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When treating common upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in pediatric patients, which management approach do you find most effective or commonly employ?

In the context of recent research, which treatment dilemma in pediatric allergies do you find most challenging to address?

Which evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches have you found effective in treating anxiety disorders in pediatric patients?

How do you address nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin D deficiency, in pediatric patients?

What are the current recommendations for introducing allergenic foods to infants as a strategy for allergy prevention?

How do you approach the challenge of diagnosing and treating pediatric patients with emerging infectious diseases, such as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)?

Which antimicrobial stewardship strategies do you implement in your pediatric practice to combat the rising rates of antibiotic resistance?

Do all antenatally diagnosed cleft lip and palate require further genetic testing?

What is the correct age to start preschool?

Will introducing peanuts before 1 year of age reduce the incidence of peanut allergy?

The data, released by South Africa's National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), shows that 52 infants under age 2 were among 452 COVID-19 patients admitted. 29% of COVID-19 admissions in the 0-to-4 age group had severe disease. What should we be concerned about the most for pediatrics?

The coronavirus crisis has restricted students to online teaching methods but offline classes are now beginning to resume for many. Should children be restricted to online school?

Germany has allowed mixed COVID-19 vaccine program. Should people be vaccinated with different COVID-19 vaccines or should they receive the same brand of vaccine to complete the schedule?

With new variants of COVID-19 emerging, would it be required to take booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine?

How to recognise early Post COVID-19 syndrome in children?

Why are individuals getting COVID-19 infection after first dose of COVID-19 vaccination?

With reports of blood clots post Spike protein COVID-19 vaccination, many countries have banned the use of this vaccine even though WHO still recommends it. What should be the policy of health agencies in such situation?

Should COVID vaccine be given in children below 18 years of age?

Should COVID-19 vaccine be given to patients who already had COVID-19 infection and positive antibody response?

With mucormycosis on the rise in post COVID-19 recovered patients, should these patients be screened for fungal infections at the time of active COVID-19 infection?

Does COVID-19 infection give better immunity or the vaccine gives better immunity?

WHO has issued a conditional recommendation against the use of remdesivir in hospitalized patients, regardless of disease severity. Should the use of remdesivir be stopped in moderate and severe COVID 19 patients?

What is the role of quarantine of entire floor including neighbours for patients who opt for home quarantine for COVID-19?

Should the COVID-19 vaccine production be expedited for commercial use even if phase 3 studies are still pending?

Should loss of smell and taste make one suspect an underlying COVID 19 infection?

Are COVID-19 serological tests (antibody tests) useful?

How often should COVID-19 PCR test be done in contacts of a patient suffering from COVID-19?

How can COVID 19 virus be brought under control?

Is lockdown and social distancing the only answer to control the COVID-19 pandemic?

Why is the outbreak of COVID-19 so dangerous?

Are dengue vaccines useful in children?

Should bariatric surgery be offered to obese children?

Vaping-related lung injury linked to flavorings in conventional vape pens have been reported. Is nicotine the only cause of lung injury in e-cigarettes?

On-line gaming disorders in the youth are on the rise. How should they be tackled?

US FDA has found presence of NDMA (a potential carcinogen) in some ranitidine medicines. Should all brands of ranitidine be completely banned?

What is the reason for measles outbreak in USA and some european countries?

WHO says e-cigarettes, 'smoke-free' products do not help reduce cancer. Should e-cigarettes be banned?

Should tobacco items be sold to minors?

In February 2018, XDR typhoid outbreak was reported in Pakistan that was resistant to fluoroquinolones and third-generation cephalosporins. Should all children in typhoid endemic countries be given typhoid vaccine as part of government schedule?

WHO states that palm oil in its present composition raises cholesterol and total/HDL ratio. Is this true?

Should antibiotics banned in animal fodder?

Tobacco use is increasing in school going children. How should the menace be controlled?

With increasing air pollution across the globe, doctors advise air purifiers at home?

Should pulverisation of adult drugs be done for pediatric patients by mortar and pestle?

How reliable are the genetic tests to predict drug response in patients?

