and Experimental Pathology
Pathology
Pathology is the precise study and diagnosis of disease. The word pathology is from Ancient Greek , pathos, "feeling, suffering"; and , -logia, "the study of". Pathologization, to pathologize, refers to the process of defining a condition or behavior as pathological, e.g. pathological gambling....
at the Jagiellonian University
Jagiellonian University
The Jagiellonian University was established in 1364 by Casimir III the Great in Kazimierz . It is the oldest university in Poland, the second oldest university in Central Europe and one of the oldest universities in the world....
in Cracow.
Adamkiewicz is remembered for his pathological examinations of the central nervous system
Central nervous system
The central nervous system is the part of the nervous system that integrates the information that it receives from, and coordinates the activity of, all parts of the bodies of bilaterian animals—that is, all multicellular animals except sponges and radially symmetric animals such as jellyfish...
. His research of the variable vascularity
Vascularity
Vascularity, in bodybuilding, is the condition of having prominent, visible veins.Vascularity is enhanced by extremely low body fat , low retained water, high blood pressure and muscle engorgement. Genetics will affect vascularity as well as ambient temperature. Some bodybuilders use topical...
of the spinal cord
Spinal cord
The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain . The brain and spinal cord together make up the central nervous system...
was an important factor concerning modern clinical vascular surgery
Vascular surgery
Vascular surgery is a specialty of surgery in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries and veins, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. The specialty evolved from general and cardiac surgery...
. He is credited with describing the major anterior segmental medullary artery, which is now known as the artery of Adamkiewicz
Artery of Adamkiewicz
In human anatomy, the Artery of Adamkiewicz is the largest anterior segmental medullary artery.It has several other names, including:* Adamkiewicz artery* great radicular artery of Adamkiewicz* major anterior segmental medullary artery...
.
In the early 1890s Adamkiewicz published a series of articles claiming the discovery of a cancer-causing parasite he called Coccidium sarcolytus, as well as an anti-cancer serum. Further testing proved the serum a failure, and Adamkiewicz was severely criticized by the medical community at Jagiellonian University. Soon after he relocated to Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
where he practiced medicine at Rothschild Hospital
Rothschild Hospital
The Rothschild Hospital was founded in 1869 by Baron Anselm von Rothschild in Vienna, Austria. It served as a clinic for neurological disorders, with among others Viktor Frankl as its leaders. After World War II, it was a hospital for sick and infirm displaced persons in the American zone of...
.