MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'ipod'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:52:12 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103339&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmore-specialty-specific-apps-are-coming-on-the-market%2F2011.08.06 The explosive growth of medical applications for smartphones, launched by the  debut of the innovative Apple iTunes App store in 2008, promises to fundamentally change the physician’s tool set. While many specialties have always been heavily dependent on technology, such as radiology and cardiology, the ubiquity of these small, interconnected computers means that every physician will soon have access to a broad array of software and hardware to help them perform their daily work. At iMedicalApps.com, we have been reviewing the most interesting medical apps on the market today as well as watching for trends in mobile medical technology. The most popular categories thus far have been clinical reference and utility apps.  Some of the largest download numbers have been for apps that provid... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103339 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:00:33 +0100 5103339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803524&cid=t_103034_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FL8HlrImotBE%2F Hello, everyone, and how are you today? A shiny day is unfolding on the Pharmalot corporate campus where, once again, we are scrambling to deliver the short people to the local school house. And, of course, we are quaffing our mandatory cup of stimulation. This will be a particularly busy day as we tend to podcast matters. Meanwhile, here is the news of the world. Hope your day goes well… Drugmakers Replace Reps With Digital Tools (Wall Street Journal) Pfizer’s Chantix Blamed For Murder-Suicide In Lawsuit (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Sanofi Wins FDA OK For Short Needle Flu Vaccine (Reuters) NSAIDs May Raise Risks After Heart Attack (Health Day) MannKind Narrow Quarterly Loss While Awaiting FDA OK (Associated Press) Aurobindo Pharma Considers Spin Offs (Wall Street Journal) US Atta... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803524 Tue, 10 May 2011 12:02:42 +0100 4803524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734273&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fmobile-applications-medical-education Every year in April, we survey the HMS medical students about their use of mobile devices. At HMS, we encourage students to buy the device of their choice - iPhone/iPod/iPad, Android, Blackberry, Kindle etc. We then support these devices with software licenses and controlled hosted applications.   No sticky read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734273 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:28:45 +0100 4734273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433255&cid=t_103034_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Ffree-ipod-touch-for-autism%2F Needy people with Autism now have a chance at getting iPod touches to help them communicate with the world.  Priya Kishnan a high school junior from Alexandria Virginia founded the organization Project Touch and is partnering with Autism Speaks to provide free iPod touches to those on the Autism Spectrum.  Those interested in obtaining an [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433255 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:59:37 +0100 4433255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304958&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D3427 What a year it has been. I was reading the excellent capsule summary at PreCentral on what has happened to Palm and webOS in 2010. I have had first hand experience with webOS for over a year now and continue to be impressed with what Palm (now HP Palm) has achieved with this new mobile OS. We can expect new hardware (tablets and smartphones) from HP Palm in 2011 but how will these stack against the army of devices from Android and what Apple has in store with the iPhone (Verizon launch and the iPhone 5?) ?. My own mobile journey has taken me from PalmOS (devices like the Palm Pilot Professional, IIIx, Tungsten series, Treo smartphones), Windows Mobile (Treo Pro, Dell Axim X50v), iOS (iPod Touch, iPad) and more recently Android (I got a HTC Desire to get a taste of Android). I briefly had a... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304958 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4304958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265683&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fw5-DbLn6GR4%2F By Daniel IkensonIf you want to understand how global integration and cross-border investment have left U.S. trade policy in need of a new purpose, check out today’s Wall Street Journal article about the Apple iPhone’s complex production-supply chain.  (And then see this analysis for more depth and detail.) The story is both testament to the benefits of globalization and the latest indictment of a decrepit international trade flow accounting system that nourishes misleading trade skeptics and misinforms policy. Following in the footsteps of a groundbreaking and widely-cited 2007 UC-Irvine study, which disaggregated the components of a Chinese-assembled Apple iPod and assigned its constituent value to the companies and countries responsible for their production, two researchers at the ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265683 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:20:10 +0100 4265683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249109&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D3401 Houston has written in to say that he has updated his guide on the “Best Medical iPhone Apps for Doctors and Med Students.” There are now 10,275 medical apps in the App Store; a big jump from the 1,544 apps I