Is artificial intelligence useful in medical science diagnosis and treatment?

For TB elimination, is it necessary to treat everyone with latent TB?

Should HIV parents undergo medical termination of pregnancy if they desire that option?

Can disposable catheters and stents be reused after proper sterilization?

When pediatric formulations are not available, is it fine to pulverize the adult tablets and give it to the child?

With congenital CMV being the most common congenital infection, should it be mandatory to screen all newborn babies for CMV?

How can the outbreak of Nipah virus be contained?

Is TB elimination possible by 2025 as envisioned by the authorities?

Will a standardised digital health record for every child be useful in medical practice?

Pan-resistant bacterial infections are on the rise. Should there be a restricted use of higher antibiotics?

With an increase in juvenile crimes, should there be a curb on search engines to prevent access to adult sites?

With ICU and hospital bills becoming exorbitant, should there be a curb on private hospital billing charges?

Should the government pay for enzyme replacement therapy for rare lysosomal diseases?

Should there be a price cap on medical implants and medical devices?

Should operation theatres have video recording during surgeries?

Should influenza vaccine be made a compulsory vaccine with increased incidence of H1N1?

Should dengue vaccine be a part of the immunization schedule of all tropical countries_?

Has Zika virus become a global threat_?

Should doctors only prescribe generic drugs_?

Why is there increasing violence against doctors_?

Should Bedaquilline {the new drug for treatment of XDR-TB} be made available in private sector_?

Should a doctor`s practice be included in GST_?

Do you think vaccine policies are influenced by pharma companies_?

Should doctors go for cashless payment options in their clinic_?

Lot of patients send their reports on whatsapp to the doctor. Is that a good practice_?

Should patients be charged for telephonic consultation_?

Are online consultations convenient_?

Would you prefer to book a doctor`s appointment through a mobile app or would prefer to call directly to the doctor`s office for an appointment__?

Should post graduate students, resident doctors have stipulated working hours_?

Are e-book textbooks as useful as published books_?

Should combination drugs such as cough syrups be banned_?

In couples where one partner is HIV infected and the other uninfected, guidelines mention that uninfected person should take antiretrovirals as pre-exposure prophylaxis {PrEP} for prevention of HIV. Do you agree_?

Hospitals put pressure over doctors to increase the income turnover. Is that correct practice_?

How can costs of organ transplants be reduced_? Every hospital seems to have different rates.

As per WHO 2015, all HIV infected patients should be started on antiretroviral therapy. Do you agree_?

Should doctors fees in hospitals be negotiable or non-negotiable_?

A child comes in emergency and needs admission urgently, but cannot afford the hospital cost. What should be done_?

Patients tend to send their reports to doctors on what`s app or other social media. Should such a practice be encouraged_?

Should doctors charge the patient for telephonic consultation_?

If a child comes in severe distress in emergency and needs ventilator, but there is no vacancy in the PICU, what should be done_?

What should be done if a child is brought to emergency and found to be dead on arrival_? Parents refuse a post mortem

Should children undergo genomic testing to identify which diseases they are at a risk of getting_?

Are ready to use therapeutic food {RUTF} better that home made high calorie dense foods for treating severe acute malnutrition_?

Should pharmaceuticals sponsor doctors for attending medical conferences_?

Should there be a national antibiotic policy_?

Is cord blood banking useful for future use in the child_?

Is virtual consultation replacing a visit to the doctor`s clinic_?

Are webinars the future of medical conferences_?

Medical apps on your smartphone are convenient due to

When hospitals are meant for serving the patients, why do they need marketing team_?

Should doctors having conflict of interests due to pharmaceutical grants be allowed to be part of policy making especially in vaccine sector_?

Medical organizations organize conferences where speakers are asked to sponsor their talk. Should such conferences be given credit points for their scientific content.

Cloxacillin is not available in the pharmacies currently. What medication would you use as anti-staphylococcal medicine_?

Same pharmaceuticals are preparing branded medicines and generic medicines with a wide difference in the pricing. Should they be allowed to do this_?

How reliable is medical teleconferencing to help in patient management_?

