iPad medical apps

The First Academic Journal on Apple’s Newsstand is a Medical One

Jan 18, 2012 by
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The introduction of the British Medical Journal to Newsstand marks an interesting point in the world of academic journals. Using the iPad as a content delivery platform ensures that
access to essential information is now quicker, simpler and most importantly easier than ever before. By improving content delivery, the BMJ, Newsstand and the iPad ensure that the latest evidence based information is in the hands of physicians in the most important place: on the front line

Inkling Webinar offers insights into the future of medical education and training

Jan 17, 2012 by
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The Inkling webinar is a really informative, inspiring vision for the future of medical education through mobile technology. The webinar covers a brief history of textbooks, live demonstrations as well as guest speakers who have successfully implemented Inkling into their medical curriculum.

How will Apple’s media event affect the digital publishing industry?

Jan 16, 2012 by
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Apple’s education media event on Thursday suggests Apple are primed and ready to enter the world of digital publishing. As we pointed out in our last article, evidence suggests that Apple is likely to bring important changes to the iBook platform with a particular focus on academia and furthermore push into the education industry. Previously, thoughts have focused on Apple improving the iTunes U platform and trying to use this as a gateway into educational institutions. Others believe that Apple [Read more]

Top 4 iPad anatomy medical apps

Jan 11, 2012 by
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A detailed comparison of the top anatomy apps currently available for the iPad based on the following essential functions: content, ease of use, quality of anatomical illustrations and overall benefit to practicing physicians

Color Atlas of Cosmetic Dermatology medical app is a great example of how to go from print to digital

Jan 09, 2012 by
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Color Atlas of Cosmetic Dermatology is an excellent reference resource for dermatologists who are looking for a complete yet concise guide to a wide range of cosmetic disorders. The user interface is focused and presents information covering diagnosis, treatment, and procedures in an easily accessible format.

Airstrip Technologies helps facilitate the untethered physician

Jan 05, 2012 by
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AirStrip Technologies has stepped in to bring a mobile solution that provides physicians the ability to view and interact with real time wave form data that sometimes is essential to provide appropriate patient care.

Apple preparing to revolutionize digital textbooks, medical texts included?

Jan 04, 2012 by
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New sources indicate Apple’s January media event is likely to focus on iTunes University and Apple in education suggesting an eTextbook revolution

AIrstrip OB iphone app review, Obstetricians get mobile access to laboring patients

Jan 04, 2012 by
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AirStrip OB provides obstetricians a mobile platform to view fetal monitoring in real time and gives them the ability to make critical decisions regarding the plan of care in potential high risk obstetric patients.

The future of online digital textbooks, interview with Jill Ambrose, CMO of CourseSmart

Jan 03, 2012 by
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An interview with CourseSmart’s Chief Marketing Officer, Jill Ambrose

Apple’s top five iPhone & iPad medical apps of 2011

Dec 31, 2011 by
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Discussion over the top 5 top medical apps of 2011 named by Apple’s editorial staff, with a description of each and links to iTunes

Despite enthusiasm from healthcare providers, hospitals are slow to adopt tablet systems

Dec 29, 2011 by
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Its no secret that healthcare providers are adopting tablets at a rapid pace – one survey found that over 25% of physicians own a tablet and that was nearly nine months ago. This trend, both with tablets and smartphones, has generally been bottom-up; physicians, PA’s, NP’s, nurses, and other healthcare providers are buying consumer devices and bringing them into the clinical world. However, as Eric Yablonka, CIO of University of Chicago Hospitals put it, “This is not ‘nice to have [Read more]

Coursesmart Neuroanatomy iPad e-book has some good features, but lacks in important areas

Dec 27, 2011 by
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Review over the Coursesmart digital textbook, Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases by Hal Blumenfeld, 2nd ed (NTCC) for the iPad