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<p>In this episode we discuss the Islamic Golden Age, specifically the factors that led to the scientific advances in the Islamic world, the contribution of Islamic teachings to the way Islamic scientists developed their ideas, as well as the specific contributions of the Islamic world to science and medicine. How did medical education look like? What kind of treatments did Islamic physicians employ in the hospitals? In what field of medicine did Muslim doctors excel in?</p><br><p>The cover art for this episode is a painting of al-Razi, coming from Science Museum Group, in the United Kingdom.</p> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/5955624">LeechFest Early Access Feed</a><br><p> See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
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