5. Calculate by QxMD
Calculate by QxMD scores major points (and lands in our top 10) for its aesthetically appealing design and smooth user interface. The collection of medical calculators contained in this android app is wide enough in scope to satisfy most generalists and students.
Each calculator in the app progresses through a number of screens, often posing a question to the user to determine the score or value of interest. In contrast, most other medical calculator apps have a single screen with numerous input fields. Although this atypical method requires more clicks, it also enhances the learning experience without markedly slowing the process.
Those keen on referencing medical literature will be satisfied that the developers have included citations and PubMed links in the “More Information” tab
Most useful for: Primary care providers, generalists, and students on the wards
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Wow! Thanks for this list iMedical Apps! Amazing how I’ve had the android for awhile now and didn’t even know some of these medical apps existed!
nice list. i want to switch to verizon soon, but iphone or android ??? heard good things about android. i have an iphone right now.
I’ve had an article in the works about this topic. It’s almost done — right now getting some opinions from developers about some things. Should answer some of these questions.
Read between the lines on reviews of iPhone vs. Android and I think you’ll find most reviewers favor the iPhone user interface and more polished, less buggy applications.
Also, don’t discount AT&T – their network is 3-5 times faster than Verizon in my repeated (non-scientific) tests using Speedtest.net. Verizon currently uses CDMA technology for their smartphones (including the upcoming iPhone), which has much slower data throughput than AT&T’s GSM network (plus AT&T allows simultaneous voice and data and works worldwide.)
yea unfortunately, where i am and where im heading after residency = verizon has 3G whereas at&t has the dot or edge. getting tired of only using my iphone at full force when im on vacation or conferences! you know?
Android has the customization that iPhone does not.
Android has the choices that iPhone does not.
And your opinion about iPhone having less buggy applications is unfounded and proven wrong: http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomiogeron/2012/02/02/does-ios-crash-more-than-android-a-data-dive/
Like many apple fanbois you appear threatened by Android, have likely never had any extended experience with the platform and seek to do no more than attack it. Your linked blog is proof enough of this.
Not sure if a calorie counting program counts as a “medical app”. iPhone seems to have a much richer collection (obvious with review of your Top 20 Free iPhone Medical Apps link).
True, iPhone does have a richer collection of free medical apps. Android is definitely catching up though. Also, the calorie counter program did fit our inclusion criteria due to the ability of its use as a patient education tool. We also included one calorie counting app in our top 20 free iphone medical apps list as well.
Noted…actually, the iPhone calorie counting App was #21 (Lose It):
/20…
Is there any hope on getting Uptodate for android devices?
UpToDate has a fairly robust web interface that works great on the iPhone and I suspect Android, using this link:
http://pda.uptodate.com/
Yep, you’re right — the mobile version works surprising well on phones, including Android.
Is there a free access to UpToDate?
I would add Lexicomp to the list of medical app must haves
epocrates is great medical app for android mobile. its easy to use and really helpful for quick reference. But I think is its only a trail version (mine is expiring in 20 days). If that’s so, it should not be in this list as you mentioned you are not including the trail version to this list. But I recommend u confirm it 1st.
Epocrates has a free and a paid version, we included it on this list b/c there is a free version. You are most likely using the paid version they offer with a trial. Hope that explains the confusion. thanks!
The epocrates trial offer is one of the paid versions. There is a free version also that is great. When you start to download it will ask you if you want to download the free one or one of the others with a trial offer.
Great,Thanks for this list iMedical Apps! Amazing how I’ve had the android for awhile now and didn’t even know some of these medical apps existed!
This is terrific! Thanks for making the practice potentially a lot easier and still accurate.
Love my Epocrates- use it practically every day
Amazing app. It is very helpful.
Excellent compilation..very useful for medical students..
As a medical student, I found the OSCE app from instamedic.co.uk really useful, you can get it here https://market.android.com/details?id=com.instamedic.instamedic_app . Most of the stuff in the app is available on their website for free but its useful to have it on the go, plus there are mock exams etc in the app
what about ekg apps or the best free medical terminology app
MOBILE NURSE,
The software generally encompasses various nursing topics, including medication and
treatment information.
http://www.a2dy.com/