The first human-to-human heart transplant 1967, and other breakthroughs in medicine in the 1960s

In December 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first human heart transplant in Cape Town, marking a milestone in medical history. The introduction of lasers revolutionized surgical procedures, offering precision for delicate operations. The era also saw the administration of oral polio vaccines alongside others for measles, rubella, and spinal meningitis. Librium and Valium, the first tranquilizers, were widely prescribed without awareness of their addictive nature. The 1960s were also a period of significant innovation in the arts.

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