Diarrhea
New Oral Rehydration Solution Is More Effective For Treating Children
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, April 17th, 2001
Children who receive a less concentrated (reduced osmolarity) oral rehydration solution for the treatment of dehydration and diarrhea are significantly less likely to need costly intravenous (IV) fluid treatment compared to children treated with the current solution used by the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a new study conducted by the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and five other institutions around the world.
Based on the latest research findings, the WHO plans to conduct a meeting of experts to revise its recommendations on oral rehydration solution formulation for treatment of children with diarrhea.
The study is...
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