Linked diseases to the microbe that caused them by using a dying technique.
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How was Chicken Cholera discovered and by who?
Charles Chamberland. He left cholera culture on his desk and injected the chickens when he returned. The chickens survived and worked out the chicken cholera had been weakened (attenuated).
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How was Salvarsan 606 discovered?
By Paul Ehrlich. His team decided to serach for an arsenic compound that was a magic bullet for syphilis. After perserverance and teamwork, they discovered Salvarsan 606.
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How did the Human Genome Project help the development of medicine?
Able to identify every gene in the body. Could link hereditary diseases to the corresponding genes in order to find treatments/cures/preventions.
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Who were Philantropists?
Rich people who helped the poor. E.g. Famous chocolate makers tried to provide quality homes and improve lifestyles for workers at their factories.
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What was the Beveridge report about?
Argued that people should have the right to be free from want, disease, ignorance, squalor and idleness.
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When was the NHS first introduced?
1948
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What were the factors that led to the NHS's formation?
Liberal Government Acts, social attitudes - depression, war - air raids giving free treatments, Beveridge Report - "5 giants", Labour Victory - looking for improvements in society..
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What were the initial problems of the NHS?
Demand greater than expected, governments reduced how much of NHS was free, long waiting lists - increase in private health insurance, longer life expectancie meaning more costs towards elderly.s
How have advances in communication helped medicine?
Scientists from all over the world able to share their ideas and findings. Long-distance travel cheaper and easier. Government-funded research more shared.
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How have advances in technology helped to diagnose and treat conditions?
Ultrasound allows viewing inside body. MRI scanner allows visualisation of internal structures. Endoscope allowing viewing inside body. People can monitor their own health.
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What are the benefits of the NHS?
Free healthcare. Life expectancy risen. Free childhood vaccinations.
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What is the role of WHO?
Global childhood vaccinations to eradicate smallpox, polio, malaria and tuberculosis.
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How was Chicken Cholera discovered and by who?
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Charles Chamberland. He left cholera culture on his desk and injected the chickens when he returned. The chickens survived and worked out the chicken cholera had been weakened (attenuated).
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How was Salvarsan 606 discovered?
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How did the Human Genome Project help the development of medicine?
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