Hirudo Therapy and Science II

Leech therapy: help with osteoarthritis, back pain and high blood pressure

Leech therapy: help with osteoarthritis, back p...

Leech therapy: help with osteoarthritis, back pain and high blood pressure Leech therapy - sounds disgusting, but can work wonders - especially in pain. The use of small bloodsuckers is...

Leech therapy: help with osteoarthritis, back p...

Leech therapy: help with osteoarthritis, back pain and high blood pressure Leech therapy - sounds disgusting, but can work wonders - especially in pain. The use of small bloodsuckers is...

Scientific studies into treatment of gonarthrosis with Hirudo Medicinalis

Scientific studies into treatment of gonarthros...

Treatment of gonarthrosis with Hirudo Medicinalis (medical leech): How does the therapy affect the sensation of pain and the mechanical touch threshold?   Background: Gonarthrosis is one of the most...

Scientific studies into treatment of gonarthros...

Treatment of gonarthrosis with Hirudo Medicinalis (medical leech): How does the therapy affect the sensation of pain and the mechanical touch threshold?   Background: Gonarthrosis is one of the most...

Medical leeches are back because everything sucks

Medical leeches are back because everything sucks

Editor's Note: The video of leeches used in surgery is a bit bloody — especially after the 2-minute mark. Leeches get a bad rap — but they might not deserve...

Medical leeches are back because everything sucks

Editor's Note: The video of leeches used in surgery is a bit bloody — especially after the 2-minute mark. Leeches get a bad rap — but they might not deserve...