filtered through last year. Several people asked that I update my post, so I spent the last week narrowing down a list of the 70 best apps. Can’t deny the fact – iOS has the numbers now and it’s a great round-up by Houston: read it here from the Palmdoc ChroniclesThe Best Medical iPhone Apps for Doctors and Med Students (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249109 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4249109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139330&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fcool-technology-week-quest-gazelle As readers of my blog know, I'm passionate about mobile technology. I believe that iPhone/Android smartphones, iPod Touch, and the iPad, Playbook, Galaxy, and Streak will become the platforms for healthcare. Desktops with complex operating systems, antivirus, and heavy "thick client" applications will disappear.  Ray Ozzie's farewell message to Microsoft describes a post-PC world. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139330 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:44:38 +0100 4139330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899360&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fput-down-your-ipod-to-avoid-brain-fatigue-say-researchers%2F Put down your iPod and go to the park, if you want to avoid brain fatigue. Although there are some serious benefits to getting online (like being able to read Blisstree), researchers claim that our constant use of technology and electronics is causing brain-drain, and impairing our ability to learn, as well. As we constantly fill our moments of “down time” and rest with games, videos, articles, and podcasts, we’re not giving our brains a genuine chance to stop, absorb, and process information and experiences that we collect throughout the day. So, according to researchers, even if you think you’re relaxing by watching a video clip on your iPhone while you wait for a bus, or listening to music while you’re exercising at the gym, the constant flow of information... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899360 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:04:13 +0100 3899360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784228&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbecoming-an-ex-quitting-smoking-isnt-always-healthy%2F photo: Thinkstock This is the second post by Drew Grant, Associate Editor of our sister site, Crushable, about her efforts to quit smoking using the Become An Ex cessation program. I’ll admit, I had high expectations for quitting smoking cold turkey with the Become An EX program. After all, most of the bad habits mentioned in the pamphlet didn’t apply to me. For example: I don’t smoke when stressed, or have a bad day at work, nor do I feel the need to take a drag after sex or before or after eating. These things are called “triggers” in the EX language, and much like any other 12-step program, you need to identify them before you can start your treatment. However, going down the checklist during my first week, I did identify several “trigger” sc... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784228 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:23:35 +0100 3784228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784348&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D3179 Ken writes: I recently discovered your blog, and I have become a frequent reader. My name is Ken with. Nursingschools.net and we recently published an article “15 Most Forward-Thinking iPhone Apps for Doctors & Nurses” that dovetails well with your audience. Perhaps you would be interested in sharing with them? Thanks again for the great content, and I hope the article I’ve linked primes your interest. Regards, Ken Martin Thanks for writing in Ken. The list is a useful one for any medical person who has an iPhone or iPod Touch. It also gives ideas for WebOS developers as to what else is needed for medical WebOS users from the Palmdoc Chronicles15 Most Forward-Thinking iPhone Apps for Doctors & Nurses (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784348 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3784348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772209&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-online-trading-from-cell-phone-to-porsche-in-2-years%2F image via Auto In The News A 17-year-old in Glendora, California, is Blisstree’s new role model. He started with an old cell phone, then used Craigslist to trade his way to an iPod. Then to some dirt bikes, then a few cars and trucks, and eventually, a Porsche. The whole process took him two years, and, obviously, a lot of patience. He’s also living a pretty green life. He didn’t waste anything — he always found someone who needed what he had. Would you have the patience to trade online for two years with a goal in mind? We never thought that driving a Porsche could be eco-friendly, but now we’re having second thoughts. via Auto In The News Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Online Trading: From Cell Phone to Porsche In 2 Years (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772209 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:54:50 +0100 3772209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662959&cid=t_103034_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Faa-voices-from-the-past-mp3-tracks-2%2F The Akron Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Archives has been blessed with stewardship of a substantial, rare collection of recorded speaker “leads” dating back to the early days of our fellowship. Currently there are over 400 of these talks representing a treasure of early AA history, many in their original form on cassettes or reel-to-reel tape. These have been “passed on” to us by members and treated with loving care. However without appropriate preservation, these links to the past were in danger of being lost forever. Modern technology has provided a solution. What’s more, we can now make these memories come alive for all AA members! We have the capacity to digitize these rare recordings and to preserve them as high quality “uncompressed WAV files”. Our goal is to make th... