The skin of what type of animal is used to treat burns?
Fish skin, usually from Atlantic cod or Nile tilapia, has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that support healing of some wounds including burns and diabetic foot ulcers.
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- Why were surgical gloves invented?
“Surgeon William Halsted introduced rubber surgical gloves in 1889 to protect his nurse's hands from harsh chemicals. She later became his wife.”
Reference: Johns Hopkins Medicine
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