Syrup formulations of antiretrovirals especially zidovudine and nevirapine are in short supply due to decreased production. How to give prophylaxis to the babies to prevent vertical transmission of HIV_?

Should foreign medical post graduates be allowed to practice in other countries__?

Should all HIV infected children less than 5 years of age be put on antiretroviral therapy_?

With Antiretroviral therapy being given free of cost by governments all over the world for HIV patients, which other diseases should be treated for free_?

Should teicoplannin, colistin be used in case of neonatal sepsis where culture does not reveal any organism_?

Should antenatal diagnosis be offered for conditions where medical termination of pregnancy is not legally possible_?

Which vaccines should be a part of EPI schedule_?

Which medical facilities should be available as mobile apps_?

Should neonatal screening for metabolic disorders be done for all newborn babies_?

Should all healthcare workers take influenza vaccine_?

Should ayurvedic doctors to be allowed to practice allopathy after one year of training in allopathy medicine_?

Generic drugs are available at a low cost. How reliable are generic drugs_?

How safe are disposal diapers for babies_?

Should all patients with viral respiratory infection be treated with oseltamivir in current epidemic of H1N1 influenza_?

With increasing resistance to first line drugs, should category 2 treatment be modified_?

For treatment of tuberculosis, should anti TB drugs be given as fixed drug combination {FDC} or singly_?

Should mothers who are breast feeding be given vitamin D supplements_?

In case of non-availability of pediatric formulations, can adult capsules be opened and pulverised for use in children_?

Vitamin D deficiency is rampant in children. How should these children be treated_?

If a patient is not affording can comes to emergency in severe shock, should the child be admitted in the hospital_?

Should INH prophylaxis be given to all HIV infected children_?

Antibiotic resistance is on rise. Should there be a national antibiotic prescribing policy_?

Should linezolid be used as antibiotic for community acquired pneumonia_?

How should pediatricians keep themselves updated in pediatrics_?

Is GM {genetically modified} food good for health_?

Is presence of high fructose corn syrup {HFCS} in canned juice good for health_?

Should miilk derived from cows given growth hormone injections be used in children_?

Etrapenam is being projected as drug for community acquired pneumonia, intractable abdominal infections and complicated UTI. Is it correct to use this drug for these indications_?

With antibiotic resistance on the rise and emergence of superbugs, should antibiotics such as carbapenems and colistin be used by general pediatricians_?

Should all children and doctors be vaccinated with H1N1 vaccine_?

Should oseltamivir be given in all children with fever and cough even if the symptoms are mild_?

With live organism being produced from computer generated genetic code - is it useful or harmful_?

Should physicians of alternative medicine practice allopathy and vice versa_?

Should derecognition of MBBS courses be based on number of teachers or standard of care applied in the medical colleges_?

Should all married couples undergo testing to check if they are thalassemia minor_?

Why are the number of doctor negligence medicolegal cases increasing_?

Is H1N1 being under-reported now___?

Should all patients with fever and cough or cold receive oseltamivir in current situation of H1N1 pandemic_?

Should an adolescent with a terminal illness be told about its illness_?

Should swine flu testing and treatment be allowed in private hospitals_?

Should medical resident doctors go on strike for better pay scale and better working hours_?

Should HIV testing be done only after informed written consent_?

When a patient is being transferred to another hospital for ICU care and goes into cardiorespiratory arrest, what should be done_?

What should be done for antenatally diagnosed severe congenital birth defects such as complex congenital hearts or renal anomalies etc_?

If a child with a known chronic disease is brought dead to the hospital should a death certificate be issued_?

Should patients with spinal muscular atrophy {SMA} be put on ventilators in case of respiratory failure_?

Should medical euthanasia be allowed?

Are online CMS more scientific or actual CMES?

Should medical conferences cover original research or talks on various medical topics?

Are DNB degrees equivalent to MD degree?

Should interns be posted in rural areas?

Is DOTS the answer to decrease MDR TB load?

Should doctors accompany patients while transferring patients to other hospitals?

Should medical residents work with fixed working hours?

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