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662959 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:34:00 +0100 3662959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633528&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2981 Josh Steinberg who has produced great PalmOS software in the past like Pneumonia and DVT tools, wrote to inform us of his first iPhone app, PreOpEval which is billed as a tool which “organizes and presents much of the guidance that one needs in order to evaluate and prepare adult patients for non-cardiac surgery”. It is basically a portable guideline and aid to management decision making for the pre-op patient. I downloaded the free iPhone app and it didn’t appear difficult to do a WebOS version. Joshua kindly agreed to my suggestion and I managed, using Ares the web based coding tool, to come up with a WebOS version for the Palm Pre in about 2 days. Here’s the more detailed blurb/description of the app: PreOp Eval organizes and presents much of the guidance that o... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633528 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577451&cid=t_103034_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Fpsych-central-iphone-app%2F Have you ever wanted to keep up with the primary content published on Psych Central or one of its dozens of blogs on your iPhone? Now you can with the Psych Central iPhone app (free, of course!). If you already have an iPhone, just pull up the App Store and type in “psychcentral” in the search box, and you’ll see it pop right up. Download it and in a few minutes you’ll be up and running with all of the latest articles from Psych Central News, our dozens of blogs, World of Psychology and the Ask the Therapist feature. The app is completely customizable as well, allowing you to view and keep updated only on the content of interest to you. Don’t care about Blog C or Blog G? Simply turn them off and their content will no longer be displayed. You can customize font... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577451 Wed, 19 May 2010 10:06:00 +0100 3577451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542697&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2945 Kieran writes in: Dear PalmDoc, Having read many of your blog posts, I thought you might be interested in reviewing a novel iPhone/iPod Touch app we’ve developed. Pocket Heart is a fun and novel way to study and discover how the human heart works. Our unique interface gives you the opportunity of viewing the heart in 3D, enabling you to rotate, zoom and navigate through all of the important areas of the heart. Whether you’re at study, at work, or on-the-move, Pocket Heart is your portable 3-D biology text book, allowing you to see the inner workings of the heart in a much more realistic and engaging way than traditional 2-D illustration-based media. Full details relating to this app are on our micro site - www.PocketAnatomy.com Hope you like our app and I look forward to your opini... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542697 Wed, 05 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3542697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533839&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmusic-goes-iutero%2F2010.05.04 The new Ritmo Advanced Pregnancy Sound System from the Nuvo Group of Columbia, South Carolina, gives an interesting twist to “In Utero,” the title of the famous Nirvana album. “Research in human fetal development shows that babies exposed to music while in-utero display advanced intelligence, coordination, and learning abilities,” says the product website. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533839 Tue, 04 May 2010 22:00:01 +0100 3533839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490715&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2915 Here’s a nice video by Nature Video (via the Efficient MD). You gotta say, there’re definitely plenty of medical apps on this platform! from the Palmdoc Chronicles Mobile Medicine with your iPhone/iPod Touch (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490715 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3490715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3475910&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2911 Back in February, we posted the Cram Fighter: USMLE Step 1 Edition review Veena from the Cramfighter team has emailed to say they have just released an update to Cram Fighter, the USMLE study schedule planner for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The new release features a new monthly calendar view, which gives users a “big-picture” view of their schedule. They have also added a ton of new books, including the latest edition of Kaplan Lecture Notes. You can find details at www.cramfighter.com. Veena has also kindly provided 4 FREE PROMO CODES each for the USMLE Step 1 Edition and the USMLE Step 2 CK Edition. If you want the Promo codes, please Email me with Cramfighter Promo in the Subject of the email. First come first served. Thanks again, Veena of the Cramfighter team! from the Pal... