Health and the People: 1900-2000 Modern Medicine Flashcards
When did the Liberal Government come to power?
1906
Who is most associated with the discovery of penicillin?
Alexander Flemming
Which event helped accelerate the development of penicillin?
WW2
What was thalidomide introduced to help with?
Sleeping pill
Why was thalidomide discontinued?
When taken by pregnant women it led to birth deformities.
Name a positive consequence of thalidomide.
It led to tougher drug testing and an approval process for new drugs.
What year was the NHS set up?
1948
What is ‘holistic’ medicine?
Usually old treatment using herbs or working ‘in harmony’ with the body rather than using chemicals to improve conditions.
Name the pandemic which spread around the world in 1918.
Spanish Lady
How many people died from this pandemic?
20-40 million people
What does CCS stand for?
Casualty Clearing Station
What was the CCS?
In 1915 they were set up near the front line to evacuate casualties as soon as possible.
What technological breakthroughs were made during WW1?
Blood transfusions, Thomas Splint, skin grafts, use of mobile x-ray machines.
Who first started skin grafts and set up a special hospital repairs? (Early plastic surgery)
Harold Gillies
What is a CT Scan?
Allows surgeons to see tissue as well as bone in three dimensional images.
