Ancient Times-Dark/Middle Ages
In primitive times, this practice was commonly used to treat illnesses believed to be caused by evil spirits
What is Trepanation?
This man is known as the "Father of Modern Microbiology"
Who is Louis Pasteur?
An early version of todays pharmacy
What is an Apothecary?
The first antibiotic discovered by Sir Alexander Flemming (hint: this was discovered by a mold growing that caused staph bacteria to die)
What is Penicillin?
The practice of providing healthcare remotely using technology
What is Telemedicine?
Hippocrates, often called the "Father of Medicine," was from this time period
What is Ancient Greece?
This individual is credited with discovering X-rays
Who is Wilhelm Röntgen?
During the Renaissance, medical knowledge was able to be widely shared due to the invention of the...
What is the printing press?
Henrietta Lacks had “immortal cells” from her cervical cancer named after her. These were called...
What are HeLa cells?
A key advantage of telemedicine
It enables remote consultations and diagnoses
Increased affordability and accessibility
This ancient civilization developed the theory of the four humors
What is Ancient Greece?
This individual promoted the use of carbolic acid as a disinfectant in surgical procedures
Who is Joseph Lister?
Louis Pasteur's most famous experiment that disproved spontaneous generation
What is the swan-neck flask experiment?
What is Polio?
What is an example of artificial intelligence in healthcare?
AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment planning
The use of acupuncture as a medical treatment began in:
What is Ancient China?
This person is credited with establishing the field of modern nursing
Who is Florence Nightingale?
The most significant medical advancement during the Renaissance (hint: Anton van Leeuwenhoek)
What is the invention of the microscope?
This disease was effectively eradicated globally by the end of the 20th century
What is smallpox?
Applying game-design elements to therapeutic processes
What is gamification in therapy?
This was a common medical treatment during the Middle Ages
What is bloodletting?
What is herbal remedies?
What is prayer?
The founder of the American Red Cross
Who is Clara Barton?
During the Renaissance, this was believed to be the primary cause of diseases like the plague
What is bad air?
What is Miasma Theory?
This was a major medical breakthrough of the 20th century (hint: Sir Alexander Flemming was the first)
What is the development of antibiotics?
This technology allows for continuous glucose monitoring in diabetic patients. (hint: this is the same for pregnancy tests)
What are biosensors?