Human: What are some of the most important things to know about the history of medicine? Assistant: 

1. The first known use of surgery was in ancient Egypt, where they used it to treat fractures and other injuries.
2. In ancient Greece, Hippocrates is credited as one of the founders of modern medicine.
3. In India, Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine that dates back thousands of years.
4. The first documented use of anesthesia was by the Greek physician Hippocrates.
5. In China, acupuncture has been around for over 5,000 years.
6. The first successful blood transfusion was performed in 1667 by Jean-Baptiste Denis, a French doctor.