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September 23, 2005

 
The First Aid Clinical Clerkship Series, PDA Edition

USBMIS has announced that the First Aid Clinical Clerkship Series PDA applications are now available. These new PDA applications are designed to let users find medical information quickly and efficiently and to ensure trainee success on the wards, at the bedside, and for in-service exams.

The PDA versions, for both Palm and Pocket PC platforms, contain the complete contents of the First Aid Clinical Clerkship Series books. The PDA navigation is highly intuitive and the simple web-like navigation will save time while still finding all the answers.
posted by Kent 8:03 PM | |

 
Geriatrics At Your Fingertips Updated

The 2005 edition of Geriatrics At Your Fingertips is now available. The updated version offers several new, interactive features that enhance the guide's utility.

With over 25,000 copies of the print edition sold in 2004 alone, GAYF is an indispensable resource for those who care for older adults. It covers assessment instruments, recommended diagnostic tests, management strategies, and both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies recommended specifically for older adults.

The free distribution of GAYF for handhelds-which is available for Palm OS and Windows CE devices-is supported by a grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation.
posted by Kent 8:00 PM | |

 
Skyscape's New LabNotes

Skyscape recently announced LabNotes: Guide to Lab & Diagnostic Tests, which provides students, nurses, and other health professionals with a quick and portable reference tool for competently explaining, preparing, and caring for patients before, during, and after common lab and diagnostic testing. Concise information explains lab reference ranges and considerations, diagnostic test purposes and procedures, pre-test preparation, and post-test care.
posted by Kent 7:58 PM | |

September 16, 2005

 
The Perfect PDA?

Bruce McKenzie over at www.bioneural.net shares his vision of the perfect PDA. It doesn't sound impossible to me...I'd certainly buy one.
posted by Kent 5:35 PM | |

September 13, 2005

 
ActiveECG Supports Treo 650

Now, Treo 650 users can turn their handheld into a portable cardiac monitor!

Active Corporation today announced a product bundle specifically for the palmOne Treo 650. ActiveECG is an inexpensive, handheld, professional cardiac monitor which can be used with palmOne handheld computers.

ActiveECG provides real-time display of ECG data and recording of ECG "strips" on a Palm OS handheld. ECG strips can be stored, reviewed and printed on any compatible PC, or transmitted to other computers or handhelds, enabling quick and easy remote diagnosis.

ActiveECG for Treo 650 has a price of $699 and includes the ActiveECG hardware, a Treo 650 compatible serial cable, software for the Treo 650 and companion software for the PC, ECG leadwires, battery, test cable, extra cover, one set of ECG electrodes, and a one-year warranty.
posted by Kent 3:36 PM | |

 
Updates from Unbound Medicine

Unbound Medicine has announced several new developments.

Two new nursing references (Diseases and Disorders, Davis's Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests) are now available, along with three new "Specialty Central" offerings in Medicine, Nursing, and Anesthesia.

Harrison's Manual of Medicine and Taber's Medical Dictionary are now available for PDA, Web, & Wireless access.

Finally, Mac OS X support is now available for all Palm OS titles!
posted by Kent 3:29 PM | |

September 10, 2005

 
I've Got Rhythm...

ECG Notes, a new release from Skyscape, is a quick-lookup reference for ECG interpretation and management. This indispensable pocket guide presents the basics (anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, electrical conduction system of the heart, basic ECG concepts and components), ACLS and CPR algorithms, emergency medications, and comprehensive information on monitoring leads and interpretation of over 100 ECG rhythms including 12-Lead and pacemaker rhythms.

...who could ask for anything more?
posted by Kent 4:57 PM | |

September 2, 2005

 
Hurricane Relief



If you're a family physician who would like to volunteer your time, click here.
posted by Kent 8:54 PM | |

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