1913

1913 in medicine refers to the significant events, discoveries, and advancements in the field of medicine that took place in the year 1913.

Events

In 1913, the American Cancer Society was established, marking a significant step in the fight against cancer.

Discoveries and advancements

Several important discoveries and advancements were made in the field of medicine in 1913. These include:

• The discovery of vitamin A by Frederick Gowland Hopkins, which led to a better understanding of the role of vitamins in human health.
• The development of the Ehrlich's reagent by Paul Ehrlich, a significant advancement in the field of biochemistry.
• The discovery of the ABO blood group system by Karl Landsteiner and Alexander S. Wiener, which revolutionized blood transfusion practices.

Births

Several notable figures in the field of medicine were born in 1913. These include:

• Albert Sabin, a Polish-American medical researcher best known for developing the oral polio vaccine.
• George Papanicolaou, a Greek pioneer in cytopathology and early cancer detection, and inventor of the "Pap smear".

Deaths

Several notable figures in the field of medicine passed away in 1913. These include:

• Thomas Addison, a renowned British physician and scientist who is best known for describing Addison's disease.
• Rudolf Virchow, a German physician, anthropologist, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist, writer, editor, and politician, known for his advancement of public health.

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