Half strength apple juice for ORT

The Paediatric gastroenteritis page has been updated with information about the efficacy of half strength apple juice for ORT in children with only mild dehydration.

Freedman, SB, Willan, AR, Boutis, K, et al. Effect of dilute apple juice and preferred fluids vs electrolyte maintenance solution on treatment failure among children with mild gastroenteritis: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2016;315(18):1966-74.

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