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Telemedicine is another modern day medical advancement. Telemedicine allows the use of medical technology to communicate with patients. It is a medical advancement that is very important and is going to continue to grow and advance. For anyone who is not able to get sufficient medical care, telemedicine is there to help. Picture credit: http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/16/09/25/urgency-to-define-telemedicine-for-new-jersey/

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Home health care was developed and started to grow during the 21st century. Home health care is a medical advantage that allows medical professionals to come to the homes of patients and give them certain health care services in the event that they are not able to go out on their own. Picture credit: http://www.unityhomehealthcare.com/our-services/

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In 2000, the Da Vinci was approved by the FDA. This robot was used as a more non invasive way to approach certain surgeries. The Da Vinci is a technological advancement that helps to create less larger incisions. Without this robot, we would have to make larger incisions and we wouldn´t have the medical advancements we do now. Picture credit: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/da-Vinci-S-HD-robotic-system-surgeons-console-patient-side-card-with-robot-arms-InSite_fig1_23657822

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In 1954, Joseph Murray did the very first successful kidney transplant in a human. Kidney transplants have become a very common surgical procedure and since they have been developed, they have become more advanced and less severe now in modern medicine. Without these kidney transplants, people who had minimal to non functioning kidneys would not be able to live for a long time. Picture credit: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/kidney-transplant/about/pac-20384777

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The very first pap test was done in 1941. Pap testing helps to find early detection of cervical cancer which, without the testing or treatment, can cause death. Pap testing was an important medical event because from there, other types of testing for early cancer detection were then created. Picture credit: https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1CADEAF_enUS812US812&biw=1366&bih=671&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=5MCZW8-0AYXXzgKpgLXADQ&q=cervical+cancer+ribbon&oq=cervical+cancer+&gs_l=img.3.0.0i67j0l3j0i67l2j0l3j0i67.2133.2133..3526...0.0..0.75.75.1......1....1..gws-wiz-img.jPMkTnJODN4&safe=active&ssui=on#imgrc=KfXLBO-Sx4rL6M:

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Around the 1920´s, health insurance and health reforms were created. The purpose of these were to help people pay for the medical care that they were receiving so that they did not have to pay everything out of pocket. Health Insurance is still used today and is very important and wide spread. Picture credit: https://firstfamilyinsurance.com/health-insurance/what-is-health-insurance/

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Infection control was also developed in the 19th century. Infection control, since it was first developed, is extremely important and is still important to modern day medicine. This control is good because it is able to stop the spreading of germs that are linked to different diseases and sicknesses. Without infection control, there most likely would not be much advancement in medicine because everything would continue to be infected. Picture credit: https://www.kisspng.com/png-infection-control-health-care-infectious-disease-5540240/

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X-rays were discovered around 1895 and are a very essential medical tool. X-rays are used to see exactly what is going on with inside of our bodies that we can´t just see at first glance. Without the help of the x-ray, we wouldn´t be able to tell if there was a fracture or a broken body or if there was something in our bod we did not know about. Since the creation and discovery of the x-ray, they have no become a lot more advanced and there are now different types of x-rays available as well. Picture credit: https://www.caymancompass.com/2016/08/29/hospital-gets-high-tech-x-ray-facility/

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Aspirin was first seen in a powered form in 1899. Aspirin is a type of medicine that can be used to temporarily relive pain. This along with all the later developed pain reliving medications were actually a pretty important medical event. Pain medications are still used widely and some are available over the counter so that anyone is able to get access to them. Without the development of these pain meds, a lot of people would be in pain if they were not able to have direct medical access. Picture credit: http://painreliefreport.com/are-pain-pills-the-best-way-to-relieve-pain/

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Between the years of 1846 and 1847, both ether and chloroform were used for the first time as anesthetics in medical procedures. The use of anesthetics is an important medical tool because it allows the doctor to be able to do his/her procedure without the patient being awake and able to feel anything that is going on. Since the first time anesthetic has been used, it has no become a medical specialty and is very important to medical procedures. Now , there are also special and different types of anesthetics that can be used and not just a few types. Picture credit: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/general-anesthesia-coma/

