A History of Whole Body Donation: From Ancient Practices to Modern Medicine
Whole body donation is a profound act of generosity that plays a vital role in advancing medical science and education. […]
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National Women Physicians Day: February 3rd
Today is National Women Physicians Day, in honor of the 201st birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, which you may have
Medical History Moment – First Artificial Heart Implant
In April of 1969, a patient by the name of Haskell Karp was in desperate need of a
Medical History Moment – Human Blood Types Discovered
While doctors had been experimenting with human blood transfusions since the early 1800s, the practice was largely considered dangerous within the
Medical History Moment – First Successful Kidney Transplant
Dr Murray and his team performing the first successful kidney transplant On December 23, 1954, Richard Herrick became the
Medical History Moment – The Founding of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
On August 4th, 1893, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine opened in Baltimore, MD as the first medical research
Medical History Moment – First IVF Baby Born
July 25th, 1978, 11:47 pm, Louise Joy Brown, the first baby successfully conceived via In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) was born. This method, pioneered by Dr. Patrick Steptoe and Dr. Robert Edwards, has led to millions of babies being born worldwide to parents who otherwise may never have known the joy of having a child.