1,2 We have encountered a clinical case of massive diuresis that followed release of urinary-tract obstruction in which urea was proved to be the osmotic driving force. The observation is ...

It works primarily by an osmotic effect but also has other effects (Doyle et al., 2001). The clinical effects of HTS are outlined in Table 1. HTS exerts an osmotic effect. It draws fluid out of ...

In these areas, waters containing different salt concentrations mix and may be sources of sustainable, 'blue' osmotic energy. Researchers report creating a semipermeable membrane that harvests ...

Estuaries — where freshwater rivers meet the salty sea — are great locations for birdwatching and kayaking. In these areas, waters containing different salt concentrations mix and may be sources of ...

Osmotic diarrhea is when undigested material reduces how much water and electrolytes the bowels can absorb. It can occur when a person’s body has difficulty digesting certain foods, such as lactose.

An osmotic fragility test is a blood test which works to see if red blood cells have a tendency to break apart easily. ‌ Two conditions that can cause this to happen are called thalassemia and ...

The ketogenic diet plus standard of care for adults with recently diagnosed glioblastoma: Results from a phase 1 trial.

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The glove gives each fingertip and thumb a small haptic pad. The pads are driven by electro-osmotic pumps, which are effectively solid-state. They use electricity to move fluid to create small ...