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745
Pharmacies
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/ -
1315
Anatomy & Dissection
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/ -
1330
The Black Death
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 -
1352
Eyeglasses
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/ -
1377
Quarantines
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/
