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A french surgeon, known as the father of modern surgery. Improved treatment of fractures, and promoted the use of artificial limbs.
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Identified the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system, and described the tympanic membrane in the ear.
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Created the first mercury thermometer.
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Invented bifocals for glasses
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discovered the element oxygen.
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Established scientific surgical procedures and introduced tube feeding.
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performed the first successful Cesarean section operation to deliver an infant.
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Developed a vaccination for smallpox.
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Invented the stethoscope
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Performed the first successful blood transfusion on humans.
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Began humane treatment for mental illness Cholera pandemic.
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Started one of the first training programs for nurses in Germany which provided Florence Nightingale with her formal training.
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An American dentist began using either as an anesthetic.
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Began using chloroform as an anesthetic.
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Patented the first electrical hearing aid.
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He proved that micro organisms cause disease, Pasteurized milk to kill bacteria, and created a vaccine for rabies.
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Developed a vaccine for diphtheria
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Discovered x-rays.
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Developed a vaccine for typhoid fever
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Prescribed lime juice containing vitamin C to prevent scurvy
