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Epocrates now fully supporting Android, iPad version upcoming, Palm Web OS device support discontinued

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Reports from Epocrates, popular medical reference software maker, about the support of Android devices, iPads, and Palm Web OS for healthcare professionals.

Epocrates acquisition of Modality makes sense while Android users could be left out in the cold

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Epocrates acquisition of Modality makes sense. However, Android users could be left out in the cold based on the track record of both companies.

iPad App Store needs to mature before medical community can adopt the iPad for healthcare use

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If you dream of pulling out your shiny iPad from your white coat to look up medical information via an app, similar to what you do on your iPhone, you might think: surely, my iPhone medical apps must look better on my iPad.  You should know the following before entertaining those thoughts. Will the iPad fit in your white coat? check.  Is the iPad fast enough for this type of healthcare point of care use? check. Will your iPhone medical [Read more]