Articles about leeches/leech therapy
In the following list you will find further interesting material on leech therapy.
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General
The Use of Leeches in Veterinary Medicine
Oct 17, 2013
In the course of the sanguisuction process, the leech releases saliva into the wound. The saliva ingredients induce anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and blood circulation enhancing effects. ...
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Leech Therapy in Reconstructive Surgery
Aug 8, 2011
Leech Therapy in Reconstructive Surgery
A video showing the salvage of amputated finger by leech therapy. For the video: click here
moreHis Subject: Highly Evolved And Exquisitely Thirsty
Feb 7, 2006
The tub full of leeches sat on a Table in Mark Siddall`s office at the American Museum of Natural History
The leeches, each in inch long and covered in orange polka dots, were swimming lazily through the water.
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Stuck on you
Nov 4, 2004
Helen Pilcher wades in to find out how these creatures could help the arthritic.
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Recent studies are pointing the way for new uses of an ancient treatment - leeches.
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