The History of Medical Technology

Medicine and Diagnosis

• Hippocrates is considered the 'Father of Medicine'.

Humorism in Ancient Greece

• Ancient Greek physicians assessed disorders by measuring body fluids to balance the four humors: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.
• The balance of these humors was believed to be essential for good health.

Pioneers in Medicine

• Greek physician Alcmaeon first established the relationship between fluid intake and urine volume.

Medieval Medicine

• In medieval Europe, a common practice for diagnosis was uroscopy, or examining the patient's urine.

Medieval Regulations

• In the early 11th century, monks were not allowed to practice medicine.

19th Century Medical Devices

• One device used by physicians in the 19th century for measuring blood pressure was the sphygmograph.

Early Diagnostic Techniques

• In the 19th century, diabetes was diagnosed using chemistry.

Advances in Medicine

• The onset of mechanical and chemical devices led to the development of more accurate diagnostic tools in medicine.

CDC Regulation

• In the mid-1900s, technical laboratories regulated by the CDC in the US were used to monitor and respond to disease outbreaks.

Electron Microscopy

• The electron microscopy contributed to the discovery of viruses and other microorganisms in the field of medical technology.

Computer-Aided Research

• The adaptation of computers facilitated the development of advanced statistical analysis and modeling in medical research.

Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the history of medical technology in a global context. Learn about the early beliefs on disease, influential figures like Hippocrates and Galen, and the development of rudimentary medical practices.