Neurology and Neurosurgery in Philately and Numismatics

Annotation In this research article, its author presents the results and analysis of the obtained results of the conducted study, thematically devoted to the degree and volume of representation, collectible, philatelic and numismatic materials dedicated to neurology and neurosurgery. The obtained results confirm the hypothesis of the author of this study that, as in philately - on postage stamps and envelopes, different countries of the world and different years of their issue, and in numismatics, on thematic commemorative medals, there is a fairly large number of copies, in a fairly large volume and to a significant extent, represent both medical areas, both neurology and neurosurgery. In this research article, 105 screenshot copies of both philatelic and numismatic collectible materials are presented. Aim of the article The purpose of writing this research article is an attempt by its author to present the results of the conducted research and their analysis, dedicated to the presentation of new data on the degree and volume of representation of thematic, collection, philatelic and numismatic materials dedicated to neurology, neurology and neurosurgery, as well as a number of well-known in different countries of the world, practicing doctors and scientists specializing in these two medical areas, both in different countries of the world and in different time periods. Hypothesis of the article In this research article, its author presents the results and analysis of the obtained results of the conducted study, thematically devoted to the degree and volume of representation, collectible, philatelic and numismatic materials dedicated to neurology and neurosurgery. The obtained results confirm the hypothesis of the author of this study that, as in philately - on postage stamps and envelopes, different countries of the world and different years of their issue, and in numismatics, on thematic commemorative medals, there is a fairly large number of copies, in a fairly large volume and to a significant extent, represent both medical areas, both neurology and neurosurgery. In this research article, 105 screenshot copies of both philatelic and numismatic collectible materials are presented. Research objectives In order to achieve the stated goal of the conducted research, the author set and implemented the following tasks: 1. To find various philatelic materials on the Internet, on thematic, collection sites and Internet pages, thematically dedicated to neurology and neurosurgery, as well as their heroes. 2. To systematize and group all the received collection materials. 3. To transform them, using a special computer program, into their screenshot copies, both black and white and color, for their further use as illustrations in the text part of this article, providing them with accompanying short comments and corresponding links, with the obligatory indication of the places of their borrowing on the Internet, in order to comply with the copyrights of their owners. 4. Also, as needed, find thematic articles containing information about scientists and practicing physicians, both neurologists and neurosurgeons, collection materials about which will be presented in the accompanying texts in this author's research article. Method and materials of the study In writing this research article, the author used the following research methods: literary-critical analysis of all available text and illustrative materials related to the subject matter studied by the author, including Internet sites and pages related to medical topics and, in particular, neurology and neurosurgery, their history and heroes. As illustrative material in the article and its sections, the author used screenshot copies created by him of various philatelic and numismatic materials found by him, from different countries of the world and different years of their release. All text and illustrative materials presented in this article have mandatory links to the places of their borrowing on the Internet, in order to comply with copyright.