Trivia

Disease

What groundbreaking medical technology achievement marked a significant advancement in treating a common neurological condition?

Technology

First described in 1950, what technology wasn’t applied to medicine until the 2000s, and is now exploding on the world stage?

Packaging

Invented in 1967, what device saved countless children from being poisoned?

Surgery

What device introduced 25 years ago changed the path of cardiac and other surgeries?

Vaccinations

What device, invented by a Scottish Physician, has made today's mass vaccinations possible?

Lifestyle

It's March Madness! What organization was founded by a small group of physical educators and physicians who recognized that health problems were associated with certain lifestyle choices, especially smoking and lack of exercise?

Inventions

What life-saving device was first built from orange juice cans, used auto parts, and sausage casings?

Telehealth

Telehealth services exploded during the COVID pandemic, but when and where was it first put into practice?

Surgery

In December 1982, what aluminum and polyurethane medical device "captivated the world?"

Education

In November 1848, what was the first medical school to open for women?

Health & Wellbeing

What once experimental treatment has become a vital cancer-fighting tool?

Vaccinations

In September 1994, what innovation helped to eradicate a disease in the Americas, yet sadly still persists today in some countries?

Diagnostics

What invention — which was awarded a Nobel Prize nearly 20 years ago— played a great role in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic?

Health & Wellbeing

In July 1965, what landmark amendment was passed that helped drive medical innovation and improve the quality of healthcare?

Education

At the turn of the 19th century, what industry was so dangerous that surgeons became specially trained to address the unique injuries of its employees?

Lifestyle

Around 100 years ago, what discovery was made that is considered one of the greatest breakthroughs in medical history, saving millions of lives around the world?

Diagnostics

In June 2000, what project began that has transformed medicine and research, including the study of different cancers and the development of more advanced diagnostic tests?

Sports History

It’s March Madness! But what medical device helped a special group of WWII veterans enjoy playing basketball in 1945 and then helped the game become one of the first Paralympic sports?

Diagnostics

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, this month’s question hails from Ireland. What Irish-born medical device changed the face of esophageal function testing?

Advertising

The Super Bowl has been used to showcase many brands’ best — and most expensive — commercials. What medical device was used to help reveal the best Super Bowl commercial?

Inventions

What common medical adapter that can reduce hospital-acquired infections shares its name with a traditional holiday symbol?

Health & Wellbeing

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, a balance of what four things was essential to good health in Colonial America?

Diagnostics

What instrument was essential to the development of modern-day electrocardiogram?

Surgery

What device commonly used in cardivascular procedures is believed to be named for a dentist?

Diagnostics

What well-known fictional device is now being developed as a real medical device?

Historical Devices

What major event in history was a catalyst for advancements in prosthetics?

Inventions

Scientists may have finally found a cure for diabetes by bioprinting this organ.

Historical Devices

This medical device, once also used to castrate horses, was used to remove tumors, cysts, and hemorroids in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Historical Devices

Vacuum cleaners were used in what medical device in the early 20th century?