Key Developments in Modern Medicine and Public Health

NHS

Established in 1948 for free healthcare access.

Aneurin Bevan

Founder of the NHS, promoting universal healthcare.

Public Health Campaigns

Initiatives to improve community health awareness.

Magic Bullets

Targeted treatments that kill specific bacteria.

Salvarsan 606

First magic bullet discovered for syphilis in 1909.

Prontosil

Cured blood poisoning, discovered in 1932.

Antibiotics

Medications that kill or inhibit bacterial growth.

Penicillin

First antibiotic discovered by Fleming in 1928.

Mass Production of Penicillin

Achieved by Florey and Chain in 1941.

WWII Penicillin Use

Treated 2.3 million Allied soldiers by 1945.

DNA Structure

Discovered by Crick and Watson in 1953.

Rosalind Franklin

Provided X-ray images aiding DNA discovery.

Human Genome Project

Mapped all human genes from 1990 to 2003.

Genetic Medicine

Identifies genetic disorders for targeted treatments.

High-Tech Medicine

Utilizes advanced technology for accurate diagnoses.

MRI Scans

Introduced in the 1970s for detailed imaging.

Lifestyle Campaigns

Government initiatives to prevent illness and promote health.

Anti-Smoking Campaign

2007 ban aimed at reducing smoking-related deaths.

Plastic Surgery in WWI

Developed by Harold Gillies for facial injuries.

Thomas Splint

Increased survival rate from 20% to 82%.

Trauma Surgery Advances

Mobile X-ray units and blood transfusions improved outcomes.