Al-Kindi. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria/ Arab America Contributing Writer The history of medicine is one of constant change, as diverse cultures, ideas, and discoveries combine to reshape our health knowledge. One of the most important stages in this process happened during the Islamic Golden Age, 8th-13th century, when Arab academics and physicians … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer The Islamic Golden Age, lasting from the 7th century to the 13th century, was an extraordinarily impactful event for Arabs and Muslims throughout the Mediterranean and beyond. However, one area that we might not always think about when it comes to the Islamic Golden Age is Northern … Continued
This is the twenty-third in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. John Mason, contributing writer, writes about our twenty-third pathbreaker, Bassem Youssef. Born in Egypt to Muslim parents, Bassam Youssef is a renowned figure in the realms of comedy, activism, and medicine. Fleeing Egypt due to his comedic criticism of the government, he came to the U.S. in his journey from cardiology to satirical comedy and the role of political activist.
Emirati woman picks up medication delivery from the drone technology, “Robot Doc” in Dubai. Picture credits to Screen Grab, Gulf News. By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Turning healthcare around Healthcare technology is not an unfamiliar phrase and it has become a focal point of discussion in many hospitals across the world. Some … Continued
By Raed Al-Naser / Arab America Contributing Writer National Arab American Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of Arab Americans to our society, culture, and history. As we celebrate this month, it is important to take a closer look at the health of Arab Americans. A population whose health needs and risks … Continued
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has been a very stressful time for individuals, families, and institutions and efforts to get the population vaccinated are still underway, but obstacles, such as vaccine hesitancy or straight out refusal are still very present. This survey is designed to obtain more information about … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Abū al-Qāsim Khalaf ibn al-‘Abbās al-Zahrāwī al-Ansari, popularly known as Al-Zahrawi, was an Arab Andalusian physician, surgeon, and chemist. Considered to be the greatest surgeon of the Middle Ages, he has been described as the father of surgery. Al-Zahrawi’s principal work is the Kitab al-Tasrif, a … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer National Doctors’ Day is held on March 30 every year in the US. It is a day to honor and celebrate the compassionate physicians who selflessly serve their country by healing the sick and treating the wounded. The day was started in 1933 by Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles … Continued
BY: Haya Bacharouch/Ambassador Blogger On International Women’s Day, I remembered a rare disorder. I remembered my sister and all the girls who have been diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, a rare neurological degenerative disorder that affects one out of every 10,000 female births worldwide. Rett Syndrome is a devastating disorder. I lived with my sister for … Continued
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