clinical q&a library
Explore a database of clinical questions answered by iatroX, referencing established clinical guidelines, SmPCs, and peer-reviewed literature.
What investigations or referrals should be considered to identify the cause of
Investigations to consider for ongoing pain after ileostomy reversal following colorectal cancer surgery should be guided primarily by a detailed his...
How is recurrent rectal cancer in pelvis treated? Is it curable?
Treatment for recurrent rectal cancer in the pelvis: The management of recurrent rectal cancer in the pelvis should be discussed in a multid...
What is the evidence for joint viscosupplementation for knee arthritis
Viscosupplementation using intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) injections is a widely used treatment option for knee osteoarthritis (OA), but eviden...
can hand foot and mouth disease present without mouth sores
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) typically presents with painful oral lesions (mouth sores), usually scattered ulcerative lesions or vesicles wit...
natural remedies for smell loss due to covid
Natural remedies for loss of smell caused by COVID-19 primarily involve olfactory training using aromatic essential oils such as rose, lemon, cloves,...
how can i treat urinary infection in a young woman?
Management and treatment options for urinary tract infection (UTI) in a young woman:A lower UTI, or cystitis, typically caused b...
which gonadotoxic chemotherapies are the most common in children?
Common Gonadotoxic Chemotherapies Used in Children:In pediatric oncology, alkylating agents are among the most commonly used chemothe...
how can you preserve fertility in kids esp. girls before chemotherapie?
Fertility preservation in children, especially girls, before undergoing chemotherapy involves timely and tailored fertility preservation strategies b...
Today what is the real incidente of lung injury sue to eletrônicos vappers
Current incidence of lung injury associated with electronic vaporizers (EVALI) was notably reported during an outbreak primarily in the Unit...
Are there any recommended genetic screening protocols for patients with a
There are currently no formal, standardised genetic screening protocols recommended by UK guidelines specifically for patients with a family history ...
information about syndrome of liberations of cytokins in oncological patients
Clinical Presentation: Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in oncological patients typically presents with fever (temperature ≥38°C), chills, hy...
can the trm psoriasis skewed cels be genetically modified to remove the error?
Genetic modification of psoriasis-skewed T cells to correct underlying abnormalities is currently not a standard clinical practice and remains an are...
Benefit of pocus over pulse checks
Benefits of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) compared to pulse checks during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR):POCUS pulse che...
Role of ultrasound in cardiac arrest
The role of ultrasound in the management of patients experiencing cardiac arrest is primarily to provide rapid, real-time diagnostic and pro...
How to treat immunotherapy induces arthritis?
Treatment of arthritis induced by immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced arthritis, irAE-arthritis) involves a graduated approach based o...
I have never used temp corrected gas to guide my ventilation but I have never
Regarding the accuracy of using temperature-corrected arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO) in infants cooled for hypoxic-ischemic ence...
Πώς δουλεύει η συσκευή impella
The Impella device is a percutaneous, catheter-based microaxial flow pump that provides active mechanical circulatory support by directly unloading t...
What is the most appropriate management strategy for hyponatraemia in this
What is the most appropriate management strategy for hyponatraemia in this neonate, considering his fluid restrictions and current electrolyte levels?...
A 65-year-old female patient is suspected of having two vertebral body
Physical measures to reduce sitting pain in a 65-year-old female with suspected osteoporotic vertebral fractures include the use of spinal orthoses (...