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3475910 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3475910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467710&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fself-help-test-drive-my-holosync-semi-solution%2F photo: Thinkstock This is the final post in a four-part series by contributor Carole Braden about her experiences with meditation CDs from Centerpointe Research Institute. Click to read parts one, two, and three of her series. How many Awakening Prologue listens does it take before you lasso your ultimate life? I couldn’t say. I’ve mainlined my Centerpointe sound files for an hour nearly every morning for exactly ten months. And while the effort has not brought me an all-new existence – or a gurgling set of twins in pink and blue Pampers – I do feel it’s helped push me through some productive, if not always enjoyable, phases. There was what I’ll call my “WTF?” period, during which I experienced vivid and often unsettling dreams about fictional cat fights among girlfriends a... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467710 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:04:45 +0100 3467710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467851&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2909 Over at KevinMD.com, Iltifat has posted a nice review of the iPad for doctors. I must admit I am tempted to get one myself, especially since I can run apps I have got for my iPod Touch on it as well. Reading PDFs (journal articles mostly) and other medical references on a larger screen would be wonderful. On the other hand the size of the device, fitting only in large lab coat pockets (I for one don’t wear lab coats anymore), makes it more cumbersome to carry around compared with a smartphone. The first model released may be WiFi only but at least I can run it with my mobile hotspot - the Palm Pre with MyTether would make a great companion. There may be some early glitches reported but the gorgeous display and great battery life are big plus points. Ultimately I think it’s bett... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467851 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3467851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443650&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fself-help-test-drive-can-rain-really-brainwash%2F This is the fourth post in a five-part series by contributor Carole Braden about her experiences with relaxation CDs from Centerpointe Research Institute. Find part three of her series here. The “solution” – as every piece of correspondence from the Centerpointe Institute calls these latest Holosync additions to my iTunes library – did not deliver instant and gratifying transformation. Nope. I would like to report that, within four short weeks of strapping myself into my regulation stereo headphones, I found myself utterly footloose and fancy-free with a sweet little bun baking in my (obviously miscalibrated) oven, but that wasn’t the case. Instead, in addition to being certifiably unpregnant, I became, well, bothered. Per the instructions, I’d begun listening to “The Div... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443650 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:01:09 +0100 3443650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378417&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fself-help-test-drive-brainwashing-part-2%2F This is the second post in a four-part series by contributor Carole Braden about her experiences with relaxation CDs from Centerpointe Research Institute. Read part one of her series here. photo: Thinkstock Part Two: Four days later, as I pondered whether to eat a bag of chips or not scrub the bathroom, the Centerpointe package arrived. It contained a pile of printed literature and a CD. I threw the paper on the floor with the cardboard mailer, popped the disc into my computer and uploaded the demo track it contained to iTunes. I didn’t bother moving it onto my iPod – just plugged in my earbuds and clicked play. My computer said the track would run for 20:02. I had a feeling it would be over long before that. Surprisingly, though, I immediately liked what I heard. It started with the ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378417 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:14:51 +0100 3378417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366256&cid=t_103034_109_f&fid=34730&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fdinahs-away-clink-will-play.html So Dinah has gone off on vacation and left Roy and I in charge of the blog. Doesn't she know what a really really bad idea that is??The day started off with her calling me to help with a computer problem. Dinah wanted to download a movie to watch on her iPod on the plane. No problem, except that she needed to upgrade iTunes to do this. She downloaded iTunes but for some reason it didn't install (she later asked me which password she was supposed to enter during the install process, that may have been part of the problem). So I talked her through the upgrade and told her how to open system preferences and get to the software upgrade control panel:"Go down to the bottom of the screen until the little launch bar pops up. Then click on the little picture that looks like a gear.""Deer??" Dinah ... Shrink Rap blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366256 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100 3366256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363714&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2885 Virginia writes in: Hi, I am an Active Duty nurse here at Walter Reed in DC and have been picked up for my Master’s this fall and need a new PDA for my Master’s program in Critical Care. I have an old Palm Life drive 65mb and know it won’t run todays programs and some of the residents here are suggesting the ITouch. Not sure what would be the best choice for medical programs, WiFi connections, ease of use etc. Could you recommend a PDA that would be the best fit my requirements? Thanks for all your help! Hi Virginia. Thanks for writing in. If you are looking at a standalone PDA, you could get an iPod Touch to run medical applications. Mind you, you’ll have to switch platform but there are a decent number of medical applications for the iPhone/iPod Touch platform now... