WITHDRAWN: Rice-based oral rehydration solution for treating diarrhoea.

Author: FontaineO, GoreS M, PierceN F

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Oral rehydration therapy is used to treat dehydration caused by diarrhoea. However the rehydration solution does not reduce stool loss or length of illness. A solution able to do this may lessen the use of ineffective diarrhoea treatments as well as improve morbidity and mortality related to diarrho...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6532611/

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

WITHDRAWN: Rice-based Oral Rehydration Solution for Treating Diarrhoea

Diarrhea can be a real desert storm, leading to dehydration and discomfort, especially in children. This study, which has since been withdrawn, explored the potential of a rice-based oral rehydration solution (ORS) for treating diarrhea. The researchers aimed to investigate whether this ORS could not only rehydrate patients but also reduce stool loss and shorten the duration of illness. Their findings, however, did not support the effectiveness of this particular ORS in achieving these goals.

Navigating the Desert of Diarrhea Treatment

The study found that the rice-based ORS, despite its potential benefits, did not demonstrate effectiveness in reducing stool loss or shortening the duration of illness. This discovery is like realizing that the oasis we were searching for in the desert of diarrhea treatment did not exist. The researchers concluded that further research is needed to identify more effective approaches for treating diarrhea and reducing its associated complications.

Finding the Right Oasis for Diarrhea Relief

While this study did not demonstrate the effectiveness of the rice-based ORS, it highlights the need for continued research and innovation in the field of diarrhea treatment. It emphasizes the importance of finding new and effective solutions to combat this common and often debilitating condition. This study serves as a reminder that the desert of diarrhea research is vast and complex, requiring ongoing exploration and refinement of our understanding to develop more effective and targeted therapies.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study underscores the importance of continued research and innovation in the search for effective treatments for diarrhea. While this particular ORS did not meet expectations, the desert of diarrhea research is vast and complex, offering potential for new discoveries and breakthroughs in the future.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2007-10-18
  2. Date Revised 2020-05-11
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

17636662

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC6532611

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