Modern Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
Genetics
A
- Mendel during C19th: Human characteristics can be passed down
2
Q
Causes (2)
A
- DNA in 1953 by Crick + Watson
- Lifestyle choices
3
Q
Prevention (7)
A
- Technological advancements
- X-rays
- CT scans
- Ultrasounds
- Blood testing
- Pressure monitor
- Government lifestyle campaigns
4
Q
Treatments (3)
A
- Magic bullets (Salvarson 606, Prontosil) Ehrlich
- Antibodies
- Mass vaccinations
5
Q
High-tech and medical surgeries (4)
A
- Dialysis
- Prosthetic limbs
- Keyhole surgery
- Endoscopes
6
Q
When was the NHS introduced?
A
1948
7
Q
Penicillin (3)
A
- Flemming 1928
- Florey + Chain 1939
- Mass-produced for D-Day in 1944
8
Q
Diagnosis for the fight against lung cancer (3)
A
- Cough blood
- Weight loss
- CT scan given
9
Q
Treatment for the fight against lung cancer (3)
A
- Surgery
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
10
Q
Prevention for the fight against lung cancer (5)
A
- TV adverts for cigarettes banned in 1965
- Tax
- Ban in public places
- In 2007 legal age for tobacco was raised to 18
- Standardised cigarette packaging
11
Q
What percentage of people were saved by penicillin during the war?
A
- 15%
- But saved millions of lives
