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Meditoons explains GI pathologies with simple animations, a must have app for physicians

3 days ago by
App Review
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Meditoons, a new app by Pearlswan Communications, features short and simple animations to help explain gastrointestinal diseases such as gallstones, appendicitis, and hemorrhoids

SwipeSense presents their Hygiene 2.0 solution at Healthbox Investor Day 2012

Digital Health Startups with iMedicalApps
10 days ago by
mHealth News

SwipeSense co-founders Yuri Malina (@ymalina) and Mert Iseri (@mhi) present their vision for clinical hygiene 2.0.

Sonosite patent shows experimentation with iPad and ultrasound probes

Apr 27, 2012 by
mHealth News
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Over a year ago, we covered the FDA approval of Mobisante’s MobiUS ultrasound, which paired an ultrasound probe with a Windows Toshiba smartphone (which we hope to see moving to Android soon!). A recent patent filing by Sonosite, an ultrasound device maker worth over $750bn, suggests they are moving towards using tablets like the iPad with future ultrasound probes.

palmEM app is a great quick reference for the emergency department

Apr 23, 2012 by
App Review
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An app review of palmEM: Emergency Medicine Essentials, a succinct and quick universal iOS reference app

Grays Anatomy iPad app is an impressive conversion from print to digital

Apr 16, 2012 by
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One of the most well known anatomy textbooks is Gray’s Anatomy. This textbook was first published in 1858 and has remained one of the best anatomy reference texts since. Elsevier have released three versions of this venerable text in app format, Grays Atlas of Anatomy, Grays Anatomy for Students and Grays Anatomy Head and Neck. When we reviewed our top anatomy apps for the iPad, we recognised that these apps had great potential but we had been unable to review [Read more]

Android Drugs and Bugs app is a comprehensive antibiotic reference app from MPR

Apr 12, 2012 by
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MPR’s Drugs and Bugs provides information regarding antibiotic sensitivity for a comprehensive list of pathogens and antibiotics, but falls short in utility in the clinical setting

Inkling for Web previewed in medical education webcast and brings interactive eTextbooks to all

Apr 06, 2012 by
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iMedicalApps have covered Inkling extensively in a range of articles focusing on the various advantages of interactive textbooks and ways in which these can help students achieve better grades. Inkling recently held a medical education webcast where they extensively previewed Inkling for iPad and the new Inkling for Web. Inkling for Web hold a number of possibilities and is likely to significantly increase the number of students accessing Inkling texts as fully  interactive eTextbook can be accessed from any device eg [Read more]

Tumorpedia app for musculoskeletal tumors is well designed but light on content

Apr 06, 2012 by
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Tumorpedia iPhone/iPad family of apps claims to be the most comprehensive mobile reference for musculoskeletal tumors, but is weak on content.

Manual of Childhood Infections app is a valuable tool for trainees in pediatrics

Apr 03, 2012 by
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The Manual of Childhood Infections for the iOS presents concise summaries of common pediatric infections and treatment options in an accessible format

iPhone & iPad peripheral ThermoDock measures body temperature without any body contact

Apr 02, 2012 by
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ThermoDock is an infrared thermometer attachment for the iphone or iPad that accurately captures temperature.

MyMedicalTutor app allows doctors to practice presentation skills

Apr 02, 2012 by
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MyMedicalTutor is an app with great potential and uses as a practice presentation tool. Whilst the features and cases included are excellent, the overall utility is limited due to the lack of certain specialties.

Anatomy At A Glance app brings popular textbook series to the iPad and iPhone

Mar 30, 2012 by
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Anatomy At A Glance makes a highly successful transition from paper to digital. Whilst there are one or two potential improvements, this is a decent first attempt for Wiley-Blackwell. Those looking for a digital copy of Anatomy At A Glance will not go far wrong with this app.