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'''1847 in medicine''' refers to the significant events, discoveries, and advancements in the field of [[medicine]] that took place in the year 1847. This year is notable for several key developments that have shaped the course of medical history.

== Events ==

* [[January 19]]: The first public demonstration of [[ether anesthesia]] is conducted by Dr. [[John Collins Warren]] at the [[Massachusetts General Hospital]].
* [[March 13]]: The [[American Medical Association]] (AMA) is founded in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]].
* [[October 16]]: [[James Young Simpson]] discovers the anesthetic properties of [[chloroform]].

== Discoveries and advancements ==

* [[Ignaz Semmelweis]] introduces hand disinfection standards in obstetrical clinics, significantly reducing the [[puerperal fever]] mortality rate. This discovery is a major advancement in the field of [[infection control]].
* [[Francis Rynd]] invents the hollow needle, paving the way for the development of the [[hypodermic syringe]].

== Births ==

* [[January 1]]: [[Brooks Adams]], American historian and a critic of capitalism.
* [[February 22]]: [[Lyman Abbott]], American theologian and author.

== Deaths ==

* [[March 4]]: [[Alexander von Humboldt]], Prussian geographer, naturalist, and explorer.
* [[April 25]]: [[Julius Beer]], German-born British financier and philanthropist.

== See also ==

* [[History of medicine]]
* [[Timeline of medicine and medical technology]]

== References ==

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[[Category:1847]]
[[Category:19th century in medicine]]
[[Category:Years in health]]
[[Category:Medical timelines]]

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