Obstetrics and Gynecology

New Research on Obstetrics and Gynecology from Indiana University Summarized

Published in Women's Health Weekly, September 15th, 2011

2011 SEP 15 -- According to the authors of a study from Indianapolis, Indiana, "The great 11th-12th century Persian physician Seyed Esmail Jorjani (known as Hakim Jorjani) is known for his 750,000 word encyclopedia of medicine, the Treasure of King Khwarazm, which has been ranked along with Avicenna's Canon and the works of Haly Abbas."

"Translations of this work provide modern readers with a detailed insight into medical practice in medieval Persia. Parts of the Treasure are devoted to guidance about midwifery and perinatal care," wrote S.F. Hosseini and colleagues, Indiana University.

The researchers concluded: "In this article we...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2011-09-15)

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