iPad

VueMe app could reduce repeat radiology studies, empowers patients to store medical images on the cloud

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VueMe and Mobile MIM could revolutionize how medical images are stored and shared, by allowing patients and physicians to have direct control of medical images on a cloud based service.

Dosecast iOS app targets one of healthcare’s biggest weaknesses – medication compliance

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Dosecast is an iOS app that helps remind patients about drug compliance — leaving us to wonder how soon these types of apps will become the norm when it comes to pharma and clinical trials.

Surgical Radiology app provides high quality training and is a great value

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Surgical Radiology gives a free question and answer platform that delivers value and utility to end users.

iBronch app provides a virtual glimpse into bronchoscopy on iPad, but is too abbreviated

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A review of a bronchoscopy app for the iPad, too rudimentary for pulmonologists, but possibly useful for medical students.

iPad anatomy app that could replace a textbook? IMAIOS Mobile Atlas gets significant update

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By: Wouter Stomp, MD IMAIOS’ mobile application is an atlas of human anatomy for iOS which we reviewed just two months ago. Although we were impressed, and in fact considered it one of the best anatomy apps in the app store, there were some key drawbacks. The app however has just received a major update fixing many of the issues we encountered and here we will be giving you our second impression. Our most important gripes with the initial version were [Read more]

Mobile diabetes guide from Johns Hopkins helps doctors practice evidence-based medicine

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An inside look at the latest POC-IT guide from Johns Hopkins covering all aspects of diabetes, complications, clinical management and associated conditions

United Kingdom Department of Health using iPads for post-op orthopedic follow up

By: Ankur Gupta, MS 1 The UK Department of Health is conducting a trial at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) in London of a system that tracks patients’ progress after spine surgery. HealthUnlocked Tracker allows patients to record their progress on an iPad while in the clinic. After the patient is discharged, he or she can continue to update their information through an online system. While monitoring patient progress is nothing new, this system gives medical staff live access to information [Read more]

Johns Hopkins HIV Guide app synthesizes HIV information into mobile form for iPad & iPhone

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The Johns Hopkins HIV Guide from Unbound Medicine presents an all-inclusive application that serves as a one-stop resource for everything related to HIV

The nuts and bolts of contraception: Contraception i-pocketcards for the iPhone

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A medical app review of Contraception i-pocketcards for the iPhone, from iMedicalApps.com, your source of non-biased app reviews by medical professionals.

BioStats Calculator app, for the “On the Go” evidence based medical researcher

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BioStats Calculator packages your desktop statistics software into your pocket. You can now make calculations on the go, during a meeting or wherever you need.

iPad 2 keyboard case review, ZAGG versus Incase Origami Workstation

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Typing on the iPad’s native touch screen keyboard is difficult. For short e-mails — no problem.  But for longer E-mails, and for legitimate productivity, it’s not practical. More apps are being released on a weekly basis that enable the iPad to be used for productivity.  One of my favorites is Elements, a no frills plain text editor that seamlessly syncs with dropbox, and enables you to store your text content on the cloud.  The app works great on the iPhone as well, [Read more]

Must have app for cancer patients, Cancer.net, released by American Society of Clinical Oncology

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A free app from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) shows how patients can be empowered using mobile tools.