| The 150th anniversary of Nagasaki University School of Medicine: recovery from the atomic disaster and evolution of the department of neurosurgery. | |
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PMID: 19687706 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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NAGASAKI IS LOCATED on the western edge of Japan, closer to the Asian continent. Because of this geographical proximity, Nagasaki became a gateway for the introduction of continental culture and civilization to Japan. After the port of Nagasaki was opened for trade with the Portuguese in 1571, Nagasaki had a central role in cultural exchange with the West and China until the latter half of the 19th century. As a result of the political situation, students came to Nagasaki from all over Japan to obtain information on Western science, especially in medicine, turning Nagasaki into a hub for modern academic studies. The first medical facility in Japan educating doctors in the Western style was founded in Nagasaki in 1857. Despite the tragedy of World War II, the medical school arose again. More than 10 000 physicians have completed their studies at the medical school since its founding. The Department of Neurosurgery at Nagasaki University had its origins within the Second Department of Surgery and became an independent department in 1973. The post of professor was assumed by Kazuo Mori and succeeded in 1991 by Shobu Shibata and in 2003 by Izumi Nagata, who holds the post at the time of this writing. Neurosurgery is dynamic and constantly changing at Nagasaki University with work in progress on technological, diagnostic, and surgical innovations that permit the treatment of highly complex cases. In 2007, the 150th anniversary of the founding of Nagasaki University School of Medicine was celebrated with a number of commemorative events. |
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Authors:
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Kentaro Hayashi; Ryujiro Ushijima; Takayuki Matsuo; Naoki Kitagawa; Kazuhiko Suyama; Izumi Nagata |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article; Portraits |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurosurgery Volume: 65 ISSN: 1524-4040 ISO Abbreviation: Neurosurgery Publication Date: 2009 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-18 Completed Date: 2009-11-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802914 Medline TA: Neurosurgery Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 595-9; discussion 599-600 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurosurgery, Nagasaki University School of Medicine, Nagasaki, Japan. kenkuni@net.nagasaki-u.ac.jp |
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Anniversaries and Special Events Disasters / history History, 16th Century History, 17th Century History, 18th Century History, 19th Century History, 20th Century History, 21st Century Humans Japan Neurosurgery / education*, history* Schools, Medical / history* World War II |
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