1984

1984 (pronounced: nineteen-eighty-four) is a year of significant importance in the field of Medicine due to various medical advancements and discoveries.

Etymology

The term "1984" is derived from the Gregorian calendar, which is the calendar used in most of the world today. It is the 1984th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.

Medical advancements in 1984

In 1984, several significant medical advancements and discoveries were made. These include:

• The discovery of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). This discovery was a major breakthrough in the field of Infectious Diseases and led to the development of various treatments and therapies for HIV/AIDS.

• The development of Cyclosporine, a drug used to prevent organ rejection in Transplant Surgery. This drug revolutionized transplant surgery and significantly improved the survival rates of transplant patients.

• The first successful Heart Transplant using a Total Artificial Heart. This was a major milestone in the field of Cardiac Surgery and paved the way for future advancements in artificial organ technology.

Related terms

• HIV
• AIDS
• Infectious Diseases
• Cyclosporine
• Transplant Surgery
• Heart Transplant
• Total Artificial Heart
• Cardiac Surgery

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