Louis Lasagna
Louis Lasagna | |
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Born | February 22, 1923 U.S. |
Occupation(s) | physician, professor |
Known for | revision of the Hippocratic Oath |
Spouse | Helen Lasagna |
Children | Nina, David, Mosie, Krissy, Lisa, Peter, and Christopher |
Louis Cesare Lasagna (February 22, 1923 – August 6, 2003) was an American physician and professor of medicine, known for his revision of the Hippocratic Oath.[1]
Early life and education
Lasagna was an internationally recognized and respected expert in
While living in
Revision of Hippocratic oath
Throughout Lasagna's career he wrote and lectured extensively on a variety of topics. He was well known for his simple eloquence, as well as his sense of humor and humanity in addressing such controversial topics as birth control, abortion, euthanasia, and medical experimentation on humans. In 1964, Lasagna wrote a modernized version of the Hippocratic Oath,[3] which emphasized a holistic and compassionate approach to medicine. Today, the "Lasagna Oath"[4] has been adopted by many medical colleges.
The Doctors' Dilemmas
Lasagna was the author of the book The Doctors' Dilemmas (1963). It was described in a review as an "unusually readable account of the complex development of medical practice from a confusion of superstition and ignorance in its earliest days down to its present."[5] In one chapter, Lasagna had criticized popular alternative medicine ideas and famous quacks such as Franz Mesmer and Elisha Perkins.[6]
Involvement with US federal drug regulation
In addition to updating the Hippocratic oath, Lasagna figured prominently in the conceptualization of controlled
In 1962 Lasagna delivered testimony to Congress during the
Among the subsequent committees that Lasagna served on were: the National Committee to Review Procedures for the Approval of New Cancer and AIDS Drugs, the "blue ribbon" panel to examine the FDA, and the "Rogers Group" aimed at reforming drug regulation processes.
Academic accolades
Lasagna's numerous honors and awards include honorary Sc.D. degrees from Hahnemann Medical School (1980) and Rutgers University (1983); and an honorary doctoral degree from the University of Alcalá in Spain (1998).
Death
Lasagna died in August 2003 of lymphoma.[7] He was survived by his wife Helen; children Nina, David, Mosie, Krissy, Lisa, Peter, and Christopher; and grandchildren Molly, Joe, Maggie, Emma, Kari, Alison, Deacon, and Carmen.
Archives
Lasagna's letters and manuscripts are archived at the University of Rochester.
This article incorporates information from the archive, with written permission.[citation needed]
Publications
- The Doctors' Dilemmas (1963)
- Life, Death, and the Doctor (1968)
- Obesity: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment (1974)
- Regulation and Drug Development (1975)
- Innovation and Acceleration in Clinical Drug Development (1987)
- Phenylpropanolamine: A Review (1988)
References
- ^ Kaitin, Kenneth. (2004). In Memorium: Louis C. Lasagna, M.D., 1923–2003. American Journal of Therapeutics 11: 80-81.
- Newspapers.com. "Willard Lindstrom, fifth from left, New Brunswick High School principal, is joined by Mayor Patricia Sheehan, in white dress, in the happy job of presenting convocation awards to NBHS alumni, left to right, former Judge Klemmer Kalteissen, William N. Margolis, Kenneth Q. Jennings, Capt. Nancy Christ, John Dimitriades, Capt. Linda Christ, Dr. Peter Charanis, Karl E. Metzgar, Samuel Carmell and Dr. Louis Lasagna."
- ^ Lasagna, Louis (1964). "Hippocratic Oath—Modern Version". WGBH Educational Foundation for PBS and NOVA Online. Retrieved 7 November 2001.
- ^ Lasagna, Louis. "Hippocratic Oath – Modern Version Archived 2013-09-21 at the Wayback Machine". University of California San Diego University Ethics Center. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
- ^ "Doctors' Dilemmas". The New England Journal of Medicine.
- ^ "Man's Gullibility Keeps Art of Quackery Thriving". The Victoria Advocate. May 27, 1962.
- S2CID 54315676. Retrieved 19 April 2009.