Historical Milestones in Medicine and Advocacy
Birth of Maud Menten (1879)
Canadian physician-scientist Maud Menten was born in 1879. She significantly advanced the understanding of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, the pathology of infections such as salmonella, and the functional mechanisms of the kidney.
Rick Hansen’s Global Journey (1985)
In 1985, Canadian paraplegic athlete Rick Hansen commenced his circumnavigation around the globe in a wheelchair. His journey aimed to raise awareness for medical research related to spinal cord injuries.
Approval of AZT (1987)
In 1987, the Food and Drug Administration granted approval for AZT (azidothymidine), marking a pivotal moment as the first anti-AIDS drug available for treatment.