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What year was the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) founded?
What year was the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) founded?
Which hospital was founded by the Franciscans in 1578?
Which hospital was founded by the Franciscans in 1578?
In which century did the Spanish Empire establish Manila as their capital?
In which century did the Spanish Empire establish Manila as their capital?
What significant action did medical technologists in the US pursue during the 1950s?
What significant action did medical technologists in the US pursue during the 1950s?
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Which hospital was the first established for poor Spaniards in 1596?
Which hospital was the first established for poor Spaniards in 1596?
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Where was the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines established?
Where was the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines established?
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Which organization established the first faculties of pharmacy and medicine in 1871?
Which organization established the first faculties of pharmacy and medicine in 1871?
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What notable military group established the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines during World War II?
What notable military group established the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines during World War II?
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Who helped Dr. Pio de Roda reopen the Manila Public Health Laboratory in October 1945?
Who helped Dr. Pio de Roda reopen the Manila Public Health Laboratory in October 1945?
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What significant change occurred in Medical Technology education in 1954?
What significant change occurred in Medical Technology education in 1954?
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Which institution first opened a School of Medical Technology in the Philippines?
Which institution first opened a School of Medical Technology in the Philippines?
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Who is credited with the first description of hematuria linked to kidney dysfunction?
Who is credited with the first description of hematuria linked to kidney dysfunction?
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In what year was Medical Technology recognized as an official program in UST?
In what year was Medical Technology recognized as an official program in UST?
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Who was the first graduate of the Medical Technology program?
Who was the first graduate of the Medical Technology program?
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Which physician is known for creating a system of pathology incorporating Hippocratic and Pythagorean theories?
Which physician is known for creating a system of pathology incorporating Hippocratic and Pythagorean theories?
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What significant discovery did William Harvey make?
What significant discovery did William Harvey make?
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What role did Ms. Purification Suaco play in the development of the Medical Technology curriculum from 1960 to 1963?
What role did Ms. Purification Suaco play in the development of the Medical Technology curriculum from 1960 to 1963?
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In what year did Centro Escolar University start offering BS Medical Technology?
In what year did Centro Escolar University start offering BS Medical Technology?
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Which scientist is recognized as the founder of histology?
Which scientist is recognized as the founder of histology?
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Which of the following leaders was associated with the Manila Sanitarium Hospital's first School of Medical Technology?
Which of the following leaders was associated with the Manila Sanitarium Hospital's first School of Medical Technology?
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Who first documented the sweet taste of diabetic urine, aiding in the diagnosis of diabetes?
Who first documented the sweet taste of diabetic urine, aiding in the diagnosis of diabetes?
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Which early scientist utilized the microscope to investigate disease causes?
Which early scientist utilized the microscope to investigate disease causes?
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Who was the first to perform a direct blood transfusion between animals?
Who was the first to perform a direct blood transfusion between animals?
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What significant observation did Frederik Dekkers make regarding urine?
What significant observation did Frederik Dekkers make regarding urine?
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Which scientist discovered fibrinogen, a key component in blood coagulation?
Which scientist discovered fibrinogen, a key component in blood coagulation?
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Who introduced the concept of pasteurization?
Who introduced the concept of pasteurization?
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Which scientist is known for establishing ward laboratories for routine tests at Johns Hopkins Hospital?
Which scientist is known for establishing ward laboratories for routine tests at Johns Hopkins Hospital?
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What significant discovery is Robert Koch known for?
What significant discovery is Robert Koch known for?
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Who first observed the role of calcium salts in blood coagulation?
Who first observed the role of calcium salts in blood coagulation?
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Which scientist's work included the description of protoplasm and discoveries related to embryonic cells?
Which scientist's work included the description of protoplasm and discoveries related to embryonic cells?
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Which scientist improved the methods of steam sterilization and worked on cholera transmission?
Which scientist improved the methods of steam sterilization and worked on cholera transmission?
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Which figure is primarily associated with antiseptic methods using carbolic acid?
Which figure is primarily associated with antiseptic methods using carbolic acid?
