How The 10 Greatest Discoveries In Medicine Saved Millions And Changed Our View

Medicine has come a long way in the past few centuries. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of scientists and doctors, we now have cures for diseases that were once thought to be untreatable. In this book, we will tell the stories of the 10 greatest discoveries in medicine, from the discovery of penicillin to the development of the polio vaccine. These discoveries have saved millions of lives and changed our view of the world.

Breakthrough!: How the 10 Greatest Discoveries in Medicine Saved Millions and Changed Our View of the World

by Jon Queijo

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1. The Discovery of Penicillin

In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, an antibiotic that has saved millions of lives. Before the discovery of penicillin, many people died from infections that are now easily treated. Penicillin was the first antibiotic, and it revolutionized the way we treat bacterial infections. It is one of the most important discoveries in the history of medicine.

2. The Development of the Polio Vaccine

In 1955, Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine, which has saved millions of lives. Before the development of the polio vaccine, polio was a common and often deadly disease. The vaccine has virtually eliminated polio from the world, and it is one of the most important public health achievements of the 20th century.

3. The Discovery of the Structure of DNA

In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA, the molecule that carries genetic information. This discovery was a major breakthrough in our understanding of biology, and it has led to the development of new treatments for diseases such as cancer and cystic fibrosis. The discovery of the structure of DNA is one of the most important scientific discoveries of the 20th century.

4. The Development of the Heart-Lung Machine

In 1953, John Gibbon developed the heart-lung machine, which allows surgeons to perform open-heart surgery. Before the development of the heart-lung machine, open-heart surgery was not possible. The heart-lung machine has saved millions of lives, and it is one of the most important surgical advances of the 20th century.

5. The Development of the CAT Scan

In 1972, Godfrey Hounsfield developed the CAT scan, a medical imaging technique that allows doctors to see inside the body without surgery. The CAT scan has revolutionized the way we diagnose and treat diseases, and it has saved millions of lives. The CAT scan is one of the most important medical imaging techniques of the 20th century.

6. The Development of the MRI

In 1977, Raymond Damadian developed the MRI, a medical imaging technique that allows doctors to see inside the body without surgery

Breakthrough!: How the 10 Greatest Discoveries in Medicine Saved Millions and Changed Our View of the World

by Jon Queijo

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1819 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	297 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE