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The first pharmacy was established in Baghdad, in 745. The pharmacists would prepare compounded medications as requested by patients. http://www.medievalists.net/2015/11/top-10-medical-advances-from-the-middle-ages/
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In the year 1315, Mondino de Luzzi, conducted a public dissection for his class and spectators. The following year he wrote a book containing the first anatomical text, called Anathomia corporis humani. http://www.medievalists.net/2015/11/top-10-medical-advances-from-the-middle-ages/
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The Black Death affected rodents, but fleas transmitted the disease to people. The plague caused fevers, painful swelling of lymph glands, and black spots on skin. http://www.themiddleages.net/plague.html
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The earliest recorded event where a person was wearing eyeglasses was in 1352. Tommaso da Modena included an image of Cardinal Hugh of Provence wearing glasses, while working at his desk. http://www.medievalists.net/2015/11/top-10-medical-advances-from-the-middle-ages/
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Quarantine's were created after the Black Death, to keep disease apart. The idea spread to other parts of Italy and Europe. http://www.medievalists.net/2015/11/top-10-medical-advances-from-the-middle-ages/
