Medicine - Treatment and cures of illness and disease Flashcards
What were some traditional treatments in the medieval times?
herbal medicines, bleeding, using urine to diagnose illness and Zodiac charts
What did barber surgeons do?
Cut hair, set broken limbs, did bloodletting and simple surgery
Why did people use blood leeches in the medieval times?
were believed to remove ‘impure’ blood from the body, leaving ‘good blood’, and helping to balance the four humours
What did James Simpson do in the modern period?
In 1847 used chloroform for women in childbirth. Queen Victoria used it in 1853
What did Joseph Lister do?
soaked instruments, dressings, and wounds in carbolic acid the first antiseptic
What was Marie Curies discovery of radium and polonium used for?
These elements were used to destroy cancer cells using radiotherapy
What did Florey and Chain do?
Read Fleming’s work and built on it. The government funded them as it knew war was likely soon. They developed an effective drug,
What is a modern concern about antibiotics?
antibiotic resistant bacteria
What did Barnard do?
the first heart transplant in 1967.
What are Modern advances in cancer treatment and surgery?
-radiation therapy
-chemotherapy
keyhole surgery
-microsurgery
-surgery using robotic aids
What are some alternative treatments that became popular at the end of the 20th century?
- Homeopathy
- Acupuncture
- Aromatherapy
- Hypnotherapy
