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Leeches are making a medical comeback—here's why we should celebrate it
The medicinal leech was once widespread in Britain and Ireland. Their popular use in medicine resulted in a lucrative international market in the 18th and 19th centuries. They seem to have been a ...
Rising Kashmir3d
Leech therapy makes a comeback in Kashmir as people seek traditional healing
As the people of Kashmir celebrate Navroz, the ancient tradition of leech therapy, locally known as Drekah, is experiencing a ...
Deccan Herald3d
In the shadow of modern medicine, leech therapy continues to ‘heal’ in Kashmir
Leech therapy, which was commonly used in medieval medicine, involves applying live leeches to treat various conditions, ...
Global South World on MSN2d
Centuries-old Indian 'leech theraphy' offer healing in Kashmir: Video
The practice, rooted in ancient medicinal traditions, involves using live leeches to extract "impure" blood from the body.
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Interview with Dr. Ashley Leech on the potential implications of Medicare Part D covering medications for obesity treatment.
Ashley Leech is an assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of ...
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Biology GCSE: Infested by leeches
In this short film Dr Michael Mosley interviews a surgeon who is pioneering the use of leeches in medical research. He allows a leech to attach to his arm and suck his blood, the mouth of the ...