10 Interesting Fact About The history of medicine and medical advancements

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• In ancient times, people believe that disease is caused by an evil spirit or curse from a god and how to treat it is ritual and prayer.
• The first doctor known in history was Imhotep, an architect and ancient Egyptian doctor in the 27th century BC.
• Hippocrates, an ancient Greek doctor, is considered as the father of modern medicine because he teaches the importance of observation and analysis to treat disease.
• The discovery of a microscope by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek in the 17th century allowed scientists to see human blood bacteria and cells for the first time.
• In the 19th century, doctors began to understand the importance of cleanliness and sterilization in medical procedures to prevent the spread of infection.
• The discovery of the first vaccine by Edward Jenner in the 18th century helped prevent the spread of smallpox throughout the world.
• The discovery of anesthesia by William Morton in 1846 allows doctors to perform surgery without pain in patients.
• The discovery of antibiotics by Alexander Fleming in 1928 helped treat bacterial infections that were previously difficult to cure.
• MRI and CT Scan technology allows doctors to see organs in the human body more clearly and detect hidden health problems.
• First sheep cloning by Scottish scientist Ian Wilmut in 1996 opened the way for further research in the treatment of genetic diseases and organ transplants.