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Some Romans didn't trust greek as doctors.
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Lucius Arrantius Camilius was a famous doctor and Roman politician.
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Poor hygiene by the greeks was a constant source of disease, So the Romans ensured public baths that we're extremely cheap so everyone can bathe.
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The Romans we'te the first civilization to introduce a programme of health for everyone regardless of health.
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Ancient Eygptians used dead bodies for founding vessels connected to an organ.
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Da Vinci developed a habit of recording human anatomy studies, researching to assure his aartwork was accurate, around 30 bodies
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The first "modern" physicians were often also well-versed in physics and astronomy, usually interested in magic and astrology.
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Boiling oil was used a treatment for gunshot wounds on the battlefield, but was later found cleansed wounds that were wrapped worked better for wounds.
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Roger Bacon used chemical remedies to treat diseases.
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Epidemic diseases became more common
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The Balitmore College of Dental Surgery, the worlds first dental school.
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The American Medical Association is founded in Philadelphia to deal with lack of standards and regulations in medical care and education.
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Elizabeth Blackwell became the first women in the U.S. to earn a medical degree.
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Rebecca Lee becomes the first African-American women to earn a medical degree.
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Public Health Act, which split the country into sanitary area's each had a medical officer.
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The University of Chicago Hospital conducts the first organ transplant.
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Rush Medical College discovers sickle cell anemia.
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Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin, a mold byproducts to cure bacterial infections.
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Dr. Selman Waksman of Rutgers University discovers streptomycin, a drug that can kill the bacteria causing tuberculosis.
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An extensive study comissioned by the American Cancer Society shows that heavy smoking significantly shortens life span.
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Life expentecy has risen 67% in the U.S..
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58% decline from 2001-2010 in blood stream infections.
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Heart Disease and stroke death rates 195 to 126, around 100,000 population.
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Medical Equipment has became easier and more convinent to use.
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Ben Carson is a doctor.
