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Antônio Austregésilo Rodrigues de Lima (1876-1960) on his 150th anniversary: the polymath of Brazilian neurology
Marleide da Mota Gomes1,2, Marcos Raimundo Gomes de Freitas3
1Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Rio de Janeiro RJ, Brazil.
Abstract:
The present study reexamines the enduring impact of Antônio Austregésilo Rodrigues de Lima (1876-1960), a pioneer who shaped Brazil's medical landscape. Austregésilo did not just introduce European medical traditions-particularly those of Jean-Martin Charcot and Emil Kraepelin-to Brazil; he reimagined them to address the country's unique struggles with infectious diseases, weak institutions, and rapid social change. His work spanned clinical practice, political advocacy, literature, and education, revealing a career defined by innovation and a relentless drive to professionalize medicine. Yet, Austregésilo's legacy is not without its contradictions. While he helped legitimize neurology in Brazil, his contributions also reflect the ethical, social, and gender biases of his time. This paper argues that his story is ultimately one of creative adaptation-a testament to how global medical knowledge is reshaped within the realities of a postcolonial society.
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