Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in the pediatric population remains a significant cause of pediatric patient morbidity and mortality. For these patients, oral rehydration therapy is an intervention that ...

Ondansetron improves outcomes when administered in emergency departments to children with acute gastroenteritis–associated vomiting. It is commonly prescribed at discharge to reduce symptoms, but ...

Children under 5 years old are the most at-risk group for salmonella infections, also known as salmonellosis. Infection is spread through contaminated food and water, or from coming in contact with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Postdischarge ondansetron reduced vomiting and disease severity among children with acute gastroenteritis.

Researchers found that moderate-to-severe gastroenteritis occurred in 5.1% of 452 participants in the ondansetron group and in 12.5% of 441 participants in the placebo group. HealthDay News — For ...

Most children seeking emergency department (ED) care due to vomiting are discharged home. Although they usually feel better when they leave the ED, the vomiting recurs in nearly one-third of children.

Ondansetron improves outcomes when administered in EDs to children with acute gastroenteritis–associated vomiting, but the benefit of postdischarge administration is unclear. New research findings are ...

People can manage acute gastroenteritis treatment with rest, hydration, and over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications. Ginger may also help reduce vomiting in gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is an ...