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Who is known as the 'Father of Medicine'?
Which theory combines Hippocrates' ideas with the Pythagorean philosophy?
What significant discovery is William Harvey credited with?
Which pioneer is associated with the use of a microscope to document cells?
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Who is recognized as the founder of histology?
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What distinguishes diabetes mellitus from diabetes insipidus?
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What significant contribution did Joseph Lister make to medical science?
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Which scientist is credited with the discovery of the ABO blood group?
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Who was the first to perform direct blood transfusions from one animal to another?
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What significant concept did Louis Pasteur contribute to microbiology?
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What did Paul Ehrlich discover in relation to blood cells?
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What technique is R.J. Petri known for developing?
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What did William Hewson discover related to blood?
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Which of the following is NOT a contribution of Johannes Evangelista Purkinje?
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Which scientist discovered penicillin and its importance in medicine?
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Who was responsible for the establishment of additional hospital affiliations during the training of interns?
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Which significant curriculum change was credited to Pricilla A. Panlasigui, CLS, PhD?
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Who published the first textbook of laboratory medicine?
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What accreditation level was achieved during Dr. Charito M. Bermido's tenure?
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What significant contribution did G.N Papanicolaou make in 1928?
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During which years did Fe N. Martinez, RMT, PhD, serve as a significant figure in the development of the Medical Technology program?
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What was a key responsibility of Porfirio De Guia, MD, during his term in the Medical Technology program?
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Which year was the first laboratory established?
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What did the Pennsylvania State law enacted in 1915 require?
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Which organization created a formal program for lab worker certification in 1928?
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What was the focus of John Kolmer's publication in 1918?
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In what year did medical technology become more widely recognized?
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Who strongly believes that medical technology dates back to 1550 B.C.?
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Study Notes
Pioneers in Medical Technology
- Hippocrates (300 B.C.): Known as the "Father of Medicine," he advocated for urine examination as a diagnostic tool.
- Rufus of Ephesus (50 A.D.): First to describe hematuria, highlighting kidney failure as a cause for blood in urine.
- Galen (180 A.D.): Developed a pathology system merging Hippocratic theories with Pythagorean philosophy. Founded experimental physiology.
- Issac Judaeus (900 A.D.): Established guidelines for using urine in diagnostics.
- William Harvey (1578-1657): Discovered the circulatory system, demonstrating blood circulation.
- Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680): Recognized as one of the earliest microscopists.
- Robert Hooke (1635-1703): Documented the existence of cells with a microscope in "Micrographia," influencing future histologists.
- Marcello Malpighi (1628-1694): Considered the founder of histology, known for his work in embryology and physiology.
- Frederik Dekker (1694): Observed proteinuria, leading to understanding urine behavior with acetic acid.
- Thomas Willis (1621-1675): Identified the distinct sweetness of diabetic urine, differentiating between diabetes mellitus and insipidus.
- Richard Lower (1631-1691): First to perform direct blood transfusions between animals.
- William Hewson (1739-1774): Discovered the cause of blood coagulation, termed "coagulable lymph."
- Johannes Evangelista Purkinje (1823): Conducted extensive research on embryology, protoplasm, and various cells.
- Louis Pasteur (1822-1895): Pioneered concepts of microbiology; developed pasteurization and vaccines.
- Joseph Lister (1827-1912): Introduced antiseptic methods using carbolic acid in surgery.
- Sir Almroth Edward Wright: Observed calcium's role in blood coagulation and developed the coagulometer.
- Paul Ehrlich (1854-1915): Advanced blood smear techniques, classified white blood cells, and introduced methylene blue for bacteria staining.
- Sir Alexander Fleming (1881-1955): Discovered penicillin, a groundbreaking antibiotic.
- Christian Gram (1884): Developed the Gram staining method for bacteria.
- R.J. Petri (1887): Innovated the Petri dish for microbial cultures.
- Gerhard Domagk (1895-1964): Discovered the antibacterial agent prontosil, a sulfonamide derivative.
- Otto Folin (1904): Introduced methods for assessing renal function based on creatinine levels and established normal values for uric acid and non-protein nitrogen.
- Karl Landsteiner (1868-1943): Identified human blood types and contributed to the discovery of the Rh factor.
- James C. Todd (1908): Published "A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis," the first laboratory medicine textbook.
- John Kolmer (1918): Authored "The Demand for and Training of Laboratory Technicians."
- G.N. Papanicolaou (1928): Developed techniques for cancer detection through vaginal smears, marking the start of clinical cytology.
History of Medical Technology
- Vivian Herrick: Traced the origins of medical technology back to 1550 B.C. with mentions of intestinal parasites.
- Ruth Williams: Authored a book introducing the profession of Medical Technology.
- Dr. Douglas: Laid the groundwork for laboratory instruction in 1884.
- 1896: Establishment of the first clinical laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania.
- 1900: Employment of bacteriologists during infectious disease outbreaks led to trained laboratory technicians.
- 1911: Laboratory science recognized as critical for disease diagnosis.
- 1915: Pennsylvania State law mandated clinical laboratories in hospitals with full-time technicians.
- 1928-1945: Growth in the recognition of medical technology/CLS.
- 1928: ASCP created certification programs to ensure laboratory workers' competence.
- 1930: Organizing schools for laboratory technician training began.
- 1963-1969: Porfirio De Guia, MD, contributed to the growth of medical technology enrollment and hospital affiliations.
- 1969-1984: Velia G. Trinidad, MD, expanded hospital affiliations for intern training.
- 1984-1989: Fe N. Martinez, RMT, PhD, implemented review calls for board exam preparation.
- 1899-2006: Pricilla A. Panlasigui, CLS, PhD: Enhanced curriculum to address globalization demands and achieved program accreditations in 1993 and 2001.
- 2006-Present: Dr. Charito M. Bermido, RMT, PhD, achieved Level III re-accreditation in 2007 and initiated reforms in teaching, research, curriculum, and exam preparation.
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Explore the groundbreaking contributions of early medical pioneers like Hippocrates, Rufus of Ephesus, and Galen. This quiz delves into their innovative ideas and theories that laid the foundation for modern medicine. Test your knowledge on the evolution of medical technology and the key figures who shaped it.
