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University of Texas Libraries

Denton Cooley

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Texas heart surgeon Dr. Denton Cooley. Details the cardiologist's professional career quoting his personal reflections in the development of cardiovascular surgery.
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Handout
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Denton A. Cooley, m.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, on the life and achievements of Dr. Denton A. Cooley, focuses on his contributions to cardiovascular surgery. Read about how "Cooley's fame spread throughout the 1960s," through his work on infants with congenital heart...
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Daniel Hale Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of Daniel Hale Williams, American physician and founder of Provident Hospital in Chicago, credited with the first successful heart surgery.
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Website
National Academy of Engineering

Health Technologies Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a timeline of important medical inventions of the 20th century. Inventions include the first electrocardiograph, the first kidney dialysis machine, the first plastic contact lens, and the first artificial heart.
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Article
PBS

Pbs: Christiaan Barnard

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by PBS, gives an article about Christian Barnard's heart transplant accomplishments.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Fractures

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides great information on fractures, or broken bones. The information is very brief with links to shock, CPR and severe bleeding. Also lets you know what to do if there is an injury or a trauma.