History of Medicine Final Review

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Who is traditionally referred to as the 'Father of Medicine'?

  • Rosalind Franklin
  • The Ionian physician
  • Dr. Nesrin Ercelen
  • Hippocrates (correct)

What did Dr. Rosalind Franklin's X-ray diffraction work at King's help discover?

  • The structure of RNA
  • The structure of carbohydrates
  • The structure of DNA (correct)
  • The structure of proteins

What is evidence-based medicine (EBM) primarily focused on?

  • Ignoring research findings and relying solely on healthcare professionals' experiences
  • Combining reliable research findings with healthcare professionals' experiences (correct)
  • Conducting clinical trials without considering patient preferences
  • Using only the preferences and values of the patient for treatment decisions

What significant advancement has been made in evidence-based medicine?

<p>Establishment of systematic reviews and meta-analyses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Ionian physician is known for the use of prognosis and clinical observation in medicine?

<p>Hippocrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the important roles that clinicians of the future, who prioritize evidence-based medicine, are expected to fulfill?

<p>Incorporating evidence summaries into clinical practice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of evidence-based medicine?

<p>To enhance medical results by relying on reliable evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of clinical trials is the safety of a new biomedical intervention evaluated for the first time?

<p>Phase I (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Phase IV studies of clinical trials?

<p>To monitor the effectiveness of approved interventions in the general population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What field has CRISPR revolutionized?

<p>Gene editing techniques development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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