Van Gogh syndrome and other well-known medical eponyms
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The medical community has been using people's names to label diseases, syndromes, and medical procedures for many years. There are indeed many eponymous diseases, some of which you are probably familiar with (e.g. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease). In this gallery, we delve into the history of medicine and bring you the stories of the people whose names were to describe diseases.
Explore and uncover the various diseases that are named after individuals.