MLSP111

• Who is known as the Father of Medicine?

  Hippocrates
• What was Galen's contribution to the understanding of diabetes?

  He described diabetes as diarrhea of urine and established a relationship between fluid intake and urine volume.
• What are the four humors identified in ancient medicine?

  Blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile
• How did Hippocrates contribute to the diagnosis of disease?

  He tested urine, listened to the lungs, and observed outward appearances.
• What is the significance of the electron microscope in medical technology?

  It allows for the visualization of structures at a much higher resolution than light microscopes.
• What advancements in medical technology have improved quality of life and increased life expectancy?

  Prosthetics, robotics, keyhole surgery, genetic engineering, and telemedicine.
• Where was the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines established?

  Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz Manila.
• Who reopened the Manila Public Health Laboratory in 1945?

  Dr. Pio de Roda.
• What was the role of Dr. Prudencia Sta. Ana in the training program for medical technology?

  She prepared a six-month formal syllabus for the training program.
• What year was the 4-year course in BS Medical Technology approved by the Bureau of Private Education?

  1954.
• Which institution opened the first school of Medical Technology in the Philippines?

  Manila Sanitarium and Hospital.
• Who was the first graduate of the medical technology program?

  Dr. Jesse Umali.
• In what year did UST offer medical technology as an elective for pharmacy students?

  1957.
• When was Medical Technology recognized as an official program in the Philippines?

  1961.
• What are the key developments in the history of medical technology in the Philippines?

  • Establishment of the first clinical laboratory by the US army.
  • Reopening of the Manila Public Health Laboratory by Dr. Pio de Roda.
  • Development of a formal training program for medical technology.
  • Approval of a 4-year BS Medical Technology course in 1954.
  • Opening of the first school of Medical Technology at Manila Sanitarium and Hospital.
  • Recognition of Medical Technology as an official program in 1961.
• What is the title of Lesson #1 in the study material?

  History of Medical Technology Profession
• Who is known as the Father of Medicine?

  Hippocrates
• What methods did Hippocrates use for diagnosing disease?

  Testing urine, listening to the lungs, and observing outward appearances
• What did Galen describe diabetes as?

  Diarrhea of urine
• What relationship did Galen establish regarding urine?

  He established a relationship between fluid intake and urine volume
• What are the four humors described by Galen?

  Blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile
• What is uroscopy?

  The examination of urine for diagnostic purposes
• When was the first book about the characteristics of urine written?

  900 AD
• What are the steps in diagnosing before modern techniques?

  1. Macroscopic Examination (Preliminary)

  • Qualitative Assessment

  1. Microscopic Examination
  2. Further Testing
  3. Chemistry Test (Molecular Tests)
• What was the method of water casting in medieval Europe?

  Uroscopy: observing urine in a decorative flask for color, density, and quality
• Why were medical practitioners in the 11th century limited in their examinations?

  They were not allowed to examine patients and relied on patient descriptions
• What advancements occurred in the 18th century regarding diagnosis?

  Mechanical techniques and dissection of cadavers provided more objective and accurate diagnoses
• What was John Hutchinson known for in the 19th century?

  Inventing the spirometer for measuring vital capacity of lungs
• What did Jules Herisson invent in the 19th century?

  The sphygmomanometer for measuring blood pressure
• How was chemistry used in the 19th century for medical diagnosis?

  It was used for diagnosing diabetes, anemia, diphtheria, and syphilis
• Who invented the stethoscope and in what year?

  Rene Laennec in 1816
• What was the significance of the microscope developed by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek?

  It was developed for medical purposes due to advances in lenses and lower costs
• What did Hermann von Helmholz invent in 1850?

  The ophthalmoscope
• What was the purpose of the laryngoscope devised by Manuel Garcia?

  To observe the throat and larynx using two mirrors
• Who discovered X-rays and in what year?

  Wilhelm Roentgen in 1859
• What was the impact of X-rays in medicine?


  They allowed physicians to view the inside of the body without surgery
• What did William Einthoven invent in 1903?

  The electrocardiograph
• What was the Kenny method developed for?

  It was developed for the treatment of polio using hot packs and muscle manipulation
• What year was the Drinker respirator invented and by whom?

  1927 by Philip Drinker
• What was the purpose of the heart-lung machine invented in 1939?

  To assist in surgeries by maintaining circulation and oxygenation