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Jan 1, 1900

Blood Type

During the 1900s the four major blood types were discovered: O, A, B, and AB.

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Jan 1, 1895

X-rays

William Roentgen discovered x-rays.

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Jan 1, 1885

Rabies

The rabies vaccination was discovered. And rabies is a deadly viral infection that is mostly spread through infected animals.

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Jan 1, 1881

RedCross

Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.

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Jan 1, 1879

Germs

The germ theory was introduced. The germ theory is a proposal that microorganisms are the cause of many diseases. This proposal came from Louis Pasteur a French microbiologist.

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Jan 1, 1865

Heredity

Gregor Mendel established the patterns of heredity, by using the pea plant.

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Jan 1, 1857

Pasteurizing

Louis Pasteur began pasteurizing milk to kill bacteria.

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Jan 1, 1842

Anesthetics

The first practical anesthetic was introduced.

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Jan 1, 1796

Smallpox

Edward Jenner developed the vaccine for smallpox.

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Jan 1, 1792
The first ambulance was used.

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May 22, 1761

Social Event!

The first life insurance policy was issued in the United States.

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Jan 1, 1760

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin invented the bifocals in the 18th century.

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Licenses:

First law requiring licensed medical practitioners and obstetrics established as aseparate branch of medicine all occured during the 1700s.

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During the 1600s blood circulation was first described, and bacteria was discovered.

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Social Event:

A Dutch spectacle maker created the microscope in 1590, this would help the health field by being able to see bacteria, and viruses along with other microscopic things.

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Human anatomy:

The first scientific study of human anatomy was published during the 1500s.

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Accupuncture

During the ancient times, the Chinese created an alternative medicine; acupuncture. This form of alternative medicine is over 5000 years old.

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First dissection

During the 1300s the first dissections of human corpses were demonstrated.

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Public Hygiene:

During the 1200s strict measures for public hygiene was instituted.

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First school of medicine:

Salerno, Italy during the 1000s established he first school of medicine.