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The first asprin tablets
These were the first asprin tablets ever, which was a bib improvment from powder which was previosly sold. Asprin was a trademark until they were forced to give it up as part of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. -
Insulin is used to treat diabetes
In 1922 insulin was first used to treat diabetes. it had to be injected frequently because they were fast acting. -
The Invention of Pennicillin
Penicillin was discovered by chance when Alexander Fleming accidentally left out a dish of staphyloccus bacteria uncovered for a few days. After he found the dish uncovered he discovered a mold growing on it which produced penicillin. -
The First Kidney Transplant (success)
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The first successful kidney transplant was performed by Joseph Murray and David Hume on Richard Herrick, who had chronic kidney disease. -
The First Insulin Pump
<a href='www.nicediabetes.com' >nicediabetes<d deliv/a>The first insulin pump was created by Dr. Arnold Hadish. It could be worn only if strapped heavily to a person's back. It delivered not only insulin, but glucagon as well. -
Ibuprofen is First Available
Ibuprofen was discovered by Dr. Stewart Adams and was first available in 1969. Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness. -
The First Artificial Heart
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The Artificial Heart was first implanted in a person ( Dr. Barney Clark) in 1982. He survived for 112 days. -
The First Surgical Robot
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The first surgical robot was invented by Dr. Yik San Kwoh and was used in the first robot aided surgery. -
Shingles Vaccination
[history of vaccinations](www.historyofvaccinations.org)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine for shingles after it was shown to be affective in a recent test.
