Leaches

Posted by Ann on September 25, 1997 at 19:11:21:

In response to Re: Questionable medical practices, written by Bloodletting on September 25, 1997 at 04:50:10

] Technically, bloodletting is still practiced. I do believe it was still a common thig to do up through the 1890's, though don't quote me on that. Recently, studies have shown that bloodletting actually works in some situations. Go figure! You won't catch me doing it though.

Leaches are also making a minor medical comeback. Apparently there are uses for the anti-coagulant that they secrete to make people bleed.

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