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"Underused Treatment for Childhood Diarrhea: The Concerning Lack of ORS Prescriptions"

Despite being a cheap and effective treatment for childhood diarrhea, oral rehydration salts (ORS) are underused, leading to nearly 500,000 deaths annually. A study in India found that doctors' failure to prescribe ORS was primarily due to the assumption that parents would not be satisfied with it. Financial incentives for doctors and over-prescription of antibiotics also contribute to underuse. Shifting responsibility from patients to healthcare providers, the study highlights the need to increase ORS use to save millions of young lives.

via NPR|

#childhood-diarrhea #health #india

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"Underused Cheap Treatment for Child Diarrhea Hinders Effective Care"

Despite the availability of a cheap and effective remedy for potentially fatal diarrheal disease in children, a study suggests that oral rehydration salts (ORS) are underprescribed due to misconceptions among healthcare providers. Diarrhea is a leading cause of death among children under 5 worldwide, and ORS is the front-line treatment for this condition. The study found that provider misconceptions and assumptions about patient preferences contribute to the underprescription of ORS, particularly in poorer and rural areas. Addressing these misconceptions and encouraging patients to request ORS could potentially save children's lives and reduce over-prescription of antibiotics, which contributes to antibiotic resistance.

via The Washington Post|

#childrens-health #diarrhea #global-health