Pioneering Techniques in the Earliest Lasik Surgery Methods
The first form of laser vision correction took place not in the 21st century, but in Greece, during the Roman Empire.
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Advancements in Ai Technology for Improved Stroke Diagnosis
AI technology has advanced to the point where it can effectively diagnose strokes.
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Historic Milestone: First Ever Virtual Surgery Conducted
The first remote surgery was performed by a robot
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Smart Pills Transmit Health Data Directly to Physicians
There is a pill that contains a tiny sensor which can communicate information to the doctors after it has been consumed.
Category: Innovations
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How Quantum Physics Revolutionizes Mri Machine Technology
The underlying principle of an MRI machine is rooted in quantum physics.
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The Evolution and Impact of Pain-Free Surgical Techniques
Did you know that anesthetics were not commonly used in surgeries until nearly the 19th century?
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Revolutionary Debut: The First Wearable Pacemaker Unveiled
The world's first wearable pacemaker was actually made using a transistorized metronome.
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Pioneering Pacemaker: The Plutonium-Powered Breakthrough
The earliest heart pacemakers had a radioactive twist: they were powered by plutonium.
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The Pioneering Milestone of the First Artificial Heart
The first artificial heart was named 'Jarvik-7' and was successfully transplanted in 1982.
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Stethoscope: The Pioneering Medical Device in Healthcare
The stethoscope, one of the most commonly used medical devices today, was invented out of a need for modesty.
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First Successful Creation of an Artificial Human Body Part
The first artificial body part was a false leg, designed by Ambroise Pare in 16th Century.
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The One and Only Robotic Surgeon Still in Training
The Da Vinci Surgical System, a complex medical robot, does not operate on its own. It is fully controlled by a surgeon from a console.
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Star Wars Inspired the Inception of Modern Laser Surgeries
The concept of laser surgeries was initially inspired by the science fiction franchise, Star Wars.
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Introducing the World's Tiniest and Most Advanced Pacemaker
The world's smallest pacemaker was invented by Medtronic, and it is only the size of a vitamin capsule.
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Did You Know? the First Pacemaker Was Fully Portable!
The first pacemakers were not implantable but rather were large, external devices that were carried around.
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Discovering the World's Oldest Known Surgical Instrument
Surgical tools have been in use since ancient times, the oldest surgical tool is believed to be from 25,000 BC.
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The World's First Camera Took Eight Hours to Snap a Photo
The very first camera took about eight hours to take a single photograph.
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The Pioneer of Computer Programming Was a Trailblazing Woman
Ada Lovelace, in the 19th century, is recognized as the first computer programmer worldwide
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The Qwerty Keyboard Design Was Intentionally Unoptimized
The design of the QWERTY keyboard we use today was made to slow down typists and prevent typewriter jamming.
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The First Computer Glitch Was Caused by an Actual Insect
The term 'computer bug' originated when a moth interfered with the workings of an early computer.
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Invention of the First Computer Mouse: a Tech Milestone
The first computer mouse was made of wood.
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Captcha: Combating Bots and Crowdsourcing Human Intelligence
CAPTCHA not only verifies user authenticity, but also helps digitize old books.
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Earth-Moon Distance Gradually Increasing Over Time
Every year, the moon moves about 1.5 inches away from the Earth.
Category: Astronomy
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Baby Koalas Consume Mother's Feces for Essential Nutrients
To be able to digest eucalyptus leaves, young koalas consume a special type of their mother's feces.
Category: Animal
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