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Islamic Culture and the Medical Arts view detail comment email this

An online exhibition in honor of the 900th anniversary of the transcription of "an Arabic treatise by one of the most important medieval physicians and clinicians -- Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya' al-Razi, who worked in Baghdad in the previous century and was later known to Europe as Rhazes." This site traces the history and development of Islamic medicine. Included is a bibliography of additional readings. A transcribed interview about Islamic calligraphy is accompanied by several video clips. From the National Library of Medicine.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/islamic_medical/islamic_00.html
Topics: Health, Holidays and Observances Individually, Language, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nonfiction by Genre, Writing

Last updated Apr 7, 2004


Minhaal view detail comment email this

This is a "dual-language Arab portal that provides healthcare related information." It provides prevention and treatment information as well as coverage of diseases and conditions. As of early 2009, it is "in its Beta release currently covering a limited set of medical topics." In English and Arabic. From Mubadala Healthcare (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), in association with the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi and U.S. content providers such as WebMD.
http://www.minhaal.ae/portal/portal/mhp/HomeEN
Topics: Health

Last updated Mar 30, 2009




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