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The egypians used tools like scissors, the scalpel, and foreceps to perform surgery. -
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Ancient Egyptians had advance knowledge of anatomy and surgery. They could treat diseases like dental, gynecological, gastrointestinal, and urinary
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The first to practice medicine were priests. The Great Physician, Imhotep was raised to the status of the God of Medicine after his death.
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Yang Jizhou was famous for acupuncture and moxibustion during the Ming Dynasty. -
The ancient chinese mostly used herbs for healing. They also delved into movement and concentration excercises, massage, and acupuncture.
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The ancient romans recognized the importance of hygiene. They maintained sanitation, public health, and well-being.
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Hippocrates believed that medicine should be based on by detailed observation, reason, and clinical experience.
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Known as the Father of Modern medicine -
A famous surgeon, physician, and philsopher. He worked for many members of Roman society and was a doctor for former emperors. -
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People in the middle ages believed diseases were caused due to spirits.
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Many diseases were common in the middle ages, like malaria, flu, smallpox, and so much more.
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Plague doctors help treat the bubonic plague in Europe. -
Quarantines helped stopped the spread of the bubonic plague. -
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During the renaissance, they used the scientific method and observation to advance more in medicine.
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William was an English physician, he was the first to describe the systemic circulation and properties of blood being pumped into the brain and body by the heart. -
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Some minor surgeries were done in barbershops.
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The first blood transfusion was successfully performed.
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created the first vaccine in the late 17th century -
In the 18th century, the incorporation of immunization helped prevent diseases.
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Hermann Von Helmholtz created the Ophthalmoscope. Allowing physicians to examine inside the human eye. -
Vaccines became more known in the late 18th century.
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Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the x-ray.