Pat Oliphant for November 21, 2013
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Leeches! That's the answer for keeping health care costs down! Remember, I didn't become the richest nation ever on the face of the earth by pandering to lazy screw-offs like you! Doctor Sam Health Provider Say A-a-agh That'll be $200 for the use of the leeches
Not a joke, actually. Medical leeches, and medical maggots, are in common and effective use in modern medicine. Both are classified by the FDA as “live medical devices.” Leeches have several potential applications, and are especially useful to control clotting and improve circulation in cosmetic, reconstructive and reattachment surgery. Typically, they run around $8 apiece, plus.