Emma Hiolski, 89.3 KPCC

Emma Hiolski

89.3 KPCC

Washington, DC, United States

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  • 89.3 KPCC
  • NPR
  • WUNC
  • MPR News

Past articles by Emma:

Medical leeches are back because everything sucks

The idea of using leeches to treat ailments is ancient — and no longer in favor. But now these blood-suckers are gaining new respect as a doctor's helper during surgery. Yes, there's a video. → Read More

NPR

WATCH: See How Leeches Can Be A Surgeon's Sidekick

The idea of using leeches to treat ailments is ancient — and no longer in favor. But now these blood-suckers are gaining new respect as a doctor's helper during surgery. → Read More

WATCH: See How Leeches Can Be A Surgeon's Sidekick

Editor's Note: The video of leeches used in surgery is a bit bloody — especially after the 2-minute mark. Leeches get a bad rap — but they migh → Read More

Watch: See how leeches can be a surgeon's sidekick

The idea of using leeches to treat ailments is ancient -- and no longer in favor. But now these blood-suckers are gaining new respect as a doctor's helper during surgery. → Read More