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Ryan Peterson is an independent writer in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the history of surgery and early medical practices. He worked as a museum docent and contributed articles to regional historical society bulletins before moving into freelance research. Peterson took bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history.

When Was the Gastric Sleeve Invented?Healthcare
Which Suture Size Is Bigger: 2-0 or 5-0?Procedures
Why Can’t You Wear Nail Polish in Surgery?Safety
How Surgery Has Changed Over Time Healthcare
How Long Does Replantation Surgery Take?Procedures
When Was the Whipple Procedure Invented?Healthcare
When Did Gummy Bear Implants Come Out?Procedures
Is Chromic Suture Absorbable?Procedures
Where to Buy Surgical Scissors and What to Look For Healthcare
How Much Does a Scalpel Cost?Healthcare
Who Removes Fingernails for Medical Reasons?Procedures
Where Do I Put My Phone During Surgery?Healthcare
Why Can’t You Wear Metal During Surgery?Safety
When Was Liposuction Invented? A Look at Its History Healthcare
What Is a Surgical Bed? Features and Functions Healthcare
What Do Surgeons Wear in Surgery?Healthcare
What Is Medical Wax and How Is It Used?Skin & Hair
Why Can’t You Embalm a Body With Sepsis?Healthcare
What Color Is Surgical Glue and Why?Procedures
What Is the Hardest Organ to Transplant?Healthcare
Is Trepanation Still Used Today?Procedures
How Many Degrees Is Fowler’s Position?Healthcare
What Is a Hyfrecator and How Does It Work?Procedures
Who Invented the Epidural? A Look at Its History Healthcare
What Is Hand Surgery Called?Procedures
Who Makes Gummy Bear Implants?Procedures
What Are Surgical Clamps Used for in Surgery?Procedures
What Size Surgical Gloves Do I Need?Healthcare
What Tools Do Doctors Use for Surgery?Healthcare
Who Invented Laser Surgery? The Pioneers and Milestones Healthcare