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tribal witch doctors treated illnesses with ceremonies. illnesses and diseases were caused by evil spirits and demons. the dead lingered in spirits form trying to take over the bodies of the living.
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bloodletting or leeches used as medical treatment.the ancient egyptians believed in prayer as a solution to health problems. they also had natural, or practical, remedies, such as herbs.
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recorded a pharmacopoeia of medications based mainly on the use of herbs. they used therapies such as acupuncture
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believed illness is a result of natural causes used therapies such as massage, art therapy, and herbal treatment
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instead of being isolated or shunned, the sick were integrated into society and taken care of by the community.
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no one knew what caused diseases then there was no knowledge of germs. medieval peasants had been taught by the church that any illness was a punishment from god for sinful behavior
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the average life span was 30-40 years. body dissections led to increased understanding of anatomy and physiology
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blood circulation was identified and the first blood transfusion. apothecaries early pharmacists made prescribed and sold medications.
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rapid advancements due to discoveries of microorganisms, anesthesia, and vaccinations. the average life span was 40-60
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ABO blood groups discovered. found out how white blood cells protect against disease and new medications were developed.
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the first totally implantable artificial heart was placed in a patient in Louisville, Ky. in a report issued last october the institute of medicine said those public smoking bans have cut exposure to secondhand smoke which in turn has contributed to a reduction in heart attacks and death from heart disease.
