Controversy erupts over sugary drink display at ORSL stall during pedicon conference - Video
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Overview
The recently held annual conference of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) led to a controversy after the event included an exhibition stall for ORSL, which is popularly known as an alternative to Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS).
Due to this, the association received criticism from Hyderabad-based paediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, who, over the years, has been endeavouring to make the public aware that ORSL cannot be considered an alternative for ORS as it contains a huge amount of added sugar.
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