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There the surgeon Sushruta created it in 1796. A transplant is a medical procedure in which an organ, tissue, or cells from a donor are replaced by others that function properly in the recipient.
Transplant curiosities include that a single donor can save up to eight lives, the possibility of donating organs or tissues from living donors (such as a kidney or part of a liver) -
The first vaccine was created in 1796 by Edward Jenner. Vaccines are biological products that stimulate the immune system to recognize and defend against certain microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses.Some interesting facts about vaccines are: they save millions of lives annually, they originated from the observation of cow milkers who did not get smallpox, and there are vaccines for all ages, not just children. -
The stethoscope was created in 1816 by the French physician René Laënnec. A stethoscope (also called a phonendoscope) is a medical instrument used to listen to and amplify internal sounds of the human body, primarily those of the heart, lungs, and intestines, in order to diagnose and monitor diseases. -
Modern anesthesia was officially created on October 16, 1846. Anesthesia is the controlled use of medications to eliminate or block the feeling of pain and other sensations during a medical or surgical procedure -
Antiseptics were created and popularized from 1865 onwards. Antiseptics are chemical substances applied directly to living tissues, such as skin or wounds, to destroy or prevent the growth of microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) without causing significant damage to the tissue. -
Modern steam sterilization was developed in the late 19th century, becoming prominent in 1876. Sterilization is a process that completely eliminates all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and their spores, from objects, surfaces, or biological material. -
X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895. X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation that has greater energy than visible light. -
Insulin was discovered in 1921 by Canadian surgeon Frederick Banting and his assistant Charles Best. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that acts as a key to allow glucose (blood sugar) to enter the body's cells and be used for energy or stored. -
Penicillin was discovered by Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming in 1928 .Penicillins are antibiotics from the beta-lactam group used in the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria. -
In vitro fertilization (IVF) was developed in 1978, when Drs. Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproduction technique that involves fertilizing an egg with sperm in a laboratory outside the woman's body, and then transferring the resulting embryo to the uterus with the goal of achieving pregnancy.