Title: A film of patients with Wilson's Disease made by Professor Marsden

Reference: QSA/19629

Date: Approx 1 Dec 1970 to 31 Dec 1979

Description: A 9 minute B&W and colour silent film showing five patients in the 1950s and 1960s with Wilson's Disease (hepatolencticular degneration) including lack of arm mobility and articulation, involuntary movements, and impairments of walking and balance. Professor C.D. Marsden, FRS (1938-1998) succeeded Roger Gilliatt as Chair of Neurology at the Institute of Neurology in 1987. Prior to 1987 Marsden had been Professor of Neurology at the Institute of Psychiatry and Kings College Hospital medical school in 1972 where he had built up a school for the training of young neurologists in the field of movement disorders.

Creator: Assembled by Professor Marsden and the Department of Medical Illustration, Institute of Neurology. With thanks to the physicians of the National Hospital, and Roche Products.

Storage Reference: Online only

Acquisition: A gift to the archives from Professor Andrew Lees

Notes:

Keywords: Individuals, Marsden Charles David, Marsden Charles David (David), People, Sources, Video and Film

Compilations: Film footage

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