Leeches
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Leech
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Author : Robert G. W. Kirk
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2013-02-15
Leech written by Robert G. W. Kirk and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-15 with Nature categories.
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.
Those Amazing Leeches
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Author : Cheryl Mays Halton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Those Amazing Leeches written by Cheryl Mays Halton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Explores the physiology, habitat, and past and present medical uses of a variety of leeches.
Bloodsucking Leeches
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Author : Tayler Cole
language : en
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Release Date : 2015-12-15
Bloodsucking Leeches written by Tayler Cole and has been published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
There are over 650 different types of leeches. And most want to suck your blood! These real-life vampires are nocturnal, like dark places, and only come out when they get thirsty! But can these bloodsuckers actually help humans? The ancient Egyptians may have been on to something! Readers learn about the habitats, history, and medical uses of the bloodsucking leech. Full-color photographs offer an up close view of these thirsty worms, and fact boxes share more details about their fascinating lives.
Leeches
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Author : Barbara A. Somervill
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2007-08-15
Leeches written by Barbara A. Somervill and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A look at the life cycle and behavior of leeches.
The Leeches Of Minnesota
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Author : Henry Francis Nachtrieb
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1912
The Leeches Of Minnesota written by Henry Francis Nachtrieb and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1912 with Leeches categories.
Leeches Hirudinea
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Author : K. H. Mann
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2013-09-11
Leeches Hirudinea written by K. H. Mann and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-11 with Science categories.
Leeches (Hirudinea): Their Structure, Physiology, Ecology and Embryology presents a concise account of the vast knowledge, particularly in the realm of physiology of the Hirudinea. The text provides the various aspects of the life of leeches (Hirudenea). The first three chapters are devoted to the survey of the different families of leeches and the description of Hirudo medicinalis (Medicinal leech). The physiological aspects of leeches such as its circulatory and respiratory systems, muscles, nerves, sense organs, and reproductive processes are elaborated in detail in subsequent chapters. Leech nutrition, behavior, locomotion, and the ways in which the distribution and abundance of leeches is affected by factors of the environment, both living and non-living are elucidated as well. Zoologists will find the book very useful and informative.
The Behavior Of Leeches
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Author : Wilson Gee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1913
The Behavior Of Leeches written by Wilson Gee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1913 with Leeches categories.
Lunching With Leeches
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Author : Lela Stanley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Lunching With Leeches written by Lela Stanley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with SCIENCE categories.
Leeches Eat Blood
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Author : Miriam Coleman
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 1900-01-01
Leeches Eat Blood written by Miriam Coleman and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1900-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
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.
Medicinal Leech Therapy
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Author : Andreas Michalsen
language : en
Publisher: Thieme
Release Date : 2011-01-01
Medicinal Leech Therapy written by Andreas Michalsen and has been published by Thieme this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Medical categories.
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.