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(Physician, Politician, Neurologist, Psychiatrist, Professor) Julius Wagner-Jauregg, an Austrian physician, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1927 for his discovery of the therapeutic benefits of malaria inoculation in treating dementia paralytica. He was the first psychiatrist to receive this prestigious award, underscoring his significant contributions to medicine. Wagner-Jauregg's innovative treatment approach transformed the understanding and management of certain psychiatric conditions, making a lasting impact on the medical field.
