History of Clinical Research - IPPCR Video and Handout Archive
History of Clinical Research - IPPCR Video and Handout Archive
History of Clinical Research - IPPCR Video and Handout Archive
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Imhotep in Ancient Egypt<br />
c. 2850 BC<br />
B.C.<br />
• Imhotep was a known scribe, chief lector, priest,<br />
architect, astronomer <strong>and</strong> magician (medicine<br />
<strong>and</strong> magic were used together)<br />
• Diagnosed <strong>and</strong> treated over 200 diseases,<br />
performed surgery <strong>and</strong> practiced some dentistry<br />
• Extracted medicine from plants <strong>and</strong> knew the<br />
Extracted medicine from plants <strong>and</strong> knew the<br />
position <strong>and</strong> function <strong>of</strong> the vital organs <strong>and</strong><br />
circulation <strong>of</strong> the blood system