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August 31, 2004

 
ePocrates Adds Drug Discount Tool

Physicians using hand-held clinical applications from ePocrates will be able to access a database of prescription discount programs via their PDAs. ePocrates will embed into its application suite patient assistance program and pharmaceutical discount information from NeedyMeds. Terms of the alliance were not disclosed.

NeedyMeds compiles information on discount programs, which are often available free to patients, on a drug-by-drug basis. The vendor also offers free access to its database on its Web site, www.needymeds.com.

Source: Mobile Health Data
posted by Kent 7:26 PM | |

August 26, 2004

 
Report: Docs Ahead of Pack in PDA Use

Physicians are four times more likely as other consumers to own PDAs, according to a new report from Forrester Research Inc., "The Next Generation of Wired Physicians: Analysis of Physician Technology Adoption." The survey found that 45% of North American physicians own PDAs, compared with 11% of the general population. Almost two-thirds, or 62%, of physicians less than 43 years old own PDAs, while 31% of physicians above age 43 have them, the Cambridge, Mass.-based technology research firm found.

The numbers aren't surprising based on the amount of medical reference material available to clinicians and the fact that PDAs are now must-haves for medical students and residents, Forrester says. Doctors are also more likely than other consumers to carry a cell phone, own a home computer and connect to the Internet at broadband speeds, the report states.

Forrester polled 60,010 households, including 100 physicians, for its 2004 Consumer Technographics Benchmark Study, from which this report was drawn. For more information, visit www.forrester.com.

Source: Mobile Health Data
posted by Kent 5:07 PM | |

August 20, 2004

 
Skyscape Adds Dynamic Content Updates to 5MCC

5-Minute Clinical Consult 2004 (5MCC™) powered by Skyscape, the #1 selling version on the market, now includes continuously updated content and an image library.
posted by Kent 5:40 PM | |

 
Wanted: Beta Testers for New Cancer Application

The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteer alpha/beta testers for their C-Tools (formerly CA-Tools) program. They are looking for residents, nurses, physician assistants, and doctors who would like to review and comment on their tools as they are created. No PDA is needed. If you want to sign up please email them here: testing@acspdasupport.com
posted by Kent 5:37 PM | |

August 14, 2004

 
Skyscape and PatientKeeper to Integrate

Skyscape and PatientKeeper recently announced the integration of Skyscape's more than 225 medical and nursing references with PatientKeeper's platform - which will now allow medical professionals to check drug interaction and treatment guidelines based on actual patient records. This will further streamline patient care and reduce the risk of medical errors.

With the PatientKeeper Reference Library, healthcare professionals can access medical references in the context of a specific patient's relevant data and return selected entries back into PatientKeeper. For example, a physician can search drug databases directly from a patient's active medication list, choose an appropriate discharge medication, and return the selection back to an electronic prescription pad - all on the PatientKeeper Platform. In addition, the physician may choose to look up a table of differential diagnoses in one of the many popular Skyscape-powered references (such as Griffith's Five-Minute Clinical Consult) and add it to a patient's active problem list.
posted by Kent 11:51 PM | |

August 13, 2004

 
Elsevier Debuts Web Site for PDAs

Elsevier, a Philadelphia-based company that offers medical, scientific and technical information products and services, has launched Pocket Consult, a Web site designed to enable physicians and other medical professionals a streamlined way of ordering, downloading and updating material for their PDAs.

The site features news and drug updates from MD Consult, Elsevier's clinical content service; medical journal abstracts; clinical tools, including 20 medical calculators; and reference materials. Additionally, Mosby's Drug Consult hand-held software is available for free downloading through the end of the year.

The site will also serve all users of MD Consult Mobile and hand-held users of First Consult, the company's evidence-based clinical information tool for primary care physicians.

Ed: Plus, they support the Mac!

Source: Mobile Health Data
posted by Kent 6:26 PM | |

August 9, 2004

 
Clinical Evidence with Auto-Updates

Clinical Evidence, produced by the BMJ Publishing Group, provides a concise account of the current state of evidence on the prevention and treatment of a wide range of clinical conditions. It contains evidence related to hundreds of therapeutic and preventative interventions, derived from thousands of original studies, and presents it in a concise, easy-to-use format.

Via CogniQ - Unbound Medicine's handheld-Web knowledge management platform - Clinical Evidence is delivered to the point of need, enabling healthcare professionals to access evidence-based answers on the go. Using CogniQ, you can view a concise version of the content on the handheld, request full text for content of interest, and capture questions as they arise. On synchronization, requests and searches are sent to your personal library on the Web where you can link to the full text of Clinical Evidence topics as well as perfom powerful searches of Unbound MEDLINE.

With your purchase of Clinical Evidence, you get a year's access to Clinical Evidence on the PDA, a personal Web Library, and access to Unbound MEDLINE on the Web. After one year you can choose to renew, which will extend your benefits, or you can keep the Clinical Evidence content on your PDA without access to Auto-Updates or the Web features.

For a limited time, medical students and nurses can purchase Clinical Evidence for only $45 (regularly $99).
posted by Kent 7:43 PM | |

August 5, 2004

 
USMLE Step 1 Recall: Buzzwords for the Boards, 2nd Ed.

This quick, easy-to-use review helps students get prepared for Step One of the USMLE. The question-and-answer RECALL helps students memorize the facts that are most often tested on the USMLE. The Second Edition organizes facts according to their specific basic science disciplines and provides accurate, up-to-date information at just the right level of depth for study and review.
posted by Kent 9:51 PM | |

 
PDFs for PDAs PDQ!

Cerience Corporation recently announced RepliGo PDF Mobilizer. The software makes it effortless for companies to deploy their entire library of PDF documentation to Palm OS and other mobile devices. Price: $495.00 (remember, this is for corporations.)
posted by Kent 9:44 PM | |

August 3, 2004

 
Current Practice Guidelines in Primary Care

Now available for the PDA as a compendium of the most current clinical practice guidelines in primary care. Perfect for on-the-spot consultation in the clinic or on the wards, this reference features updated guidelines for screening and primary prevention and treatment recommendations in a readily accessible, easy to follow format.
posted by Kent 8:34 PM | |

 
Breastfeeding Resources

Kimberly G. Lee, MD from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Department of Neonatology recently e-mailed me about some indispensable resources for anyone who takes care of women and infants.

The first is a set of free breastfeeding-related applications on the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition website, including guidelines for supporting lactation in the first few days; lists of contacts/references; and a short guide to the use of medications in lactation.

The second application is the PDA version of the popular and exhaustive reference text, Hale's "Medications and Mother's Milk" from www.ibreastfeeding.com.

These look very useful. Check 'em out!
posted by Kent 6:54 PM | |

August 1, 2004

 
Palm or Pocket PC?

pdabuyersguide.com has posted an updated look at the eternal question: "Should I buy a Palm OS device or a Pocket PC?" It's pretty accurate, too.
posted by Kent 6:18 PM | |

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