Islamic hospitals wards pharmacies medical records

Medieval Islamic hospitals had wards, pharmacies, and patient records

Hospitals in the Islamic world developed separate wards, pharmacies, written patient records, and organized hygiene. Many of these features would still look familiar in a modern hospital. Medical books also helped carry some of this knowledge into Europe.

St. Elmo’s fire glows around sharp tips

St. Elmo’s fire appears when a strong electric field makes the air around an object glow. Sharp points make the electric field stronger, so the glow often forms around things like ship masts, church spires, and horns. In moist air, it begins at about 100 kV/m.

Cooking dinner can expose a family to dangerous air pollution

Billions of people still cook with open fires or inefficient stoves burning wood, charcoal, coal or other polluting fuels. Smoke can build up inside homes, increasing the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular disease. Women and young children often experience greater exposure because they spend more time near cooking areas. A familiar daily activity can become a major source of long-term health risk.

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Medieval Islamic hospitals had wards, pharmacies, and patient records

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