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The most innovative Medical Apps of 2012

Dec 27, 2012 by
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By: Iltifat Husain, MD; Timothy Aungst, PharmD; Tom Lewis Introduction: At iMedicalApps, our goal is to review apps from a Physician standpoint so we can help healthcare providers navigate the growing number of available medical and healthcare apps. There were times this year when an app caused us to pause and think, “Why hasn’t anyone ever done this before?”, or “This is the future of mobile medicine”. With 2012 coming to an end, we have put together a list of innovative medical [Read more]

How to download premium Micromedex medical apps for free on your iPhone

Dec 19, 2012 by

By: Timothy Aungst, PharmD. Instructional App Utilization Review Introduction: Micromedex currently has a series of mobile applications available on several mobile devices. Their Drug Information app is currently free for all users. However, several additional apps they have available require an annual subscription ($9.99/year). These apps can also be accessed via an institutional subscription though via Micromedex 2.0. Specifically, the Micromedex Drug Interaction and IV Compatibility app can be accessed via institutional passwords.

The 5 best note taking apps for Android

Oct 31, 2012 by
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Note taking has truly become an art in the digital age with the rise of cloud computing, tablets and styluses, and other competitive technological features. Finding the right note taking app for your needs can be a trying task. Do you need an app that will sync with your Google account? Do you mind registering with a new resource to take advantage of advanced features? Are you aware and okay with storing some of your information in the cloud instead [Read more]

UpToDate app review for Android phones

Oct 12, 2012 by
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UpToDate has given us an amazingly designed Android app that works wonderfully and its user experience may even surpass its website counterpart’s.

How medical professionals can use Evernote and mobile devices to improve productivity and learning

Jun 25, 2012 by
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Readers of the iMedicalApps forums will have seen that Evernote was rated particularly highly by a number of commenters when asked ‘How do you use mobile technology to help with your studies’. As  a result of this, I was encouraged to try Evernote out for an extended period and see what impact it could make upon my learning. I am pleased to say that I have now had enough time to explore Evernote and can now highly recommend it as one [Read more]

Top 10 free iPad Medical Apps

Jun 11, 2012 by
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Make sure to also check out our new list of the “Most Innovative Medical Apps of 2012 — the Future of Mobile Medicine” Follow Iltifat Husain MD on twitter @iltifatMD As the Editor-in-chief of iMedicalApps, I have witnessed first hand the transformation of the iPad in medicine. When the first iPad was launched more than two years ago, I did an in depth review from a medical perspective, and concluded the iPad was not a slam dunk for medical professionals. Rather, [Read more]

The best iPad note taking apps to use with stylus pens

Feb 17, 2012 by
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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 9 iPad keyboard cases reviewed

Feb 17, 2012 by
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In-depth comparison review of nine top iPad Keyboard cases, ranging from folios to clamshell cases.

Top 5 iPad PDF medical literature management apps for doctors

Feb 16, 2012 by
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An inside look at the top 5 PDF management apps for healthcare professionals

iPad Stylus Pen Review: An Updated Comparison of the best stylus for the iPad

Feb 13, 2012 by
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An in-depth review of 4 of the top iPad stylus pens for the iPad, iPhone, and Android devices.

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

Apps for surgeons and the operating room

Aug 01, 2011 by
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The flexibility and ubiquity of smartphones has made them a natural platform for app developers targeting surgeons – among the most mobile of physicians. In this survey, iMedicalApps looks at apps currently available for surgeons.