World Neurosurg
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Comparative Study Biography Historical Article
Santiago Ramón y Cajal and Harvey Cushing: two forefathers of neuroscience and neurosurgery.
To summarize the extraordinary accomplishments, and the commonalities, between Santiago Ramon y Cajal and Harvey Williams Cushing. ⋯ Ramón y Cajal and Cushing are widely considered the forefathers of neuroscience and neurosurgery, respectively, and their discoveries have made lasting impressions on both the scientific and medical communities.