
Medicinal Leech Therapy
Gustav Dobos(Author)
Thieme (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 24. January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-3-13-143581-1 (ISBN)
Description
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 potential applications. 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.
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Stuttgart
Germany
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
40
40 Abbildungen
Dimensions
Height: 19 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
ISBN-13
978-3-13-143581-1 (9783131435811)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Andreas Michalsen | Manfred Roth | Gustav Dobos
Medicinal Leech Therapy
E-Book
01/2007
1st Edition
Thieme
€24.99
Available for download

Andreas Michalsen | Manfred Roth | Gustav Dobos
Medicinal Leech Therapy
E-Book
01/2007
1st Edition
Thieme
€24.99
Available for download
Previous edition
Andreas Michalsen | Manfred Roth
Medicinal Leech Therapy
Book
01/2007
Thieme Publishers
€50.35
Withdrawn from sale
Persons
Michalsen, Roth, Dobos
Content
* History of Leech Therapy; * Biology of the Leech; * Leech Therapy in Practise; * Indications; * Leech Therapy in Rheumatologic Disorders; * Leech Therapy in Plastic Surgery; * The Scientific Basis for Leech Therapy; * Biochemistry of Leech Secretions; * Contraindications; * Side Effects; * Bacterial Flora of the medical leech, hirudo medicinalis; * Medicinal Leeches and Integrative Medicine; * Legal Aspects of Leech Therapy.