Contributions To Medicine
Macht published over 900 scientific studies, and three books. He introduced a number of new methods of treatment of diseases. His contributions include:
- Discovered the use of ephedrine as a substitute for cocaine.
- Distinguished the sedative effect of morphine and codeine on the respiratory system from the stimulant effect of other narcotic drugs.
- Proved X-rays of varying wavelengths produced different biological effects.
- Developed a cure for pemphigus using "deep" X-Rays.
- Studies of the thromboplastic (blood clotting) effects of various agents, including antibodies.
- Extensive research into the pharmacology of blood and spinal fluid of psychotic patients.
- Research into the pharmacological applications of cobra venom.
The term "psychopharmacology" (the branch of science concerned with the way drugs affect the mind and behaviour) was coined by Dr Macht in 1920.
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