saline

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Researchers in the late 1970s found that after patients had their molars extracted, an IV saline drip provided pain relief through the body’s natural ability to produce endorphins.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

The woman said in the suit that Rubin requested she replace her saline implants with silicone, since that was a sturdier material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

Professor Tregoning says that a nasal spray can help with a blocked nose but all you need is a simple saline spray which is just salt and water.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

To prevent the saline solution with the gold flakes from evaporating, the drop of gold flakes and saline are sealed and then covered with another glass plate.

From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2025

I took the saline IV out myself, got dressed, and we just walked out, no problem.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin