Bio Med - 10 medical advancements

By hskirwin
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    Milestones in Medicine

    BioMed Timeline Assignment

  • Vaccines

    Vaccines
    The first vaccine was created by Edward Jenner to protect against Small Pox. Now, we have vaccines to help prevent people from many sicknesses and diseases.

  • Rubber Vulcanization for Condoms

    The rubber Vulcanization process was invented by Charles Goodyear, which led to the invention of rubber condoms in the 1850s. Condoms help prevent pregnancy and STDs.

  • Anesthesia

    Anesthesia
    The first successful surgery with the use of anesthesia was in 1846. The surgery is well known as the Ether Dome. Anesthesia helps patients undergo surgery without stressing and feeling the pain.

  • Prosthetics

    Prosthetics
    The first prosthetic was invented and patented by Doctor Douglas Bly. Prosthetics help many people who are missing a body part, such as an arm or a leg.

  • Germ Theory

    Germ Theory
    The Germ Theory was discovered by Louis Pasteur between 1860-1864. This is the theory we go by today. It expanded knowledge, which helped scientists discover ways we can eliminate germs and prevent the spread of diseases

  • Discovery of X Rays

    Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen studied electromagnetic radiation in a wavelengths, which eventually led to the X Ray machine. X Ray machines help us take pictures of dense tissue, such as bones or teeth.

  • Discovery of Penicillin

    Discovery of Penicillin
    The discovery of penicillin was made by Alexander Fleming. Penicillin was the first discovery for antibiotics. Antibiotics are medicines that prevent and kill bacterial infections.

  • Invention of the Defibrillator

    Invention of the Defibrillator
    The defibrillator was invented by William Kouwenhhoven in 1930. It delivers an electric current to the heart in life threatening situations.

  • Organ Transplants

    Organ Transplants
    The first successful organ transplant was in 1954 performed by Doctor Joseph Murray. Organ transplants today save MANY people, because their organ(s) are failing.

  • Birth Control Pills

    Birth Control Pills
    The first oral contraceptive was "Enovid". Margaret Sanger made the plans for the research. Birth control helps women control whether or not they get pregnant and also helps with acne, menstruation, etc...