Medical History
Transcript: Middle Ages (800-1400 A.D.) 1493-1541- Paracelsus wrote a book on the relationship between medicine and surgery. This is important because we now know to medicate people while doing surgery, and he helped to figure that out. 1510-1590- Ambroise Pare pioneered the treatment of gunshot wounds. During wars, many lives can be saved that would've previously been lost if the cure to this injury had not been invented. 1951- George Gey propagated first cancer cell line, HeLa. This marks the first time cancer was discovered, and from then on people have been searching for cures. 1949- The National Institute of Mental Health was established. After this, people with mental disabilities were treated better and not imprisoned. Dark Ages (400-800 A.D.) 1603- Girolamo Gabrici studied leg veins and noticed that they have valves which allow blood to flow only towards the heart. This allowed for a better knowledge of the mechanisms of the heart, leading to further procedures such as heart transplants. 1796- Edward Jenner developed a smallpox vaccination method. Smallpox is not currently an extremely life threatening condition, as many people are vaccinated in their youth. 1975- Present 865-925- Rhazi made the first clear distinction between smallpox and measles in his al-Hawi. This helped doctors, even today, to know the difference between the two and prescribe treatments accordingly. 1018-1087- Michael Psellos, a Byzantine monk, writer, philosopher, politician, and historian, wrote several books on medicine. He contributed to the knowledge of uses of medication for present day and in the past. 1752- Smellie publishes his findings on the Theory and Practice of Midwifery. This is important because in his text he provides a new scientific basis for the ancient skills of the midwife. 1796- Jenner tested his theory of immunization. This is important because now we can get vaccinated against certain diseases to remain a healthier population. 1997- At the Roslin Institute, Dolly the sheep was cloned from an adult cell. This is the first step in cloning other items, and could clone hearts, blood cells, or other items that are needed. 2013- A Japenese engineer created a trash can that moves on its own to catch your trash. Soon, surgeons will not have to look up from their surgery when needing to throw something into the trash can. September 2014- Invisibility cloaks were perfected. These are to be used to eliminate blind spots in cars, as well as let surgeons see through their hands during difficult operations. November 2014- Hearts are now able to be 3D printed to help surgeons save babies' lives. December 2014- A new technique called 4D printing was invented, allowing researchers to print out 3D structures that are capable of changing their shape. A heart could be printed, and, over time, grow with the child. 18th Century 1900 to 1945 1928- Alexander Fleming invented penicillin. Penicillin is useful for curing illnesses in a quicker time frame. 1935- The first vaccine for yellow fever was made. This is important because it helps prevent us from getting the yellow fever virus. 1896- Henri Becquerel discovered radioactivity. Because of this, we know to be safe around dangerous radioactive items and the effects of radiation. 1870- Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch established the germ theory of disease. This is important because we now know where germs come from, so we wash our hands and take cautionary measures against them. Medical History 400- The first hospital in Latin Christendom was founded by Fabiola at Rome. This is important because it set a basis for the way people are cared for in hospitals today. 536- Sergius of Reshaina (died 536), a Christian theologian-physician, translated thirty-two of Galen's works into Syriac and wrote medical treatises of his own. This allowed people to read and know of his medical research and possible diagnoses. By Avery Davis, Cristina Gomez, Jia Jari, and Abi Thiru 16th and 17th Century Renaissance (1350-1650 A.D.) 19th and 20th Century 1945 to 1975
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