Leech
Leech

Author: Robert G. W. Kirk

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Published: 2013-02-15

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1780230680

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Armed with razor-sharp teeth and capable of drinking many times its volume of blood, the leech is an unlikely cure for ill health. Yet that is exactly the role this worm-like parasite has played in both Western and Eastern medicine throughout history. In this book, Robert G. W. Kirk and Neil Pemberton explore how the leech surfaces in radically different spheres. The ancients used them in humeral medicine to bring the four humors of the body—blood, phlegm, and black and yellow bile—back into balance. Today, leeches are used in plastic and reconstructive surgery to help reattach severed limbs and remove pools of blood before it kills tissue. Leeches have also been used in a nineteenth-century meteorological barometer and a twentieth-century biomedical tool that helped win a Nobel Prize. Kirk and Pemberton also reveal the dark side of leeches as they are portrayed in fiction, film, and popular culture. From Bram Stoker’s Dracula to a video game player’s nemesis, the leech is used to represent the fears of science run amok. Leech shines new light on one of humanity’s most enduring and unlikely companions.

Medicinal Leech Therapy
Medicinal Leech Therapy

Author: Andreas Michalsen

Publisher: Thieme

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 3131618914

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Medicinal leech therapy has undergone a renaissance in recent years, both in terms of how well the effects of using leeches are understood,and in the discovery of new clinical applications that have resulted in remarkable outcomes. This timely book introduces the basic principles of using leeches in clinical practice, and clearly sets out the methodology and potentialapplications. Emphasis is given to those areas of medicine where scientific studies have already provided firm evidence of success -- treatment of arthrosis and pain is already benefiting from this highly effective therapy.Excellent instructions for the use of leeches cover the full spectrum of possible applications, while the encouraging new developments in research are also addressed. This valuable guide for physicians to this important therapy comes from the acknowledged experts in the field.

Leeches Eat Blood!
Leeches Eat Blood!

Author: Miriam Coleman

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 1900-01-01

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1477731237

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Leeches are parasites that feed off the blood of many animals, including people. Living in freshwater, salt water, and even on land, these bloodsuckers are always looking for their next meal. Find out about the many kinds of leeches, their anatomy, habitats, and favorite meals. A fact spread highlights some of the more disgusting features of leeches.

Leech Therapy in Traditional Medicine
Leech Therapy in Traditional Medicine

Author: Syed Hasan

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-10-12

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781517784430

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In this book author comprises the possible indications of leech therapy along with procedures, safety concerns, historical perspective, surgical operative standards, and contraindication of the same described in traditional system of medicine. This book covers the following titles:SN Title Page No.1 Introduction 10-132 History of Leech Therapy 14-223 Leech Therapy in Unani:Historical perspective 234 Natural History of Leech therapy 24-255 Definition of Hirudotherapy 26-286 Leech Taxonomy and Morphology 29-307 The Biology of Leech Feeding 31-328 Clinical Practice of Leech Therapy 33-359 Leech Therapy for Arthritis 36-3710 Leech Therapy for Cardio-vascular Diseases 38-4311 Leech Therapy for Alopecia 44-4512 Leech Therapy for Infantile Cerebral Palsy 46-4913 Leech Therapy for Hepatitis 50-5114 Leech Therapy for Endometriosis 52-5315 Leech Therapy for Dental Issues 54-5616 Leech Therapy for Digestive System Diseases 5717 Leech Therapy for Drug,Alcohol Detox 58-6018 Leech Therapy for Eye Diseases 61-6719 Leech Therapy for Sport Injuries 68-7120 Leech Therapy for Migraine/headaches 7221 Leech Therapy for Urological Issues 73-7422 Leech Therapy in Gynecology 75-7623 Other conditions suitable for Leech Therapy 77-8624 The Mechanics of Leech Therapy 87-9325 Safety concerns regarding Leech Therapy 94-10026 Leech therapy: Is it safe? 101-0527 The Benefits of Leech Therapy and its Effects 106-1228 Standard Operative Procedures 113-1629 Procedure of Leech therapy 117-2430 Complications 125-3031 Conclusion 131-3232 References 133-35

What's Left of the Jungle
What's Left of the Jungle

Author: Nitin Sekar

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-02-15

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 9354355862

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Indian officials estimate that over half a million families lose crops or property to wild elephants a year. Akshu Atri, born and raised in Buxa Tiger Reserve, is one such victim. Elephants have destroyed his kitchen, regularly take over half of his annual crop yield, and have even killed some of his neighbours. Akshu could hate elephants, but he doesn't - neither does his family nor most of their community. By telling Akshu's story - of his childhood destitution, family tragedies, romantic pursuits, entanglements with poachers and smugglers, and his tumultuous rise out of poverty - What's Left of the Jungle unravels the complex affection that rural Indians have for jungle wildlife. Akshu's story can help us understand both why some of the tropics' most crowded landscapes still host the world's most stunning wildlife - and what we might need to do to keep it that way.

Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids
Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids

Author: Indru Khubchandani

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-12-05

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1848003145

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The second edition of Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids covers this important and common disorder, offering a comprehensive critical analysis of advantages and disadvantages of recognized treatment options, covering both recent advances and traditional treatments in the field. The topics covered include essential elements of diagnosis, surgical technique and after-care for the main operations used in hemorrhoid surgery. Providing authoritative in-depth presentations of all perspectives and latest techniques available, the individual procedures are each described by an internationally recognized expert, and the full range of treatment options is covered. The chapters have been revised, with some additions and updates, including stapled hemorrhoidectomy and office management, and also hemorrhoidectomy with several concomitant comorbidities. This uniquely comprehensive guide is essential reading for all practicing and trainee colorectal and general surgeons.

Leech Therapy & Modern Surgery
Leech Therapy & Modern Surgery

Author: Manzoor Ahmed

Publisher:

Published: 2021-05-10

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9789390640201

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Leech Therapy & Modern Surgery Dr. Manzoor Ahmad is working as an Associate Professor at Z.V.M.Unani Medical College and Hospital, Azam Campus, Pune. He is also working as the Consultant Surgeon and has performed numerous surgeries. He has received the Ibne Sina NATIONAL AWARD at an international conference at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh in 2018. He has presented many research papers and delivered expert lectures in various National; international Conferences and Seminars. Leech therapy is a keen area of his interest and he is practising it for the last few years. The present book "The Leech Therapy and Modern Surgery" covers most of the available knowledge based on various researches regarding leech and its therapy; it also contains Indications such as plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery, ENT, Ischemic heart diseases, method of practice of leech therapy with adverse effects and contraindications. In other words, the book is a guide to practice Leech therapy, especially in the field of Surgery. This book will definitely help practitioners to practice Leech Therapy. Unani Medicine has various rituals by which patients are treated. Leech therapy is one of the important amongst them. It was practiced in European countries also. However, it was relegated to back benches as there are not many authoritative books on this subject. I am happy that Dr. Manzoor Ahmad has undertaken a step in this direction and written a very well researched book on this topic, which includes his own experience of leech therapy.