You may never have heard of Dr. John J. Wild, but chances are very high that you’ve been affected by his work. Dr. Wild helped develop ultrasound for use in humans, with a focus on using it for diagnosing cancer.
Dr. Wild was 95 years old when he died on September 18, in Edina, Minnesota. Born in Kent, United Kingdom, in 1914, Dr. Wild was a surgeon during World War II. His work in the war peaked his interest in finding ways to see inside the body without having to open it up. After...
