App Review

NeuroRad for iPad is a great app for medical professionals to learn radiology

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NeuroRad for iPad is a fantastic application for radiologist residents with an excellent neuroradiology atlas. NeuroRad has a range of uses for healthcare professionals ranging from student to resident.

Vox Spanish English Medical Dictionary iOS app seeks to improve care by reducing language barrier

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This is an app review for the Vox Spanish-English Medical Dictionary and Verbs App, which provides English to Spanish and Spanish to English translations of medical terms.

Mobile MRI brain atlas medical app review, NeuroRad Mini

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NeuroRad Mini for the iOS offers a complete alas of brain MRI imagery on mobile devices

The HCV Care & Guidance App Offers Assistance with Direct-Acting Antivirals for Clinicians

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Review of the HCV Care & Guidance App from Projects in Knowledge, made as a point-of-care resource to assist NP’s and PA’s with Hepatitis C Management

Trying to keep current with clinical guidelines, Review of Journal Watch Hospital Medicine Blackberry app

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SkyScape Journal Watch Hospital Medicine review

Internal Medicine News app is a must have app for hospitalists and primary care doctors

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Review of the Internal Medicine News App from International Medical News Group Medical Media for the iPhone/iPod Touch

Updates to Surgical Intern Survival Guide improve its utility and functionality

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An app that can be utilized by interns and medical students alike, to help ease the transition into the world of surgery

Recognize and treat suspicious skin lesions with illustrated Dermoscopy App

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by: Brian Chau, MS3 The clinical process of evaluating suspicious skin lesions is often taught in medical school through the ABCDE method. Student physicians are taught to evaluate said lesions based on Asymmetry, irregular Borders, multiple Colors, Diameters > 6mm, and Enlarging lesion. Dermoscopy is a non-invasive, clinical examination of skin lesions with the aid of a dermatoscope. This process utilizes a liquid medium between a magnifier, a transparent plate, and a polarized light source to allow physicians to better [Read more]

Inkling’s iPad version of Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine is impressive

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Another excellent title from Inkling. One or two navigation issues do not take away from the fact this is the only iPad optimized version of this essential clinical reference text. Medical professionals who purchase this text will know they carry one of the most extensive medical resources in a highly accessible format on a device no larger than a notepad.

Podmedics brings superb medical education podcasts to junior doctors and med students

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Podmedics is a superb resource for medical students and junior doctors alike. The wide selection of topics, appropriate level of content and variation in length means the podcasts can be used for a quick reminder or a more detailed discussion of a particular topic.

The best anatomy app for physicians and med students on the iPhone: Visible Body

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Visible Body for iPhone is just as impressive as the iPad version. The level of anatomical detail is very high and nothing major has been lost in the transition to the smaller device. At $9.99, Visible Body is a steal when compared to other decent anatomy apps available for the iPhone. Visible Body has many uses from patient education, to medical students and medical educators. Hands down one of, if not the best, anatomy app available for the iPhone.

Review for Student Differential Dx App, or “More stuff I don’t know” app

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Review of an iphone app designed for students that may have trouble remembering differentials for any particular symptom or sign.