Brain Flexibility: The Remarkable Story of Neuroplasticity Shariq AliValueversity In a rehabilitation center, a patient was repeatedly trying to lift a small ball with his hand under the guidance of his therapist. What seemed like a simple task appeared almost… Read More »Brain Flexibility: The Remarkable Story of Neuroplasticity

William Osler: The Patient’s Bedside and Medical Education Shariq AliValueversity In a hospital ward in Baltimore, a group of medical students stood around their teacher. The professor gently closed the thick medical textbook lying on the table and said with… Read More »William Osler: The Patient’s Bedside and Medical Education

Ibn al-Nafis: The Secret of Blood Circulation Shariq AliValueversity In a small study chamber of a madrasa in Damascus, a young physician was deeply absorbed in reading an ancient medical text. The book belonged to the great Greek physician Galen,… Read More »Ibn al-Nafis: The Secret of Blood Circulation

Sushruta: The First Plastic Surgeon in Human History Shariq AliValueversity In the ancient city of Kashi, a few young students sat quietly in a room watching their teacher with great attention. The teacher was carefully slicing a pumpkin with a… Read More »Sushruta: The First Plastic Surgeon in Human History

Sun Tzu: The Philosopher of War Strategy Shariq AliValueversity In the courtyard of an ancient Chinese royal palace, an unusual scene unfolded. The king of the state of Wu had summoned a young military strategist named Sun Tzu to test… Read More »Sun Tzu: The Philosopher of War Strategy