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In 1818, the very first blood transfusion was done on a human successfully. Blood transfusions have become increasingly important in the medical community. Without blood transfusions, a lot of things such as blood loss surgeries or in urgent situations where blood is needed right away. Now because of the technology that we have, everything is a lot more sanitary and sterile. Without blood transfusions, many people who would need the blood as a life saver would not be able to get it. Picture credit: https://www.medicalopedia.org/1071/protocols-for-blood-transfusion/

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Within the same period that the microscope and the c-section, the rise of drug stores started to appear. Drug stores are one of the partners in health care. These drug stores would sell things like herbs and other medicines but now in modern day, there are a wide variety of things that you are able to get from drug stores. Without places like drug stores, people would not be able to get access to the prescribed medicine as well as any other medical accessories that they may need in addition to them. Picture credit: https://npreturns.com/OurMarkets.aspx

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In 1794, the very first cesarean section, or c-section was preformed. The c-section is one of the most popular labor options since it was first done. C-sections are very important to medicine and since it´s first success, it has been improved to become a lot more safer now. C-sections are important in the event that a normal labor isn´t a viable option or if it just happens to be the safer way to go. Picture credit: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/cute-asian-baby-talk-mom-happy-629062952

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The invention of the microscope is an important medical event. With the development of the microscope, we´re able to see things that are microscopic and that we would not be able to see with the naked eye. In the modern day and with the continuous advancement of medicine, and all of the different types of microscopes that are now available, it is now possible for more medical research to be done now. Picture credit: https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1CADEAF_enUS812US812&tbm=isch&q=medical+microscope&chips=q:medical+microscope,g_2:medical+laboratory&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjtzLnh2LbdAhURu1MKHfUTAMQQ4lYIKCgA&biw=1366&bih=671&dpr=1&safe=active&ssui=on#imgrc=RcjjpsK7bgEL1M:

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Around 800-1400 AD, the Arabs made it set that all medical physicians must take tests to obtain a medical license. This medical event is very important because it ensures that any and everyone who is practicing medicine knows what they´re doing. Taking these tests is now standard in modern day medicine. Picture credit: https://rtwelter.com/blog/2017/03/30/colorado-medical-license-must-be-renewed-by-april-30-2017/

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The Roman invented the sanitation system for water with all of the knowledge that they obtained from the Ancient Greeks. Sanitation systems are an important medical event. Without sanitation, there would be many different diseases and it would be very difficult to keep everything clean. Sanitation has also branched out from water to other different sanitation types. Picture credit: https://www.eawag.ch/en/department/sww/projects/grasp-generation-assessment-of-sanitation-systems-for-strategic-planning/

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Hospitals may be the most important medical creation in history ever created. Hospitals are places to help treat ill people from whatever injury or disease they may have or sustain. You can find hospitals almost everywhere you look and all over the country. Without the development of hospitals, many medical advancements would have never been possible and there would be no possible way to treat patients at all.

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Diets were more developed with a stressed emphasis around the times of 1200 - 200 BC by the Ancient Greeks. The Greeks believed that the diets were used to help people stay healthy and also as a way to keep their bodies clean.  Diets, since their creation, are and have been an important part of medical history since they have been created. Diets are important for both medical and non medical reasons to prevent diseases from creating and also to keep them contained. Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPl0naO6GR0

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Acupuncture was developed around 1700 BC - 220 AD by the Ancient Chinese. Acupuncture is very important to modern day medicine. It´s used for helping relieve discomfort in areas that are associated with pain. It is a non invasive way to relieve pressure and pain. Since it has been developed, it is now more improved and more modernized as it can be used for more advanced purposes and can even be used on animals as well. Picture credit: https://www.pacificcollege.edu/news/blog/2015/04/27/science-acupuncture-safety-risks-harms-and-ancient-goodness

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Around the time of 3000 - 300 BC, the first use of medicinal plants was first used. These are plants that have been in use for a while in traditional times. In modern day times such as today, medicinal plants are still used today in things like medicines and other remedy treatments. Picture credit : https://www.123rf.com/photo_74369848_stock-vector-anti-inflammatory-herbs-hand-drawn-set-of-medicinal-plants.html