Modern Medicine (c.1900–Present)

Question 1

Who discovered penicillin?

Answer 1

Alexander Fleming (1928)

Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered.

Question 2

What was the significance of Florey & Chain in the 1940s?

Answer 2

Mass-produced penicillin in WWII

This helped save countless lives during the war.

Question 3

What major discovery did Watson & Crick make in 1953?

Answer 3

DNA Discovery

This discovery led to advancements in gene therapy.

Question 4

What are ‘Magic Bullets’ in medicine?

Answer 4

First targeted drugs to cure diseases

An example is Salvarsan 606.

Question 5

When was the first heart transplant performed?

Answer 5

1967

This marked a significant advancement in surgical procedures.

Question 6

What are keyhole and laser surgery known for?

Answer 6

Minimally invasive techniques

These techniques reduce recovery time and patient discomfort.

Question 7

What does NHS stand for and when was it established?

Answer 7

National Health Service (1948)

It provided free healthcare for all in the UK.

Question 8

Name two significant vaccination campaigns and their years.

Answer 8

Polio (1950s), MMR (1988)

These campaigns played crucial roles in public health.

Question 9

What lifestyle awareness campaigns have been implemented?

Answer 9

Smoking bans, obesity campaigns

These campaigns aim to improve public health outcomes.