Douglas McAlpine | |
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| Born | Archibald Douglas McAlpine 19 August 1890 Garscadden, Glasgow |
| Died | 4 February 1981 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Neurologist |
| Known for | McAlpine's Multiple Sclerosis |
Archibald Douglas McAlpine (19 August 1890 – 4 February 1981) was a British neurologist who pioneered research into multiple sclerosis. His book Multiple sclerosis, published first time in 1955, has since his death been published with the title McAlpine's Multiple Sclerosis, and has become the standard reference for multiple sclerosis researchers.[1] Dr McAlpine was the first one to suggest mercury poisoning as the probable cause for the Minamata disease.