What year marked the beginning of Charcot's work at the Salpêtrière?
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The year 1870 marked the start of Jean-Martin Charcot's renowned work at the Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris. Charcot, a prominent neurologist, made significant contributions to the understanding of neurological disorders, particularly hysteria. His innovative use of hypnosis and detailed observations of patients at the Salpêtrière revolutionized the field of neurology and laid the foundation for modern psychiatry.
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