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Earliest people to maintain accurate health records. They believed the body was a system of channels for air, tears, blood, sperm, and feces. If channels were "clogged", bloodletting or leaches were used to "open" them. Called in gods to heal their diseases.
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They create a pharmacopoeia, which was an official drug directory. They believed in treating the whole by curing the spirit and nourishing the body. They used acupuncture to relieve pain pain and congestion.
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They began modern medical science by observing the human body and effects of disease. Used therapies like message, art therapy, and herbal treatment which are still used today. They stressed diet and cleanliness to prevent disease. They believed illness is a result of natural causes.
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They were the first to organize medical care by providing care for soldiers. Developed early hospitals.Created aqueducts, sewers, drained marshes, and filtered bath water so they wouldn't get some diseases. Believed body was regulated by four fluids or humors, and an imbalance in humors resulted in illness.
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He was the father of medicine. He developed a way to observe the human body. He also recorded signs and symptoms of diseases. He also created the Oath of Hippocrates.
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William Harvey described the circulation to and from the heart.
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Anton Van Leeuwenhoek invented the microscope.
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Gabriel Fahrenheit created the first mercury thermometer.
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He invented bifocal glasses.
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Edward Jenner created the vaccine for small pox.
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Rene Laennec invented the stethoscope.
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She started professional education for nurses.
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Clara Barton was the fonder of the American Red Cross.
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She was the first female physician.
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Louis Pasteur proved microorganisms cause disease and created a vaccine for rabies.
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Joseph Lister discovered disinfectants.
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Robert Koch developed the culture plate to identify pathogens.
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William Roentgen was the one who discovered x-rays
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Sigmund Freud formed basis for Psychology and Psychiatry.
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Marie Curie isolated radium.
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He discovered penicillin.
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Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine.
