In August 2018, we Interviewed Shannon Thompson, owner and operator of Brave Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center in Gray, GA. We learned that she had recently used maggot debridement therapy to help heal one of her therapy horse’s hooves, and we were intrigued at the intersection of two distinct types of biotherapy (Maggot therapy and Hippotherapy). Shannon…
Read MoreHave you seen our Biotherapy Journal Review? It is targeted to researchers, medical professionals, and laypeople alike. Each issue includes several reviews of published journal articles within the broad umbrella of biotherapy. The Biotherapy Journal Review also provides a convenient reference list for each biotherapy discipline, including all research published in that discipline within the…
Read MoreJournal Citation Rothenberger J, Petersen W, Schaller HE, Held M. Determining the appropriate number and duration of leech therapy in congested tissues using tissue spectrophotometry and laser Doppler flowmetry. Wound Repair Regen. 2016;24:1023-1029. Published Abstract A universal protocol determining the number of leeches and their application time does not exist. The aim of this study,…
Read MoreJournal Citation Leitner L, Sybesma W, Chanishvili N, Goderdzishvili M, Chkhotua A, Ujmajuridze A, Schneider MP, Sartori A, Mehnert U, Bachmann LM, Kessler TM. Bacteriophages for treating urinary tract infections in patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. BMC Urol. 2017;17:90. Published Abstract BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are…
Read MoreJournal Citation Daeschlein G, Napp M, Assadian O, von Podewils S, Reese K, Hinz P, Matiasek J, Spitzmueller R, Humphreys P, Jünger M, Kramer A. Viability of Lucilia sericata maggots after exposure to wound antiseptics. Int Wound J 2017; 14:512–515 Published Abstract After debridement and before dressing a wound with maggots of calliphorid flies, one…
Read MoreAnnouncing Biotherapy Facebook Live, beginning June 20, 2017 The BTER Foundation is pleased to announce a new, free program for Biotherapy Education: Biotherapy Facebook Live! We will be hosting a monthly program of live lectures, interviews, and question & answer sessions on our Facebook page. Joining us is easy – simply go to our page, like and…
Read MoreMeet a Biotherapist: Kosta Y. Mumcuoglu Q: What drew you to biotherapy? A: In general, the desire to help people; in particular, I wanted to help those who suffer from parasites as well as from acute and chronic wounds. Q: What is your specialty within biotherapy? A: Since 1996, I have been working with the…
Read MoreWe are happy to announce the dates of the 10th International Conference on Biotherapy, to be held from October 4-9, 2017, in Istanbul, Turkey! Featuring educational opportunities within the fields of maggot debridement therapy, apitherapy (bee venom therapy), helminthotherapy, hirudotherapy, and ichthyotherapy, this is one of the “don’t miss” conferences of 2017 for all biotherapists! …
Read MoreDear Members, Supporters, and Friends of the BTER Foundation, We want to take this opportunity to send a huge THANK YOU your way! With your involvement and support, we have successfully reached our 2016 goals and are looking forward to another year of supporting Education and Research in the field of Biotherapy! If…
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