Medical Fun Facts
This heart rhythm is known as the "quivering" of the atria
What is atrial fibrillation?
The real first name of "Dr. McDreamy" on Grey's Anatomy
Who is Derek?
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper sang this hit in A Star Is Born
What is Shallow?
Tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole come from this country
What is Mexico?
This soft drink introduced the slogan "Open Happiness"
What is Coca-Cola?
This lab value measures average blood sugar over about three months.
What is hemoglobin A1C?
Hugh Laurie starred as a brilliant but grumpy doctor in this TV series
What is House?
This band told us "Don't Stop Believin'" in their iconic 1981 anthem
Who is Journey?
This Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice combined with seafood, vegetables, or egg
What is sushi?
This traditional Japanese drink is made by fermenting rice with mold and yeast
What is sake?
What hormone regulates blood sugar?
What is insulin?
George Cloney got his big break playing Dr. Doug Ross on this Chicago-based hospital
What is ER?
This pop star is known as the "Queen of Pop" with hits like Vogue and Like a Prayer
Who is Madonna?
This Italian dessert is made of coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cheese
What is tiramisu?
This Indian spiced tea is made by boiling black tea with milk, sugar, and spices like cardamom and cinnanmon
What is chai?
The average adult has how many teeth?
What is 32?
This long-running medical drama is set at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital
What is Grey's Anatomy?
"Shake it Off" and "Anti-Hero are smash hits by this singer-songwriter who started out in country music
Who is Taylor Swift?
This dessert consists of frozen fruit puree blended with sugar and churned to a creamy texture
What is sorbet?
This green powdered tea is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies
What is matcha?
This electrolyte imbalance is common in patients with kidney disease
What is high potassium/hyperkalemia?
The FOX medical drama set in Chastain Park Memorial Hospital explores ethical issues in healthcare and profit-driven medicine
What is The Resident?
Dr. Shaun Murphy, a surgical resident with autism, in the ABC drama
Who is The Good Doctor?
This Italian dessert consists of a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream "drowned" with a shot of hot expresso
What is an affogato?
This Mexican hot chocolate drink is traditionally spiced with cinnamon and served frothy
What is champurrado?