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Contributor: Brian Anthony. Lesson ID: 11051
Pay tribute to the medical masters who worked to help people live longer and healthier lives. Which medical advances may have been overturned by other scientists? Which do we incorporate even today?
Explore the fascinating medical breakthroughs throughout history that have revolutionized the way we think about health and disease, and discover the incredible discoveries of medical masters who dedicated their lives to making people healthier.
Imagine what it was like to be sick in ancient times. There were no hospitals, no pharmacies, and people didn't even know what germs were!
If you got sick, your treatment options were limited, and death could result from illnesses and conditions considered minor today.
In the face of those challenges, a few individuals decided to work toward solutions and journey down the long road of medical science.
Read about Ancient Medicine to learn more and take notes to answer the following questions.
After reading the article, reflect on these questions.
Continue to the Got It? section to become familiar with these medical giants.
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