Bioartificial kidney under study at MCG
...bers and a solution with the normal composition of electrolytes runs on the outside. Through osmosis, waste products in the blood migrate across the fibers into the solution. The now-dirty solution is discarded and the cleaner blood is given back to the patient. In the study, all patients receive this standard a...A water tale for all seasons: When it comes to hydration and exercise, the system works
...e recent Institute of Medicine report on water and electrolytes established an Adequate Intake (AI) for water of 3.7 liters/day for a normal adult male, but there is wide variation. Importantly, that 3.7 liters includes water from food and drink, including beverages like coffee or tea," Cheuvront noted. Exerci...FSU chemist's ultrathin films promise a multitude of uses
... place layers of positively and negatively charged electrolytes atop one another," he said. "Their electrical charges cancel each other out, creating a neutrally charged, ultrathin film. The protective seal that is created by such films is much more effective than paints or resins alone at repelling corrosive sub...VCU researchers design new receptor and enhance bioassay to advance drug discovery process
...causes the kidneys to excrete excessive amounts of electrolytes such as potassium, sodium and chloride, resulting in electrolyte abnormalities. Two potential outcomes of Bartter's syndrome are kidney failure and inner-ear defects resulting in deafness....ACS News Service Weekly PressPac -- July 19, 2006
...t contains free ions and conducts electricity. New electrolytes fostered everything from the venerable NiCd battery to the latest lithium-ion polymer batteries and dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC). Scientists in China are reporting development of a new aluminum iodide (AlI3) battery. It uses aluminum and iodine...Sodium, prostaglandin may be keys to successful treatment for some bedwetters
...t, our bodies reduce the amount of excreted water, electrolytes and other metabolic end products in preparation for hours of sleep. We are not born with this circadian rhythm, but it usually develops in early childhood. Some children take longer to develop this rhythm, which is why about 15% of enuretic childre...UC engineering researchers uncover factors that control ion motion in solid electrolytes
...d why traces of water change the behavior of these electrolytes so drastically and to understand if the behavior observed here of three elastic domains is a general feature of all electrolyte glasses or is it peculiar to this very well studied material. "We think the behavior will be observed in general in solid...Acute sleep deprivation leads to changes in nighttime urine production for men and women
...red. Excretions and clearances were calculated for electrolytes and osmoles. Key Findings There were no significant differences in the quantity or contents of the daytime urine examined in both experimental periods. Following the sleep deprivation period, however, both genders produced markedly larger amount......rolytes, and demonstrated that naturally occurring electrolytes in human sweat, blood, and urine can be used to activate the battery device. Its a way to power a small device such as a pacemaker without introducing any harsh chemicals such as the kind that are typically found in batteries into the body, Push...