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Snakebite: Cream Improving Survival Time

PostPosted: Fri 12 Aug, 2011 4:30 pm
by baldhead
Very interesting research find

"University of Newcastle researchers have found that applying an ointment commonly used to treat angina to snakebite wounds can improve survival times by up to 50%. The study found that applying the cream, which contains glyceryl trinitrate, slows the transport of venom toxins through the lymphatic system into the bloodstream." ( Quoted from ABC Radio story) link below to full story

http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/201 ... 254643.htm

Cheers
Carl

Re: Snakebite: Cream Improving Survival Time

PostPosted: Fri 12 Aug, 2011 5:38 pm
by Drifting
I got addicted to owl cam last year- this is WAY better! Thanks!

Re: Snakebite: Cream Improving Survival Time

PostPosted: Fri 12 Aug, 2011 11:15 pm
by lyndoor
Thanks for the heads up, Carl.
Interesting article. Warrants further investigation....

Re: Snakebite: Cream Improving Survival Time

PostPosted: Mon 15 Aug, 2011 3:00 pm
by sailfish
Hmm I can see it now, brand name "Snake oil" or perhaps "DeSnake Oil".
Sorry, Just couldn't help myself (slow day) but it does sound very interesting.

Ken