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Anti-Smoking Laws
The first anti smoking law was invented in the 1920's, by Der Tabak Gegner, but have grown since then. These laws were made to protect the public health by following the law. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK206879/ -
Robotic Surgery
The first robotic surgery was performed in 2000 by the Da Vinci surgical system. Robotic surgery was used to give more precision and control. This surgery is not only safer, but quicker and faster recovery time.
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Artificial Liver
Kenneth Matsumura invented the first artificial liver in 2001. AN artificial liver serves the same purpose as a regular liver, except lower risk during surgery. https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/transplant-center/bioartificial-liver/gnc-20203918 -
Face Transplant
The first face transplant was performed in 2005 by Bernard Devauchelle. Face transplant is used to enhance appearance and function. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/transplant/programs/reconstructive_transplant/face_transplant_surgery.html -
Bionic Prosthetics
The first bionic prosthetic was carried out by Dr David Gow in 1993, but has grown since then. With the help of Jon Sigurdsson, bionic prosthetics have improved dramatically. Bionic prosthetics are used to carry out the function of a normal body part.
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Stem Cell Research
Stem cell research was originally invented in 1998 by James Thomson and Jeffrey Jones, but has grown since then. Stem cell research is used for cells to form tissues and organs. This is used to cure diabetes, heart disease, etc.
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Molecular Breast Imaging
Molecular breast imaging was invented by Michael O' Connor, a Mayo Clinic scientist in 2009. Molecular breast imaging uses a functional camera to test if there is breast cancer.
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HIV Cocktail
HIV cocktail was first used by Beth Bye in 2012. An HIV cocktail is a mixture of a variety of pills, and each pill serves a different purpose. AIDS rates have been shown to drop drastically because of the cocktail.
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Immunotherapy for Cancer
Immunotherapy for cancer has grown tremendously since 2014. Stem cell research was originally invented by William B Coley. It was invented to boost the bodys immune system to fight cancer. The new treatments have been said to increase survival rates.
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Health Tracker Apps
There are many health tracker apps out there, but one of the most popular was invented in 2015. The Calm app, invented by Michael Acton Smith was made for relaxation, meditation, and sleep remedies. The app uses meditation and music to meet customers needs.
https://www.calm.com/
