Individuals-Early modern Flashcards
Edward Jenner short term
Injected James Phipps with version of cowpox
He then was immune to smallpox
Edward Jenner long term
Vaccinations for infants free by 1840
Vaccinations made compulsory for all in 1853
Vesalius Short term
“De Huamni coperis Fabrica” published
challenged galens theories
Vesalius Long term
Barber surgeons in London Used his ideas in manuals
John hunter Short term
Worked in army for 7 yrs Repairing wounds
John hunter LONG TERM
Wrote books such as “natural history of teeth” in 1771
Made discoverers about cancer and infections
Pare short term
Army doctor in war of Milan, Ran out of oil so couldn’t cauterise wounds .
Used mix of egg yolk, turpentine and oil of roses
-Less painful
Pare Long term
Invented treatments which would last for centuries
Developed artificial limbs
wrote “Les oevours “ in 1575 - widely used
William Harvey short term
Book “motion of heart “ challenged Galen’s theories .
Discovered blood was pumped round body in a circular motion
William Harvey Long term
Work helped discovery of capillaries 60 yrs later