In article >,
Sqwertz > wrote:


> You'd think that the medical profession would be up to date on this
> stuff. I'm surprised they don't still use leeches.

I'm surprised you haven't heard. Leeches are back:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/...-maggots_x.htm

FDA approved. About US$7.50 each.

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Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA