scholarly journals A critique on Avicenna’s (980 – 1037 A.D) studies on anatomy of the upper respiratory system and some otorhinolaryngologic concepts

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedzisai Mazengenya ◽  
Rashid Bhikha
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Human Anatomy ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Ibn Sina ◽  
Islamic Medicine ◽  
12Th Century ◽  
Upper Respiratory

Background: Avicenna (also known as Ibn Sina) was arguably one of the outstanding medical scientists and physicians of the time. He made significant contributions in the development of various medical fields in the golden age of Islamic medicine (9-12th century AD) and in Europe. Ibn Sina contributed immensely to human anatomy, physiology, pathology and management of most disorders of the human body. Of paramount importance was the systemic description of the anatomy of various organs and surgical interventions associated with the problems. Although neither formal dissection nor surgical training was recorded during his time, the anatomic and surgical information presented in the Canon of Medicine is congruent with modern advancement. The current study was undertaken to compare Avicenna’s anatomy of the ear, nose, oral cavity, throat and larynx to modern anatomical texts.Methods: The current work analysed the anatomy information on the ear, nose, oral cavity, throat and the larynx as presented in volumes one and three of the Canon of Medicine. The information was compared to modern anatomic descriptions.Results: Avicenna described correctly the anatomy and functions of the external and internal ear, nose, oral cavity, parts of the throat and larynx. He described voice production in the larynx and subsequent contributions on the nose, uvula and tongue in shaping the syllables. The functional aspects, disorders and their management associated with the ear and the upper respiratory system were also described.Conclusions: The findings show that Ibn Sina’s contributions had a major influence on the development and advancement of medical practise. His anatomic explanations are comparable to modern knowledge on the subject. They also show that the Canon of Medicine is still a valuable book in the study of the history of medicine.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.16(2) 2017 p.188-193

scholarly journals Explanation and elucidation of cancer in reference to Greco-Arabic literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-189
Author(s):  
Wasim Ahmad ◽  
Mohd Zulkifle ◽  
Hamiduddin ◽  
Sadaf Afreen ◽  
Obaidur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
The Body ◽  
Arabic Literature ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Ibn Sina ◽  
Bowel Cleansing ◽  
Muslim Scholars

Muslim scholars made tremendous contribution in various fields of science and their benefaction of work exhibits in all branches of medicine. Cancer is discussed by then Muslim scholars like Ibn Sina, Razi , Ismail Jurjani ,Hunain b. Ishaque, Rabban Tabri, Ahmad b. Mohammad Tabri, , Ibn ul Quff, Ibn Zuhr etc. In their descriptions cancer means Sartan (crab) as it reflects the true character of disease, since it sticks to the part stubbornly like a Sartan. Galen states that Sartan is the result of an excess of black bile. It may be due to an excessive hotness and dryness of liver by which consumed foods transform into irritant morbid matter. Concurrently, the spleen becomes weak and is unable to absorb the Sawda (black bile). Muslim scholars classified and distinguished clearly among the varieties of cancer in relation to specific organs such as eye, stomach, bladder, penis, uterus, mouth, and nerve tumours. The need of the hour is to evaluate and analyse the disease along with its pathophysiology, predisposing factors, differential diagnosis, and varieties of therapeutic paradigms that include nutrition, drugs, Ishal (bowel cleansing), Tanqia (evacuation of morbid matter from the body), surgical and non surgical interventions i.e. leaching , Amal kai (cauterization). Since the cancer is spreading at an incredible rate in both developed and developing countries but no way of relief is ensured yet in any system of medicine. Greco-Arabic literature has rich potential to intervene in palliative way in such dreadful disease. Likewise, Ray born Razi asserted that when cancer is at the beginning, it can be kept stationary and can be prevented from ulceration. This systematic review highlights relevant Greco-Arabic literature on cancer. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.18(2) 2019 p.184-189

Urgensi Ilmu Kedokteran Islam dengan Hukum Islam (Studi Identifikasi Deoxrybo Nucleic Acid (DNA) terhadap Sepersusuan)

