Medical leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) are currently used in medical schools for research and in hospitals for treatment.
They are used in association with osteoarthritis (see Dr. Gustav J. Dobos from the University of Essen, Nov. 4, 2003 addition of Annals of Internal Medicine).
They are also used in treatment of venous congestion, a complication of reconstructive surgery (Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Journal of Rehibilitation Research and Development, Vol. 39 No.4, July/August 2002).
Seems like the George Washington era folks knew a little more about it than you do.
Gumlegs has virgins for sale (only slightly used, if understand correctly). I think with each new purchase he'd be glad to toss in a jar of leeches as well.
Yes. They bled him to death. Current medical uses of leeches are different...and based on science...unlike faith-based ID.
Damn! Who knew that the surgeons in GW's day were doing reconstructive surgery.
I just KNEW that Dolly Madison had a boob job. No way those things were real.
Sorry for my sarcasm. Occupational hazard.