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What type of degree is typically required to become a biomedical engineer?
Biomedical engineering
What is the term for the process of surgically removing an organ, such as the appendix?
Appendectomy
What wearable technology monitors heart rate, steps, and sleep patterns?
Fitness tracker or smartwatch.
The first ever vaccine was developed to combat what disease?
Smallpox
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Which Singapore agency is responsible for regulating healthcare products, including medical devices?
Health Sciences Authority (HSA).
What does the term "intubation" refer to in emergency medicine?
The insertion of a tube into the airway to assist with breathing.
What is the term for using sound waves to visualize internal organs?
Ultrasound
What medical breakthrough is Alexander Fleming credited with discovering?
Penicillin.
What chronic disease affects insulin production in the pancreas?
Diabetes mellitus.
What is the job title for someone who ensures medical devices meet quality and safety standards in Singapore?
Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs Specialist.
What is the medical term for a procedure that uses a balloon to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels?
Angioplasty
What innovative technology allows doctors to practice surgery on virtual patients?
Surgical simulation or virtual reality (VR) technology
What invention allowed non-invasive imaging of the body in 1895?
X-ray.
Which disease is caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria?
Tuberculosis (TB).
What is the name of the leading medical technology incubator located in Biopolis, Singapore?
A*STAR's Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub).
What is the term for a diagnostic procedure that uses a small camera to examine the inside of the colon?
Colonoscopy.
What is the name of the implantable device that helps regulate abnormal heart rhythms?
Pacemaker.
What was the first successful organ to be transplanted?
Kidney.
What neurological condition is characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline?
Alzheimer's disease.
What scholarship in Singapore supports students pursuing studies in biomedical and MedTech-related fields?
The A*STAR Graduate Scholarship
What is the term for a minimally invasive surgical procedure using a thin, flexible tube with a camera and instruments?
Endoscopy.
What emerging technology allows for 3D printing of human tissues and organs?
Bioprinting
What is the name of the first artificial heart successfully implanted in a human?
Jarvik-7.
What rare genetic disorder causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus affecting the lungs and digestive system?
Cystic fibrosis