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April’s first installment of the “Best of iMedicalApps”

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In this installment, we look at whether smartphones are distracting for clinicians, discuss the Lancet iPad journal app, and look at a cool new device that helps you track your fitness called the Nike Fuelband. Additionally, we demonstrate how easy it is to check out an iPad from a medical library, review an app that contains health advice for patients, and lastly, we show you the future of TEDMED.

If you don’t have an iPad, go to the medical library and borrow one

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In addition to books, medical librarians are checking out iPads loaded with apps to help them do their research and treat patients

The best iPad note taking apps to use with stylus pens

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We have considered a range of note-taking apps-it is now to time to recommend the best note-taking app for healthcare professionals. Overall many of these apps offer similar levels of functionality although there are two clear market leaders- Note Taker HD and Notes Plus. Although the learning curve associated with Note Taker HD can be steep, it has become the leading note-taking app which can use a stylus. It is highly recommended to all healthcare professionals who want to take notes on their iPad in a variety of situations

Top 5 iPad PDF medical literature management apps for doctors

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An inside look at the top 5 PDF management apps for healthcare professionals

Which version iPad should doctors buy?

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A short discussion and analysis of the relevant factors when considering what size and version iPad to purchase if you are a medical professional. Factors considered include hardware, software, price, connectivity and available storage.

Finding the Best PDF Management App for Healthcare Professionals [Part 2]

A look at the best PDF management apps for managing your medical literature library. There are a lot of great apps out there, but here we pick our favorite.

Using Dropbox and OsiriX on the iPad to view radiology images in the operating room [iPad in the OR, part II]

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How to use Dropbox and OsiriX on the iPad to view radiology images in the operating room. Can be used in other medical health care setting as well.