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1347 BCE
Disease Outbreak
The Black Plague was a deadly disease. The disease was transfered from rats that were on the ships to Europe. It killed 75 to 200 million people. -
Period: 500 BCE to
The Middle Ages
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20 BCE
Surgeons Bore Holes into Heads
Surgeons practiced creating holes in patients brains. This help with epilepsy, migraines, and mental illnesses. -
20 BCE
Thomas Becket's Shrine
Visiting his shrine made people believe that their illnesses would go away. -
20 BCE
Rosemary
Rosemaries were believed to be remedy plants. They were used to cure illnesses and keep a person healthy. -
Period: 500 to 1300
Middle Ages
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659
Dental Almagams
Silver and tin were used to fill tooths. It was the first substance method of tooth fillings used in China. -
754
Pharmacies
The first pharmacy was founded in Baghdad by an Arabic Medivelist. He said it was the place to discover the art of medicine. -
1140
Roger of Sicily
He forbade anyone from practicing medicine without a license, indicating that doctors were under some form of regulation. -
1200
Ophthalmology and optics
Arabic physician were the first to create a syringe to extract a cataract from the eye. -
1300
Antiseptic Method
Early age people discovered that sterilizing wounds healed them faster. In the middle age people used bandages soaked in wine to clean wounds. -
Period: 1301 to
Renaissance
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1305
Eyeglasses
It is uncertain who invented glasses, but Giordano da Pisa took on the art of creating eyeglasses. Which soon were discovered to improve vision. -
1315
Anatomy & Dissection
Mondino de Luzzi conducted a public dissection for his students and spectators. He later wrote a book that is considered to be the first modern dissection manual. -
1347
The Black Death
Over 20 million Europeans died from a disease that was carried from rats. People had blood and pus coming out of their bodies; and suffered from painful aches and pains. Along with nonstop vomiting and diarrhea, soon followed a short death. -
1452
Leonardo Da Vinci
He was an expert in anatomy, he dissected human corpses to study tendons, bones, and muscles. He was permitted to study human corpses in some hospitals by dissecting them. -
1515
William Harvey
confirmed the pulmonary circulation on vivisection. He also discovered that the heart's four valves permitted flow of blood in one direction only. -
Period: to
Industrial Revolution
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Edward Anthony Jenner
English doctor and scientist, known as the pioneer of vaccinations. He created the smallpox vaccine. -
Ambulance
A Frenchman named Dominique-Jean Larrey created an ambulance service for wounded men. -
Electricity & Nerves
Luigi Galvani discovered that frogs legs twitch if given an electric shock, showing that electricity plays a part in the nervous system. -
Cholera
Many places in Europe were struck by Cholera, which happened to be one of the most sickly unknown diseases. Caused by contaminated water. -
Joseph Lister
He discovered antiseptic surgery, which enabled surgeons to perform many more complicated operations. -
Human Genome Project
Mapping of the physical genes that make up the human body. By identifying and mapping all the genes that make us up, and by studying their structure and organization the project aid science in further understanding the role of genes in human growth and development. -
Period: to
Modern World
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Deaf
Genetic defect that appears to cause deafness is identified -
Raymond Stevens
Raymond Stevens and his team created a diagnostic test that allows for the instantaneous detection of the toxic strain of E. Coli Bacteria, 0157:H7. -
First Artificial Chromosome
Through a combination of natural and synthetic DNA the first human artificial chromosome is created. -
Lyme Disease
The first vaccine for Lyme Disease was discovered. -
Viagra
A pill that was used to help assist a male during intercourse. -
Period: to
21st Century
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Minimally Invasive Incisioins
The new technique helped reduced large scaring on patients. It also helped surgeons go in more safely. -
3D Printed Body Parts
Scientists have successfully created human body parts using 3D printers. -
Bionic Eye
The artificial eye uses a camera set into the user’s glasses, and the camera then transmits electrical messages wirelessly into the user’s retinal implant. -
Da Vinci System
The da Vinci System has been used on more than 3 million patients globally. Approaches to surgery are less invasive and faster, and are often associated with improved clinical outcomes, such as decreased recovery time and reduced pain. -
E-Cig Campaigns
People are advocating that E-Cigs aren't a healthier alternative to cigarrettes. Instead they are worse, and have much bigger health consequences.
