Sugar heals wounds

研究:伤口撒糖有益愈合

Research shows sprinkling sugar on wounds could cure painful infections, the Daily Mail reported Thursday. The traditional African remedy is being trialed in British hospitals after a study led by a senior nurse raised in Zimbabwe. His 6-month study involved 21 patients whose wounds had not responded to conventional treatment. It showed that pouring granulated sugar onto wounds can kill the bacteria that prevents healing and causes chronic pain.

据《每日邮报》15日报道，研究表明，往伤口上撒糖可以帮助治疗痛苦的感染。这种传统非洲疗法正在英国各大医院进行试验。此前，一位在津巴布韦长大的高级护士对此进行了一项为期6个月的研究，对象为21个伤口采用常规办法无法愈合的病人。结果显示，在伤口上撒砂糖，可以杀死抑制愈合、引发长期疼痛的细菌。

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