Questions and Answers
Which individual is recognized as the founder of scientific medicine?
What significant event occurred in 1871 in the context of Medical Technology in the United States?
Which parasitic infections did Vivian Herrick specifically correlate with their causes?
Who is known for using laboratory findings as preliminary evidence in diagnosis?
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What did the Apothecaries Act of 1815 aim to address in medical treatment?
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Which pioneering figure emphasized the study of diseases at the cellular level using a microscope?
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Who is credited with the invention of the microscope?
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Which document describes the treatment of hookworm disease and was authored in ancient times?
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What did the Act introduced for apothecaries require?
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Who was the first professor of Pathology at Johns Hopkins University?
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What significant event in 1915 affected clinical laboratories in Pennsylvania?
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What was one of the effects of World War I on clinical laboratories?
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Which institution opened one of the first clinical laboratories in 1896?
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What was the training provided in the Philippines in February 1944 aimed at?
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What was the Denver Society of Clinical Pathologists established in 1921 primarily for?
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What development during World War II contributed to the advancements in laboratory medicine?
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Study Notes
History of Medical Technology Profession
- Four key stages mark the historical development of Medical Technology: 460 BC, Apothecaries Act of 1815 led by Baron Karl Von Humboldt, the modern onset in the USA in 1871, and the establishment of clinical laboratory courses in the Philippines.
Hippocrates
- Founder of scientific medicine; recognized the link between anatomical and chemical findings to disease causes.
- Utilized a triad of treatment approaches: drugs, surgery, and bloodletting.
Early Discoveries
- Vivian Herrick identified intestinal parasitic infections from Ascaris lumbricoides and Taenia species, documented in the Ebers Papyrus.
- Anenzoa demonstrated that skin diseases like scabies are caused by parasites.
Medieval Period Contributions
- Urinalysis gained prominence during the medieval period (1098-1438).
- Anna Fagelson linked the death of Alexander Gillani to laboratory-acquired infections, marking early concerns about safety in labs.
Innovations in Microscopy
- Anton Van Leeuwenhoek invented the microscope, enhancing the study of blood cells and bacteria.
18th Century Developments
- Rudolf Virchow, the father of microscopic pathology, emphasized cellular studies in disease manifestation.
- Dr. Calvin Ellis was the first to use a microscope for specimen examination at Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Dr. William Occam integrated laboratory findings into patient diagnosis.
Apothecaries Act of 1815
- Initiated by Baron Karl Von Humboldt, revolutionizing medical treatment through laboratory findings.
- Established formal qualifications for apothecaries, modernly recognized as general practitioners.
Medical Technology in the United States
- Medical education reforms were instigated by Dr. William H. Welch, the first professor of Pathology at John Hopkins University in 1885.
- In 1896, Dr. William Osler opened the first clinical laboratory at John Hopkins Hospital, along with the William Pepper Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania.
Early Workforce
- By 1900, 100 male laboratory technicians were employed in the United States.
- In 1915, Pennsylvania mandated adequate laboratory facilities and the hiring of full-time technicians in hospitals.
Growth and Expansion
- The number of laboratory technicians escalated to 3,500 by 1920 and 3,035 hospitals with clinical labs by 1922.
- World War I catalyzed the clinical laboratory expansion due to increased demand for technicians.
Educational Advances
- The University of Minnesota became one of the first institutions to train clinical technicians with a course bulletin issued in 1922.
- The Denver Society of Clinical Pathologists was organized in 1921, and the University of Minnesota offered the first program in 1923.
Impact of World War II
- Blood usage surged, with the adoption of a "closed system" for collection, marking a sophisticated era in laboratory medicine.
Medical Technology in the Philippines
- Post-World War II developments included a training program in February 1944 for high school graduates in laboratory technology.
- By June 1945, US Army staff endorsed a clinical lab to the National Department of Health.
- Dr. Pio de Roda and Dr. Mariano Icasiano, the first City Health Officer of Manila, were instrumental in preserving and re-establishing the laboratory by October 1, 1945.
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Explore the significant milestones and evolution of the medical technology profession from ancient times to the present. This quiz covers key developments, including pivotal acts and the establishment of laboratories. Test your knowledge on the global context and contributions of figures like Hippocrates.
