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Reconstruction
The Reconstruction Era refers to the time after the Civil War when the United States was being rebuilt. It was a time of many changes in every aspect. -
Antiseptic Surgical Methods
Right after the civil war, Joseph Lister creates antiseptic surgical methods and publishes a book on sterilization for surgery -
Discovery and Theory on Germs
In the time of reconstruction, the world was suffering from many diseases. Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur establish the germ theory of disease. That diseases are caused by something called germs. -
Lectures over Body and Mind Published
At this time, people did not know much about the relationship between the body and mind. Henry Maudsley helps spread his thoughts on the subject when he publishes his lectures on Body and Mind: an Inquiry into their Connection and Mutual Influence. -
Development of Tetanus Vaccine
In the time of American Imperialism, Emil von Behring discovers antitoxins and develops tetanus and diphtheria vaccines. -
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American Imperialism
The time of American imperialism is a policy aimed at extending the political, economic, and cultural control of the United States government over areas beyond its boundaries. However, many milestones in medicine occurred in this era. -
Discovery of X-Rays
In the time of American Imperialism, one of the biggest discoveries in history occured. Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovers X-rays. -
Aspirin was Developed
Felix Hoffman develops aspirin in 1899. A very common blood thinner used even today. -
System of Blood Types
A giant discovery in this time allowed for blood to be donated and accepted by the body. Karl Landsteiner creates system to classify blood into A, B, AB, and O groups. -
Creation of ECG
Another giant discovery in medicine occured in late American Imperialism. Dr. Paul Dudley White creates the electrocardiograph and uses it for the first time. -
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Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, originating in the United States. Weirdly, it was one of the largest time periods for advancement of medicine. -
First use of Lobotomy
As the study of psychology took off, António Egas Moniz performed the first lobotomy. This is where they sever connections in the brain's frontal cortex to treat some violence or mental illnesses This is no longer practiced. -
Development of Pacemaker
Despite the world wide economic depression, Dr. Albert S. Hyman created a pacemaker. It supplied the heart with a current with adjustable voltage. -
Vaccine for Typhus
A large discovery during this time of economic depression, Rudolf Weigl created the first vaccine for typhus.
