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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- What batteries do pacemakers use?
“Pacemakers commonly use lithium iodide batteries.”
Reference: Medtronic
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