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What is Medical Technology?
An auxiliary branch of medicine that helps in diagnosis.
Who is a Pathologist?
A physician with specialization in Pathology and/or Medical Laboratory Science.
What are the responsibilities of a Medical Technologist?
Conducting tests under the supervision of a pathologist.
Medical Technicians can release test results.
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What notable discovery was made during the 20th Century?
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What were the three tools in the treatment of diseases and infections according to the triad of regimen?
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Who is known as the first cosmetic surgeon in India?
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What was the purpose of Anton van Leeuwenhoek's invention?
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The first quantitative test for urine sugar was performed by ______.
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Match the following historical figures with their contributions:
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Study Notes
Medical Technology Overview
- Auxiliary branch of medicine focused on diagnostic support.
- Involves the collaboration between pathologists and medical technologists.
Roles in Medical Laboratory
- Pathologist: Specialized physician in Pathology and Medical Laboratory Science.
- Medical Technologist: Holds a BS in Medical Technology/Laboratory Science and passes MTLE; conducts tests under pathologist supervision.
- Medical Technician: Works under supervision, assists in preparing and analyzing specimens; cannot release results; usually non-passers of the board exam.
- Medical Laboratory: Facility dedicated to specimen testing, must meet specific operational size requirements.
Historical Context of Medical Technology
- Stone Age: Diseases attributed to evil; lack of understanding in causation.
- Bronze Age: Mysticism prevailed; diseases seen as divine punishments.
- Iron Age: Advances in disease prevention; Hippocrates formalized disease concepts, Romans recognized microorganisms, Gaten performed anatomical dissections.
- Middle Ages (450-1450 AD): Astrology and herbal medicine influenced practices; School of Salerno established.
- Industrial & Scientific Revolutions: Innovations in technology; shifts in scientific inquiry methods.
Medical Advancements (18th-20th Century)
- 18th Century: Improved medical education; Age of Enlightenment.
- 19th Century: Surge in discoveries led to better disease understanding, emergence of science-based industries.
- 20th Century: Introduction of antibiotics, advanced diagnostic imaging (CT scans, MRIs), and electron microscopy.
Key Historical Figures and Contributions
- Hippocrates: Authored the Hippocratic Oath, foundational code of ethics in medicine.
- Shushruta (600 BC): Early notice of polyuria and diabetes; credited as the first cosmetic surgeon.
- Anenzoa: Identified scabies caused by parasites.
- Vivian Herrick: Identified intestinal parasites like tapeworms.
- Ruth Williams & Anne Fagelson: Explored early developments in Medical Technology and professional practices.
Major Milestones in Microscopy and Pathology
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632): Developed the first compound microscope; discovered red blood cells and classified bacteria.
- Malphigi (1628-1694): Contributed to embryology and anatomy; recognized as a founder of pathology.
- Rudolf Virchow: Established the archives of Pathology; studied diseases at the cellular level via microscopy.
- Antoine Fourcroy (1789): Discovered cholesterol, critical for biochemical research.
- Joseph Lister: Advocated for sterilization techniques using phenol; innovated dark field microscopy.
- James Marsh (1836): Created initial arsenic testing methods.
- Herman Fehling (1848): Conducted the first quantitative urine sugar test.
- John Snow (1854): Developed the first spectrophotometer based on Beer’s Law.
- Herman Luer (1869): Invented the glass syringe featuring a Luer Lock device.
- Max Jaffe (1886): Innovated the alkaline picrate method for creatinine measurement.
- Ferdinand Widal (1896): Developed the Widal test for typhoid fever diagnosis.
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Explore the vital principles of Medical Laboratory Science in this quiz for MLS 112. Understand the roles of medical technology, pathologists, medical technologists, and technicians in the healthcare system. Test your knowledge on this essential field that aids in diagnosis and treatment.
