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Stephanie Louise Kwolek (/ ˈkwoʊlɛk /; July 31, 1923 – June 18, 2014) was a Polish-American chemist best known for inventing Kevlar (poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide). Her career at the DuPont company spanned more than 40 years. [1][2] For her discovery, Kwolek was awarded the DuPont company's Lavoisier Medal for outstanding technical ...
Kevlar (para-aramid) [2] is a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. Developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont in 1965, [3][2][4] the high-strength material was first used commercially in the early 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires.
Artificial skin made by Integra composed of an outer silicone film and inner matrix of cross linked fibers. Artificial skin is a collagen scaffold that induces regeneration of skin in mammals such as humans. The term was used in the late 1970s and early 1980s to describe a new treatment for massive burns. It was later discovered that treatment ...
Morani was the first female resident at WMCP until 1935. She did not start practicing plastic surgery until 1938, at this time she was known for being the first female plastic surgeon in the United States. [4] To further improve her skillset as a surgeon, Morani went on to attend the American College of Surgeons in 1941.
Hospitals, clinics. Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. Reconstructive surgery includes craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and the treatment of burns.
Invented in 1952 by Virginia Apgar. Disposable diapers. The first disposable diaper was invented in 1946 by Marion Donovan, a professional-turned-housewife who wanted to ensure her children's cloth diapers remained dry while they slept. [12] Donovan patented her design (called 'Boaters') in 1951.
Jocelyn Alice Wildenstein[1] (née Jocelyne Périsset; born 1939/1940) [2] is a Swiss socialite [3] known for her extensive cosmetic surgery, resulting in her catlike appearance; her 1999 high-profile divorce from billionaire art dealer and businessman Alec Wildenstein; [4][5] and her extravagant lifestyle and subsequent bankruptcy filing.
No characteristic was left untouched: From a cheek lift inspired by one of Trump's portraits to copying the bridge of the nose, reconstructive surgery and liposuction, Dr. Rose did it all in one ...