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Who discovered the antibacterial action of prontosil?
Who discovered the antibacterial action of prontosil?
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What significant contribution did Karl Landsteiner make to medical science?
What significant contribution did Karl Landsteiner make to medical science?
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Which staining method is widely used today and was developed by Christian Gram?
Which staining method is widely used today and was developed by Christian Gram?
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What did R.J. Petri develop that is commonly used in laboratories today?
What did R.J. Petri develop that is commonly used in laboratories today?
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What was the focus of John Kolmer's publication in 1918?
What was the focus of John Kolmer's publication in 1918?
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Which medical technique did G.N. Papanicolaou help to establish?
Which medical technique did G.N. Papanicolaou help to establish?
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Which reagent did Otto Folin discover that is used for assessing renal function?
Which reagent did Otto Folin discover that is used for assessing renal function?
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What did Paul Ehrlich classify regarding blood cells?
What did Paul Ehrlich classify regarding blood cells?
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Study Notes
Development of Clinical Pathology
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) founded in 1922 for advancing clinical pathology practices.
- The William Pepper Laboratory of Clinical Medicine played a significant role in the development of clinical standards.
Historical Context in the Philippines
- 16th Century: The Spanish Empire established Manila as its capital.
- 1565: Hospital Real in Cebu relocated to Manila to serve military patients.
- 1578: San Lazaro Hospital built by Franciscans for leprosy care.
- 1596: Hospital de San Juan de Dios founded to aid poor Spaniards.
- 1641: Hospital de San Jose established in Cavite.
- 1611: University of Santo Tomas (UST) founded by Dominicans.
- 1871: UST launched the first faculties of pharmacy and medicine.
Clinical Laboratory Milestones
- First clinical laboratory in the Philippines established during WWII by the US Army at Quiracada St., Manila.
- June 1945: US Army transitioned laboratory operations to the National Department of Health, rendering it non-operational.
- October 1945: Dr. Pio de Roda and Dr. Mariano Icasiano reopened the laboratory and initiated training programs for laboratory workers.
- 1954: Bureau of Private Education approved a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT) course.
- Manila Sanitarium Hospital introduced the first School of Medical Technology under Mrs. Villa Hedrick’s leadership.
Academic Progression in Medical Technology
- 1954: Philippine Union College absorbed the School of Medical Technology from Manila Sanitarium Hospital.
- Dr. Jesse Umali became the first graduate of the Medical Technology program.
- 1957: UST began offering Medical Technology as an elective for pharmacy students.
- 1961: Medical Technology officially recognized as a program at UST.
- 1960: Centro Escolar University (CEU) introduced a BS in Medical Technology.
Key Medical Figures and Innovations
- Rufus of Ephesus: First description of hematuria, identifying renal filtration issues (50 AD).
- Galen: Developed a pathology system integrating humoral theories and experimental physiology (180 AD).
- William Harvey: Discovered blood circulation, emphasizing mechanical explanations in physiology (1578-1657).
- Louis Pasteur: Introduced concepts of bacteria, pasteurization, and vaccines (1822–1895).
- Robert Koch: Formulated methods for culture isolation and identified diseases like tuberculosis (1843–1910).
- Christian Gram: Created the widely used bacteriological staining method (1884).
- Sir Alexander Fleming: Discovered penicillin, revolutionizing antibacterial treatments (1881–1955).
Innovations in Laboratory Medicine
- Gerhard Domagk: Discovered antibacterial effects of prontosil, a derivative of sulfonamide (1895–1964).
- Karl Landsteiner: Identified human blood types and the ABO blood group (1868–1943).
- G.N. Papanicolaou: Developed early cancer detection methods through cervical smears (1928).
Educational Contributions
- James C. Todd published the first textbook on laboratory medicine, "A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis" (1908).
- John Kolmer outlined the training needs for laboratory technicians and the importance of formal education in the field (1918).
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This quiz explores the origins and evolution of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), founded in 1922. It also covers the developments in medical technology throughout the 1950s and the significance of clinical medicine in that era.
