Cochrane Library vs iatroX (2025): The Gold Standard vs The Practical Standard
At a Glance
Who is it for?
iatroX:Clinicians treating patients.
Cochrane Library:Researchers & Policy Makers.
Why choose iatroX?
- **Actionable**: Tells you what to do (the guideline).
- **Speed**: Instant answer vs reading a 100-page review.
- **Synthesis**: Combines evidence with practical constraints.
Why choose Cochrane Library?
- **Rigour**: The absolute highest standard of evidence in medicine.
- **Independence**: Free from commercial sponsorship bias.
- **Methodology**: Essential for understanding *how* we know what we know.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | iatroX | Cochrane Library |
|---|---|---|
| Output | - | Systematic Review |
| Use | - | Desktop / Academic |
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Cochrane is the scientist in the lab coat. They spend years proving whether a drug works. They are the ultimate source of truth.
iatroX is the doctor on the ward. We take that truth (once it has been turned into a guideline by NICE) and help you use it. You need Cochrane to know if it works; you need iatroX to know how to prescribe it.
Use-Cases
Writing a Guideline
When to choose iatroX
When to choose Cochrane Library
- **Essential.** The source material for all guidelines.
Treating a Patient
When to choose iatroX
- **Winner.** Applies the evidence to the patient.
When to choose Cochrane Library
- Often concludes 'more research is needed'.