Bug and insects are gross to a high majority of the people in our American bug-free culture. Yet, doctors are turning back to an age-old trick when it comes to treating leg ulcers: maggots.

As reported in the New York Times, leg ulcers are notoriously difficult to treat. However, the use of maggots to get rid of the wound of the dead tissue is an alternative option to the standard chemical dressing treatment.

The British study concluded that the two options are nearly equal in effectiveness and that maggots can be more painful than the standard chemical dressing. Even so, this return to ancient medicine can be a positive step in the route to more creative and innovative treatments.

At AllMed, we like to think that we're also innovative and creative. Our in-house doctors are knowledged with the newest and most up-to-date treatments and therapies, giving you the best answers for any of your payer problems.

To read the full article, click here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/31/health/31regi.html?_r=1&ref=health