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-146
Author(s):  
Li’izza Diana Manzil
Keyword(s):  
Nucleic Acid ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Dna Identification ◽  
Islamic Medicine ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
The Status ◽  
Brothers And Sisters

One sign of the rapidly growing world of medical science is its success in making one discovery about Deoxrybo Nucleid Acid (DNA). Islam does not prohibit the practice of DNA identification because it can be used in determining the legal status of relative relationships and related marital prohibitions among families because of the similarity of DNA genes between parents and their children. In Islam marriage prohibition can also occur between brothers and sisters. DNA identification can be done between siblings as a result of the presence of gene elements in breast milk. In addition, breast milk can also develop bone and grow meat if breastfeeding at least five times suction. But the results of DNA tests conducted between siblings cannot be more accurate if done to find relationships of parents and children. From this it clearly proves that Islamic medicine has an urgent value to Islamic law. This can be seen from one of its axiology in determining the status of brotherhood.

AVICENNA - HISTORY'S PRODIGY

2021 ◽  
Vol 02 (06) ◽  
pp. 16-19
Author(s):  
Shakhnoza Ganieva ◽  
◽  
Professor Kamola Baltabayevna Akilova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Life Experience ◽  
Major Work ◽  
Ibn Sina ◽  
Russian Academy Of Sciences ◽  
12Th Century ◽  
The World ◽  
The Veil ◽  
Academy Of Sciences

The earliest of the manuscripts available in the world, "Kitab al-Qanun fi-t-tibb" ("Canon of Medicine"), by the great Abu Ali ibn Sina (980-1037), dating back to the 12th century, is kept in the Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg. This major work has been the most complete encyclopedia of medicine for a millennium. As early as in the 12th century, it was translated in Europe from Arabic into Latin by the Italian Gerard of Cremona (1114-1187) and then disseminated in many manuscripts. "The Canon of Medicine," Avicenna began writing when he was twenty years old and completed this work in 1020-at the age of forty, when Avicenna's medical and life experience was vast. This article is just an attempt to lift the veil over the mystery of the genius' formation, and how this priceless folio, created in the ancient Uzbek land, came to St. Petersburg.

scholarly journals New prospects for local etiotropic treatment of acute respiratory viral infections

2019 ◽  
pp. 105-108
Author(s):  
A. A. Krivopalov ◽  
V. A. Shatalov ◽  
S. V. Shervashidze
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Safety Profile ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
High Efficacy ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Respiratory Viral Infections

According to WHO, the respiratory system diseases are currently inside the ten most common pathologies. The modern strategy for treating influenza and ARVI gives priority to the antiviral and immunostimulating agents, but the symptomatic drugs, which include preparations based on silver and its compounds, also play an important role. The large positive experience in using silver preparations supported by numerous clinical studies shows their high efficacy and satisfactory safety profile in the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the nose and upper respiratory tract in children and adults.

Tayādhūq (Theodocus/Théodoros) and his role in the formation of Islamic medicine

2021 ◽  
pp. 096777202110525
Author(s):  
Samet Şenel ◽  
Halil İbrahim Yılmaz
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Ibn Sina ◽  
Islamic World ◽  
Islamic Medicine ◽  
Early Islamic

Tayādhūq, also known as Theodocus/Théodoros (d. early 8th century AD), was educated in the Gondēs̲h̲āpūr School and served the Sassanid kings. During this period, he contacted the Umayyad court and became the physician of Hajjāj ibn Yūsuf (d. 715 AD), the general governor of the Eastern regions of the caliphate. In addition to his knowledge on the Sassanid scientific tradition, Tayādhūq had a significant role in transferring this tradition to the Islamic world. His ideas were later followed by polymath physicians such as Rhazes (Abū Bakr al-Rāzī, d. 925 AD), Avicenna (Ibn Sīnā, d. 1037 AD), and others who lived after him. His medical works were of great importance to the development of early Islamic medicine. Therefore, this study will attempt to illuminate this forgotten scholar's medical knowledge, the works he produced, and finally illustrate his influences on later Muslim physicians.

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