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 ...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have shown that a hypertonic saline solution inhibits replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and have elucidated the ...

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 corneal cross-linking, the cornea is saturated with a photosensitizing drug that is activated by UVA light to strengthen and stiffen collagen bonds. In the U.S., there are two riboflavin solutions ...

A method has been developed to obtain synchronous populations from a human cell line which previously resisted the use of the selective harvest technique. A concentration of Colcemid was determined ...