"Melancholia" seems to be the oldest term used to describe the manifestations of depression. Throughout the history of medicine, melancholia has been the focus of consideration of many scholars who have prov..."Melancholia" seems to be the oldest term used to describe the manifestations of depression. Throughout the history of medicine, melancholia has been the focus of consideration of many scholars who have provided varying definitions of this disorder and its manifestations. This continual process has resulted in the gradual development of the concept of melancholia over time. Persian scholars were among the scientists who have studied the melancholia and contributed to its concept. One figure, Al-Akhawayni Bukhari(?-983 AD), a Persian physician whose reputation was based on the treatment of patients with mental problems, investigated this disorder. He described Melancholia and explained its clinical manifestations and treatment methods. AlAkhawayni provided an early classification of the patients suffering from this disorder. Since the medieval Persian concept of melancholia is not well-known, this paper aims to review Al-Akhawayni's 10 th century knowledge on melancholia which can represent the early concept of this disorder in the Near East.展开更多
The art of orthopedics traces its history back to ancient civilizations like those of the Egyptians. The evolution of this branch of medicine is indebted to investigations of many scientists, including Greek, Roman an...The art of orthopedics traces its history back to ancient civilizations like those of the Egyptians. The evolution of this branch of medicine is indebted to investigations of many scientists, including Greek, Roman and Persian scholars. The Persian physician Avicenna(980-1037 AD) is one such scientist who investigated different aspects of orthopedics. It is possible to analyze Avicenna's knowledge of orthopedics and his contributions to this branch of medicine by an examination of his epic encyclopedia of medicine, Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb(The Canon of Medicine).展开更多
Ibn Sina(980-1037 AD),known by his full name Abu Ali al-Hussain ibn Abdallah ibn Sina and the Latin name‘Avicenna’,was a Persian scholar who is primarily remembered for his contributions to the science of medicine.H...Ibn Sina(980-1037 AD),known by his full name Abu Ali al-Hussain ibn Abdallah ibn Sina and the Latin name‘Avicenna’,was a Persian scholar who is primarily remembered for his contributions to the science of medicine.He authored Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb(The Canon of Medicine).Sections of his work are devoted to detailed descriptions of a number of infectious illnesses,particularly rabies.Avicenna described rabies in humans and animals and explained its clinical manifestations,route of transmission,and treatment methods.In this article,our goal is to discuss Avicenna’s 11th-century points of view on rabies and compare them with modern medical knowledge.展开更多
文摘"Melancholia" seems to be the oldest term used to describe the manifestations of depression. Throughout the history of medicine, melancholia has been the focus of consideration of many scholars who have provided varying definitions of this disorder and its manifestations. This continual process has resulted in the gradual development of the concept of melancholia over time. Persian scholars were among the scientists who have studied the melancholia and contributed to its concept. One figure, Al-Akhawayni Bukhari(?-983 AD), a Persian physician whose reputation was based on the treatment of patients with mental problems, investigated this disorder. He described Melancholia and explained its clinical manifestations and treatment methods. AlAkhawayni provided an early classification of the patients suffering from this disorder. Since the medieval Persian concept of melancholia is not well-known, this paper aims to review Al-Akhawayni's 10 th century knowledge on melancholia which can represent the early concept of this disorder in the Near East.
文摘The art of orthopedics traces its history back to ancient civilizations like those of the Egyptians. The evolution of this branch of medicine is indebted to investigations of many scientists, including Greek, Roman and Persian scholars. The Persian physician Avicenna(980-1037 AD) is one such scientist who investigated different aspects of orthopedics. It is possible to analyze Avicenna's knowledge of orthopedics and his contributions to this branch of medicine by an examination of his epic encyclopedia of medicine, Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb(The Canon of Medicine).
文摘Ibn Sina(980-1037 AD),known by his full name Abu Ali al-Hussain ibn Abdallah ibn Sina and the Latin name‘Avicenna’,was a Persian scholar who is primarily remembered for his contributions to the science of medicine.He authored Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb(The Canon of Medicine).Sections of his work are devoted to detailed descriptions of a number of infectious illnesses,particularly rabies.Avicenna described rabies in humans and animals and explained its clinical manifestations,route of transmission,and treatment methods.In this article,our goal is to discuss Avicenna’s 11th-century points of view on rabies and compare them with modern medical knowledge.
