Among these discoveries in astronomy, chemistry, and metallurgy, scholars developed techniques for medicine such as the distillation and use of alcohol as an antiseptic, which is still being used in hospitals today. Not only did these discoveries lead to lasting improvements in medicine in the Muslim world, but through the influence of early Islamic and Arabian hospitals, medical institutions around the world were introduced to various new concepts and structures, increasing the efficiency and cleanliness which can still be found in modern-day institutions.
Among these astronomical, chemical, and metallurgical discoveries, scholars created methods in medicine such as distillation and alcohol use as an antiseptic, which is still used in hospitals today. Not only did these findings enhance lasting medical improvements in the Muslim world, but through the influence of early Islamic and Arabian hospitals, various new concepts and structures were introduced to medical institutions worldwide, increasing efficiency and cleanliness that can be observed in modern-day facilities.