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Leeches are making a slimy comeback in modern medicine

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Modern medicine still needs leeches

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TIL that leeches are still used in modern medicine. They can treat blood pooling and clotting, and their saliva can reduce effects of arthritis and prevent certain cancers from colonizing. : r/todayilearned

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