Langbeschreibung
Biotherapy as defined by the International Biotherapy Society is the use of living organisms in the treatment and diagnosis of human diseases. Although modern day Western medicine has often little understanding for living creatures in daily medical practice, there is a long-standing tradition in many of the biotherapy modalities. This volume is an evocative exploration of the history, scientific basis and practical use of living organisms in medicine. The authors provide researchers and practitioners interested in this field, with cutting-edge material on the latest key advances in the following fields of biotherapy:
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface.- Biotherapy - an Introduction.- Maggot Therapy.- Hirudotherapy.- Apitherapy - Bee Venom Therapy.- Apitherapy - The Use of Honeybee Products.- Ichthyotherapy.- Helminth Therapy.- Phage Therapy.- Animal Assisted Therapy: Benefits and Challenges.- Equine Assisted Therapy: An Overview.- Canine Olfactory Detection of Human Disease.