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3000 BCE
Acupuncture
In 1997, the National Institutes of Health, after mounting evidence from clinical trials, formally acknowledged acupuncture for its value in relieving pain, nausea after surgery or chemotherapy, and morning sickness. -
460 BCE
Hippocrates
Hippocrates is credited as the first person to believe that diseases were caused naturally, not because of superstition and gods. Hippocrates established the basics of clinical medicine as it is practiced today. He introduced numerous medical terms universally used by physicians, including symptom, diagnosis, and therapy. In addition, he described a great number of diseases without superstition. -
The first vaccine
The smallpox vaccine was the first successful vaccine that saved millions of lives and paved the way for other important vaccines. The smallpox vaccine, pioneered by Edward Jenner, revolutionized healthcare by leading to the global eradication of smallpox, paving the way for modern immunology and vaccination efforts, and inspiring the development of numerous other life-saving vaccines. -
Anesthesia
Anesthesia was invented by William T.G Morton. This marked a breakthrough in medical history, as surgery previously had to be performed without anesthesia, causing immense pain and suffering to patients. -
Rabies vaccine
The rabies vaccine revolutionized public health, leading to a significant reduction in human rabies cases and deaths, especially through the widespread vaccination of animals like dogs, which are the primary source of rabies transmission to humans -
Asprin
Aspirin, derived from willow bark and synthesized into its modern form, has had a profound impact on global health, evolving from a simple pain reliever to a cornerstone in preventing cardiovascular diseases and potentially reducing cancer risk -
Insulin
Insulin's discovery revolutionized healthcare, offering a life-saving treatment for diabetes, improving quality of life, and enabling advancements in diabetes management technologies, leading to better blood sugar control and reduced complications -
Penicillin
Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming. The discovery of antibiotics, starting with penicillin, revolutionized medicine by effectively treating previously deadly bacterial infections, saving millions of lives and enabling modern medical procedures like organ transplants and cancer treatments. -
polio vaccine
The polio vaccine was the first mass vaccination of children against polio. An estimated 1.5 million childhood deaths have been prevented through the systematic administration of vitamin A during polio immunization activities