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His approach was to treat the individual not the disease
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Hippocrates
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Stated that blood Ciruclates throughout the body within a continous network of vessels
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William Harvey(an englishman)
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What did Anton Van Leeuwenhoek do
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Invented the microscope
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What was the impact of Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
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Study of microscopic anatomy and visualization now possible
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(event) Science Of Chemistry
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(impact) Digestion now seen as chemical process, rather than a purely mechanical process or one of putrefication
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Edward Jenner did what
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Demonstrated that vaccination with cowpox provides immunity for smallpox
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What impact did Edward Jenner Have
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Countless lives were saved. It opened the door into investigation for other vaccines to be developed.
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Lord Joseph Lister
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In 1864 MD applied to germ theory to his surgical practice by reasoning that microorganisms could also fall into open surgical wounds
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Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)
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Pioneer for psychological research
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Life span 70-80 yrs old
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reason that life spans have increased over last 100 years antibiotics were developed
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5 issues being addressed in the 21rst centry
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1.vaccine to prevent HIV,
2.cure for AIDS, 3.Cure for Obesity, 4.more effective treatment and cure for mental illness, 5. cures for heart disease, hypertension and cancer |
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Aging Population
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older persons are putting increased demands on all long-term care
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JCAHO
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A private nonprofit organization whose purpose is to encourage the attainment of high standards of institutional medical care.
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