Patient H.M.
Person
The most famous neurological patient, whose hippocampi were removed in 1954 to treat severe epilepsy, resulting in the inability to form new long-term memories.
Mentioned in 2 videos
Videos Mentioning Patient H.M.
Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools | Dr. Wendy Suzuki
Andrew Huberman
The most famous neurological patient, whose hippocampi were removed in 1954 to treat severe epilepsy, resulting in the inability to form new long-term memories.
How to Improve Memory & Focus Using Science Protocols | Dr. Charan Ranganath
Andrew Huberman
A famous patient in the history of neuroscience who had bilateral hippocampal removal to treat epilepsy, resulting in dense amnesia for new events.