August 18 – On This Day in Medical History
Medical milestones, landmark publications, and notable births and deaths associated with August 18.
Events
No major medical milestones added for this date yet — this page is being expanded
Births
1875 – Jacques Calvé (1875-1954), French orthopaedic surgeon; described Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD); (1910)
Deaths
2006 – William Alexander McRoberts Jr (1914-2006), American obstetrician; described McRoberts Manoeuvre as a first-line procedure in the management of shoulder dystocia
Further reading
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