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January 1, 2007

 
Closing Time

As of January 1, 2007, the Ectopic Brain is officially closed. For medically-related Palm OS news, please visit The Palmdoc Chronicles.
posted by Kent 1:02 AM | |

November 7, 2006

 

Smiles for Life: A National Oral Health Curriculum for Family Medicine has developed Palm OS applications summarizing key point-of-care information on child oral health, adult oral health, and dental emergencies. They're each only 20-30K. You can download them from the links above.
posted by A Schechtman, M.D. 6:27 PM | |

October 27, 2006

 

MeisterMed is pleased to announce the release of STD 2006, our newest medical reference for your PDA.

STD 2006 includes the full text of the CDC's MMWR publication 'Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2006' published in August 2006.

STD 2006 also includes a color photo atlas with more than 60 high-resolution color images and step-by-step treatment algorithms. In addition, STD 2006 has a comprehensive index to make finding your information fast and easy, whether you are looking by disease (cervicitis), pathogen (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), medication (metronidazole), or other subject (Management of sex partners).

More information, screenshots, and download are available at MeisterMed. Shareware. Requires iSilo.
posted by A Schechtman, M.D. 8:38 AM | |

September 22, 2006

 
HandiStroke

Created by doctors from the department of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, this free Palm OS tool includes a NIH stroke scale calculator and guidance for using thrombolytics. It's been around since 2002 (last updated in 2004) but has seemed to slip under the radar and has not gotten much publicity. More information and download available here.
posted by A Schechtman, M.D. 11:36 PM | |

September 6, 2006

 

New Diabetes Treatment Algorithm

StatCoder.com is beta testing a new Palm OS tool based on the new ADA consensus algorithm for the management of Type 2 Diabetes, published last month. Until now, there has not been a consensus algorithm for management of hyperglycemia in Type 2 DM. Of note, the new guidelines call for the immediate immediate initiation of metformin at diagnosis along with lifestyle modifications. Also included is a step-by-step algorithm for the initiation and adjustment of insluin. Comments are welcome.
[Download Page]

Reference: Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes: A Consensus Algorithm for the Initiation and Adjustment of Therapy A consensus statement from the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes
posted by StatCoder.com 12:47 AM | |

August 26, 2006

 
New Files at the Medical iSilo Depot

The Medical iSilo(tm) Depot, hosted by MeisterMed, has just added 19 new medical references for your PDA (18 of which are free) and has updated 16 others. Visit the Depot today for an alternative to some of the overpriced and poorly-adapted-for-PDA references offered by some of the big publishers. All references listed on the Medical iSilo(tm) Depot require iSilo.
posted by A Schechtman, M.D. 9:12 PM | |

 
ICDMeister 2007

ICDMeister 2007, the update to MeisterMed's popular ICD-9 coding reference for Palm OS and PocketPC PDA's has been released. It includes the more than 200 new ICD-9 codes for 2007 that take effect on October 1, 2006 and other revisions to make finding the code you need fast and easy. 2006 users can update with a 50% discount. Requires iSilo.
posted by A Schechtman, M.D. 9:02 PM | |

August 25, 2006

 
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

FHR Monitoring for PDA - another new, free clinical reference from MeisterMed - is a PDA adaptation of Dr. Michael Wolkomir's popular handbook covering the essentials of fetal heart rate monitoring interpretation. It includes images of normal and abnormal fetal heart rate tracings and explains the mechanisms and management of FHR tracing abnormalities. A video demo available at the above link highlights all the contents. Requires iSilo.
posted by A Schechtman, M.D. 2:28 AM | |

 
Influenza Updates

Influenza 2006-2007, a new clinical reference for Palm OS or PocketPC PDA, has just been released by MeisterMed. Influenza 2006-2007 is a PDA adaptation of the Center for Disease Control's MMWR report "Prevention and Control of Influenza" for the upcoming flu season. The PDA reference includes the full text of the report as well as a succint "Meister Summary" to help users get quick answers to clinical questions at the point-of-care. A video demo is available from the link above. Influenza 2006-2007 is provided as a free resource from MeisterMed and requires iSilo.
posted by A Schechtman, M.D. 2:06 AM | |

August 1, 2006

 
Top PDA Resources for Family Physicians

"The Top PDA Resources for Family Physicians" has been published in the July/August 2006 issue of the journal Family Practice Management and is available online here. The author, Dr. Alvin Lin, a family physician based in Las Vegas and a frequent presenter at national conferences on the medical use of PDAs, lists his 15 most useful PDA resources for family physicians. Regular medical PDA users may discover some new gems by checking out his list of favorites.
posted by A Schechtman, M.D. 1:11 PM | |

June 29, 2006

 
Basic Concepts In Pharmacology

USBMIS and McGraw-Hill are proud to provide a portable survival guide for the most difficult-to-learn concepts in pharmacology. Now available for both the Palm and Pocket PC platforms, Basic Concepts in Pharmacology contains an organized approach to the hundreds of drugs covered in pharmacology classes today. The unique design and ease of organization in this application yields greater retention and reduces stress for the pharmacology student preparing for a course review or for the board exams.

Basic Concepts in Pharmacology, PDA edition provides all of the same valuable information as the print edition, as well as many additional features that can only be found within the PDA edition, in addition to the overall convenience of portable, mobile technology.

Features Include:

• Automatic updates to all chapters reflecting the latest advances in practice
• Bookmarks personalize your application for the information you access most frequently
• Interlinked content and a comprehensive index for easy searching
• Key concepts and definitions highlight essential information
• Charts, Tables and Illustrations allow easy comprehension of complex material.

posted by Kent 7:01 PM | |

 
MedAlert

Skyscape's MedAlert helps you greatly improve your ability to stay updated about your specialty while enhancing productivity and quality of patient care.

With MedAlert, you receive trusted, up-to-the-minute Journal summaries and breaking news about your specialty, delivered directly to your cell phone.

Here's how MedAlert works:

• You customize which Journal summaries and news sources about your specialty you wish to receive on your cell phone.
• Once you receive a text message, you choose to delete it or review the complete summary via email.

Because you customize your alerts, you're saved from excess emails.
posted by Kent 6:58 PM | |

 
PEPID Emergency Physicians Suite

PEPID has released a new reference suite specifically designed for emergency physicians. Click here for more info.
posted by Kent 6:55 PM | |

 
Medical Imaging Consultant

USBMIS has teamed up with Dr. William Orrison to create the most accurate and convenient way to reduce errors in diagnostic imaging.

Medical Imaging Consultant PDA Edition is the ordering physician’s quick reference for diagnostic imaging exams. It provides portable, fast access to extensive information that will help determine whether image testing is necessary, and if so, assist in choosing the most appropriate exam.

With interlinked content and a custom designed user interface, the Medical Imaging Consultant PDA Edition provides the most convenient and accurate way to select the single, best exam.

Features include:

• Current information for over 350 clinical conditions
• Data on diagnostic procedure
• Clinical benefit
• CPT Code
• Medicare reimbursement
• Radiation in chest X-ray equivalents
• Overall risk factors
• Clearly divided pediatric and adult sections
• Easy-search index

The Medical Imaging Consultant PDA Edition is supported by over 160 references as the best way to weigh the risk versus rewards of using and misusing diagnostic imaging in the most common clinical care situations.
posted by Kent 6:53 PM | |

June 20, 2006

 
Raja's Palm Library

If big sites with hundreds of links leave you wondering where to go first, check out Raja's Palm Library, designed to give physicians rapid access to the most popular Palm OS sites. Created by Dr. Raja Abusharr of Houston, TX, the site contains links to most of the major Palm-related resources on a single page.
posted by Kent 8:14 AM | |

June 17, 2006

 
RxPlan

Skyscape's RxPlan is a comprehensive prescribing resource that's a cost-effective, more productive way to prescribe with confidence and ease. As an accurate, up-to-date compendium of health plan formularies, RxPlan seamlessly integrates with close to 50 Skyscape drug information resources and overall 300 other Skyscape mobile information resources by specialty. This attractive feature can help dedicated prescribers vastly improve efficiency-with decreased pharmacy call-backs, insurers questions, and co-pays-while greatly enhancing patient satisfaction.

RxPlan + RxDrugs benefits include:

• Easier access to clinical, formulary information to effectively communicate drug and health plan knowledge at point of care
• Accurate, up-to-the-minute info on health plan-approved and affordable drugs
• Reduces or eliminates prescriber administrative problems (ie: pharmacy call-backs)
• Shows formulary drug coverage for 4,700 health plans including all Medicare Part D plans and state Medicaid plans
• Includes RxDrugs drug dosing tool with integrated dosing calculators

posted by Kent 7:42 AM | |

June 15, 2006

 
Thompson PDR ICD-9 Coding Resource

Novartis would like to invite you to use their new ICD-9 CM coding tool for your handheld. With this tool you can look-up ICD-9 codes right on your Palm or Pocket PC device. The tool includes 2006 data, and is freeware.
posted by Kent 7:05 PM | |

 
Sanford Guide, 2006

The extensive content and custom designed interface of The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 2006, PDA Edition provides healthcare professionals with the quick answers they need to help make appropriate treatment decisions. Interlinked content, a notes feature, custom bookmarks, and interactive tools make this more than just a reference application.

As always, The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 2006, PDA Edition contains all of the content found in the print edition. This year's updates include:

• Up-to-date comprehensive treatment guidelines for bacterial, fungal, mycobacterial, parasitic and viral infections, including prophylaxis, occupational exposure and immunization
• As a reflection of the worldwide MRSA "epidemic", especially community-acquired MRSA, a new Table 6 is added to specifically address this growing problem
• Information on drug dosage, resistance, pharmacology, adverse reactions, drug-drug interactions and resource links is updated
• New and updated source references to the medical literature are included throughout

The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 2006, PDA Edition is available 24 hours a day from the Sanford Guide Web Store and is available for both Macintosh and Windows users.
posted by Kent 7:02 PM | |

June 9, 2006

 
USBMIS Free Product Testing: OutbreakID

USBMIS has announced the release of its newest PDA application for Palm and Pocket PC devices. OutbreakID, now in Beta Testing Stage, is a groundbreaking PDA application for physicians and public health professionals who stand on the frontlines as the key agents for the early detection of disease outbreaks. OutbreakID includes chemical and biological weapons, emerging infectious diseases, foodborne illnesses, occupational diseases, zoonoses, and arthropod-borne infections. It covers 199 infectious diseases, including nearly every disease listed in the Control of Communicable Diseases Manual.
posted by Kent 11:32 PM | |

June 5, 2006

 
Mosby's Diagnostic and Lab Test Reference

Skyscape and Mosby - An Elsevier Health Sciences Company are pleased to announce the new and exciting release of Mosby's Diagnostic and Lab Test Reference, 7th Ed. for your mobile device.

Adaptable, convenient, and easy-to-use, this reference delivers information health care providers need for efficient, safe, and accurate testing. This reference contains a wealth of added functionality that makes pinpointing information easier and faster than ever.
posted by Kent 8:36 AM | |

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