Berger's Rhythm

Berger Rhythm is a German neurologist and psychiatrist born in 1873 in Germany. He was known for his work in neurology and psychiatry, as well as his research in epilepsy.

Berger Rhythm began his career as an assistant to the famous psychiatrist Richard von Krafft-Ebing. In 1901 he received his doctorate from the University of Berlin. Over the next few years, he worked at various psychiatric clinics and universities, where he researched epilepsy and other mental illnesses.

One of Berger Rhythm's most famous works was his book The Treatment of Epilepsy, which was published in 1926. In this book, he described his method of treating epilepsy, which consisted of using electroconvulsive therapy. This method became very popular among doctors and patients, and is still used in some countries.

In addition, Berger Rhythm was a member of many scientific societies and associations, including the German Society of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Psychiatric Association and the American Society of Neurology. He was also the author of many scientific articles and books that are still used in medicine today.

In 1941, Berger Rhythm died of lung cancer. His work continues to influence modern medicine and psychiatry, and his name has become a symbol of progress in the treatment of mental illness.

**Berger Rhythm (1872 - 1952)** This is a Swiss neurologist and psychiatrist of German origin. Born in Oltsheim. He studied in the university town of Freiburg in Breugau and in Zurich. From 1896 to 1809 he taught at the University of Basel. He then continued to practice medicine at the University Psychiatric Institute in Vienna, but then, at the insistence of his relatives, he moved to Paris, where he lived since 1901. Here he was engaged in private practice (22 years old), worked at the Salpetriere psychiatric hospital (opened 01/29/1811). In his work he often addressed philosophical and aesthetic issues.

**Main works:**

O. Peczka suggested that ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid and immobility of the eyeballs) in hysteria may be an indicator