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AugThe Greatest Little Paintbrush Ever
On August 6, 1881, doctor and bacteriologist Sir Alexander Fleming was born. As a doctor in the British Army Medical Corps (WWI), Fleming relied on his own skills in titration, the continuous measurement and adjustment in balancing a medication … Continue reading →
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JunDown to the Last Detail
On June 21, 1868, English zoologist Edwin Stephen Goodrich was born. As a promising student at the Slade School of Art, Goodrich became interested in zoology eventually specializing in comparative anatomy – a study that uses the data and achievements … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: March 30
An Ether Celebration
On March 30, 1842, rural physician and surgeon Dr. Crawford Williamson Long used sulphuric ether during surgery. Dr. Long soaked a towel in ether to render his patient unconscious, then removed a tumour from the patient’s neck. When the … Continue reading
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Tagged Crawford W. Long, Dr. Crawford Williamson Long, first anaesthetic, March 30, National Doctor's Day, On This Day, The Roberta Bondar Foundation
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