Dr. Eric Topol, author of the book The Creative Destruction of Medicine, and recent NBC News Story re-tweeted the recent iMedEd announcement. In his book, he talks about the need for medical schools to innovate to better prepare students for practicing in the new era of digital medicine. Here’s the link to the NBC News Read More…
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PEER VIII Emergency Medicine Question Bank for iOS
Brief video review of the $69.99 PEER VIII iPhone app with comparisons to the print and online version. Pros: Same 450 questions as the print and online versions Priced at $69.99 vs $275 for print or online subscription High-quality resizable images Cons: Only formatted for iPhone, sorry iPad users Shorter explanations than print/online No way Read More…
Clinical iPad Orientation
https://itunesu.itunes.apple.com/audit/COFZT9RY52 Above is a link for the iTunesU course for the Clinical iPad Orientation. Please review this material to help you get a better handle on how to use your iPad clinically. Please check this material frequently as new apps and clinical pearls will be distributed via this course!
Pregnancy Wheels – Clinical App Overviews
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSjogECCTec[/youtube] APPS REVIEWED: The Wheel HD http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-wheel-hd/id418797063?mt=8 iPad formatted, replicates the traditional wheel, but allows for drop-down field entry Pregnancy Wheel HD http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pregnancy-wheel-hd-due-date/id405043249?mt=8 iPad formatted, full replication of traditional wheel, no option to enter in dates via drop-down Perfect OB Wheel http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/perfect-ob-wheel/id293656711?mt=8 iPhone-native app, one of the better formatted, no wheel, allows for drop-down entry Read More…
Great infographic on fats vs carbohydrates!
This is a great example of how to simplify a complex topic into something that can be easily understood by the average, non-medical person. Take a look at it…hopefully this will inspire you to better simplify the information you provide to your patients. http://www.fastcodesign.com/1668916/pasta-not-bacon-makes-you-fat-but-how
iPad Stylus – make your own or check out the reviews!
As we’re all experimenting with the best way to take notes, markups, and doodle on your iPad, here are two great options for styluses…or is it styli? Our own Kate Xie has put together a great video on how to make your own stylus easily and on the cheap! Click here for iTunes link or Read More…
Emergency Medical Spanish for iPad – review by Edsel Abud
Click here for link to the App in iTunes Overall rating: 3/5 based on the design of the app, its utility and software bugs present. Overview: The Emergency Medical Spanish App for Ipad by Mavro Inc. is a nice easy app that allows clinicians and faculty to use basic Spanish skills in a setting where Read More…
Product Review – Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad2
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYZv9sU7sDg[/youtube] Pros: Keyboard+Case = Good combination Slim and light form factor Cool appearance Good Bluetooth connectivity Keys feel like Apple Keyboard Cons: iPad can fall out when on an angle Minimal protection to back of iPad Keyboard can feel a little cramped Overall Impression: Good case for the price Think twice if you plan to Read More…
Medicine 2.0 Congress Badge
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P93ExBaTDmU[/youtube] Check out this Medicine 2.0 Congress Badge – great design, great use of the technology. All badges should be innovative like this! Great job Larry Chu (@larrychu) and company!
Apple Introduces List of “Apps for Healthcare” Professionals
http://mobihealthnews.com/13254/apple-helps-mds-cut-thru-medical-apps-clutter/