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200
Galen
The first study of tracheotomy. -
200
Barber Surgeon
Barber surgeons cut hair and perform surgery; barber pole symbol popularized. -
Period: 500 to Dec 31, 1299
Middle Ages
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Sep 2, 794
Discovery
the discovery of blood cells, bacteria, protozoa, and the stethoscope. -
Aug 31, 900
Rhazes
Razhes discovered difference between smallpox and measles. -
Period: Jan 1, 1300 to
Renaissance
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Aug 31, 1350
Monestaries
Christian monestaries are founded to treat the ill. -
Aug 31, 1400
Jacoba Felicie
Jacoba Felicie tries to practice medicine but is denied. -
Scientific Method
the use of the scientific method begins. -
Printing Press
printing press allows for publication of discoveries. -
Robert Hooke
Robert Hooke makes the reflective microscope. -
Antoine van Leeuwenhoek
Antoine van Leeuwenhoek describes bacteria. -
Period: to
Industrial Revolution
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Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon uses microscopes to discover plague fleas. -
Robert Koch
Robert Koch makes the discovery of pathogens. -
Ignaz Semmelweis
Shows importance of hand washing. -
Period: to
Modern World
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Bubonic Plague
The Bubonic Plague hits San Fransisco. -
Alexander Fleming
The first discovery of penicillin. -
HMO
The first HMO insurance was first established. -
Managed Healthcare
Managing healthcare; growth in the uninsured. -
AZT
The AZT is used to combat AIDS. -
Marie Curie
Marie Curie discovers the science of radioactivity.
