Maggot debridement therapy (MDT) is an innovative treatment that utilizes the larvae of certain fly species, particularly Lucilia sericata, to promote healing in chronic wounds. This therapy has a ...

The sores on his legs were so extreme the hospital put maggots in them to avoid amputating themCredit: The Sun Last year, drug awareness advocate Paul, 55, celebrated 18 years clean of drugs and ...

a recombinant enzyme derived from medical maggots, which is currently being developed to promote wound healing through ...

For instance, in July 2024, Cuprina launched MEDIFLY, a bio-dressing that uses maggot debridement therapy to heal chronic wounds. This novel dressing combines physical debridement from live larvae ...