Medical Breakthroughs

Issue Date - September 16, 2010

SG 3115 - Heart-regulating beta-blockers synthesized by Sir James Black 1962, 1st

SG 3116 - Antibiotic properties of penicillin discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming 1928, 58p

SG 3117 - Total hip replacement operation pioneered by Sir John Charnley 1962, 60p

SG 3118 - Artificial lens implant surgery pioneered by Sir Harold Ridley 1949, 67p

SG 3119 - Malaria parasite transmitted by mosquitoes proved by Sir Ronald Ross 1897, 88p

SG 3120 - Computed tomography scanner invented by Sir Godfrey Hounsfield 1971, 97p

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