clinical q&a library
Explore a database of clinical questions answered by iatroX, referencing established clinical guidelines, SmPCs, and peer-reviewed literature.
What is the neural chemical connection between social anxiety relief,
Neurochemical Connection: Social anxiety and its relief involve multiple neurotransmitter systems, notably serotonin, dopamine, endorphins, ...
persistent cough, occasional wheezing, breathlessness, oedema in lower leg,
Assessment: For a patient presenting with persistent cough, occasional wheezing, breathlessness, lower limb oedema, and concerns about lung ...
Доказанные препараты при андрогенной алопеции
Evidence-Based Medications for Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA): The two primary evidence-based pharmacological treatments for androgeneti...
Say me types of perianal fistula based on surgery references
Perianal fistulas are surgically classified primarily based on their anatomical relation to the anal sphincter complex, following the Parks classific...
bcl2 negativity in relapse of FL in previous bcl2 pos FL?
Yes, BCL2 negativity can occur in the relapse of follicular lymphoma (FL) in patients who initially had BCL2-positive FL. Follicular lymphom...
As a nurse, what would you do to a newly admitted patient with mental illness
Immediate management of a newly admitted patient with mental illness who is shouting on a medical ward should prioritise safety, assessment,...
I have tinnitus, dizziness, palpitations after abusing zolpidem for 5 years,
Potential Causes: In a patient with a history of prolonged zolpidem abuse who is now abstinent for one year, tinnitus, dizziness, and palpit...
49-year-old woman with right knee swelling.
Clinical Assessment: For a 49-year-old woman presenting with right knee swelling, a thorough clinical assessment should be initiated with a ...
Dificuldade em segurar a bexiga por muito tempo ao urinar
Difficulty in holding the bladder for a long time during urination may be caused by several factors affecting bladder storage and voiding mechanisms....
pt above 75 years old on atorvastatin 40 , when should it be reduced to
In patients over 75 years old taking atorvastatin 40 mg, the general guidance is to consider a moderate-intensity statin dose based on individual fac...
basal-bolus insulin ratio
The appropriate basal-bolus insulin ratio for effective blood glucose management generally involves allocating approximately 50% of the total daily i...
Les stratégies thérapeutiques les plus efficaces pour faire face au nausées
Effective therapeutic strategies for managing nausea and vomiting during the perioperative period involve a multifaceted, risk-adapted, and multimoda...
55 yF, chronic anxiety and depression on multiple physical health meds, Lithium
Management of a 55-year-old woman with chronic anxiety and depression on multiple medications, including lithium with a subtherapeutic serum level (0...
Risk of malignancy for endometrial polyp no bleeding? Advise excision?
The risk of malignancy in an endometrial polyp in a patient without bleeding is generally low but not negligible. Overall, the prevalence of...
What are chance of malignancy for endometrial polyp?
The risk of malignancy associated with endometrial polyps is generally low but clinically significant, especially in certain high-risk groups....
Recurrence rectal cancer in pelvis. SBRT offered
Appropriate management for recurrence of rectal cancer in the pelvis where stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is considered involves a highly indi...
Is Pioglitazone a good choice for controlling diabetes type 2 in patients with
Pioglitazone can be considered as a second or third line treatment option for managing type 2 diabetes in adult patients, including those particularl...
stage 4 Uterine clear-cell carcinoma alternatives
Treatment options and management alternatives for stage 4 uterine clear-cell carcinoma (UCCC), a high-risk subtype of endometrial cancer, integrate s...
Is there an available method for treating autism using stem cell therapy?
Currently, there is no established or routinely recommended stem cell therapy for treating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in UK clinical practice....