Research carried out at The University of Manchester has found further evidence that a simple solution, which is already used in IV drips, is an effective treatment for reducing inflammation. The ...

In science, people commonly use the terms "hypertonic" and "hypotonic" when describing the concentration of solute particles in solutions. But what exactly is the difference when it comes to ...

Bronchiectasis guidelines are inconsistent with regard to the effectiveness of mucoactive agents, and their use varies geographically. Large trials are needed to assess safety and effectiveness. For ...

The glymphatic system enables the flow of cerebrospinal fluid to the brain tissue, particularly during sleep, enabling the fluid to cleanse the tissue and carry accumulated metabolites with it towards ...

Is there any role for hypertonic saline in the treatment of sepsis, regardless of the cause of the sepsis, and apart from its role as fluid replacement? There is no clear evidence on which to base the ...

Have you ever wished there was a simple, low-cost way to help your kids recover faster from colds? A recent study has parents talking—suggesting that a simple saline solution might help kids feel ...

There was no significant decrease in pulmonary exacerbations over 52 weeks among adults with bronchiectasis receiving hypertonic saline or carbocysteine with standard care, according to data published ...

THE problem of the excitation-contraction link in muscle cells has long been one of the chief fields of modern muscle physiology 1–4. Of many reports in this field, one of the most interesting was the ...

Rabbit red blood cells are hemolysed by staphylococcus toxin at 33, 15, and 0 C. However, the degree of lysis is markedly decreased at 0 C. The rabbit's red cells are hemolysed by sodium chloride in ...