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363714 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354283&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fself-help-test-drive-a-good-brainwashing%2F Here’s contributor Carole Braden’s first of four posts in the debut of Blisstree’s Self-Help Test-Drive. It was Marshie, an acquaintance from the Internet, who hooked me up with my spacey brain candy from the Centerpointe Research Institute. We happened to be living nearly identical fertility nightmares, and had been introduced through email by friends. I liked her wacky name and caring notes, and revealed to her the harrowing turns of my years-long kid quest. In response to my online opining about how crazy-making a course of IVF – in which I was then embroiled – could be, Marshie asked me a key question: “How relaxed are you?” How relaxed? Not one iota. Despite my devotion to yoga and weekly treatments from an acupuncturist, I had to admit it: I couldn’t recal... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354283 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:00:33 +0100 3354283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318599&cid=t_103034_133_f&fid=35084&url=http%3A%2F%2Fballastexistenz.autistics.org%2F%3Fp%3D607 Arguably the biggest reason I can blog now is my iPod touch. It allows me not only to communicate in words in the offline world while lying down (impossible otherwise), thereby potentially saving my life. But it also allows me to blog and read blogs while lying down. Despite its inaccessibiloty in other areas, it is nearly perfect for someone with my particular skills and difficulties. But then there is this new commenting mode for blogger. No matter which option I choose, if I am on my iPod I get an error. It’s the one with the pulldown menu and is the bane of my online existence. I am totally unable to comment on blogs that use it. Taking a Third Option is one of several blogs I follow that use the evil comment mode. Existence is Wonderful uses the most convenient of the several... Ballastexistenz blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318599 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:29:14 +0100 3318599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3275872&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2834 Yes completely free - free as in beer. Our friends at iMedicalApps have posted the Top 10 Free iPhone Medical Apps for Health care Professionals. According to iltifat, this list isn’t a re-hash of the App Store rankings and it’s actually done by medical professionals. From what I can see this is a great list and number one is Medscape with Epocrates a second. Epocrates should be launching for WebOS soon but the WebMD/Medscape app looks really good and I hope they will consider doing one for WebOS as well. from the Palmdoc Chronicles Top 10 Free iPhone Medical Apps (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3275872 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3275872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3243880&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2812 by Steve Wheelwright “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” -Lao Tzu For many people, the most difficult part of a big project is simply starting. The question of, “Where do I start?” is almost overwhelming. That’s where “Cram Fighter” comes in. The basic, ingenious idea of “Cram Fighter” is that it takes all the guess work out of deciding what and when you should study. You don’t have to spend hours looking at all your materials and trying to decide what you’ll study each day. You can spend a few minutes setting up the app and then it arranges it all for you. The user interface is very simple. Begin by selecting a start date and your exam date. Choose what days of the week and how many hours your can devote to studying each day. It can vary ... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3243880 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3243880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3223354&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2807 Meistermed has come out with a new app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Called Procedures: Hospital Collection it comprises the following: 15 inpatient procedures, 80+ minutes high res video, 150+ photos. X-rays. Step-by-step instructions. Everything you need to know about thoracentesis, paracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, central lines of every flavor, lumbar puncture, intubation, and more. Created with Dr. Joe Esherick, expert proceduralist, director of Ventura’s medical ICU and teacher of hospitalist procedures with the National Procedures Institute. Visit www.meistermed.com/procedures/ for more details and screenshots. Free Promo Codes (US only) available for those interested and able to write up a review for for this blog. from the Palmdoc Chronicles Procedures: a new iPhone and iP... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3223354 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3223354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200521&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2770 First of all it’s called the iPod Touch, not the iTouch (a common mistake). One of the common misconceptions is the need to get an iPhone if one wanted a PDA as an organiser and to run the medical applications available for the iPhone platform. The answer is no, you do not need to get an iPhone. Cash strapped medical students and junior doctors who already have a functional phone need not fork out more $$$ just to run useful medical applications. An iPod Touch will do nicely, thank you. It will run almost all the available medical applications. The caveat is that the iPod Touch requires that you have Wifi if the application needs an Internet connection. This is not so much a problem nowadays as Wifi is pretty ubiquitous at work and at home. So the tip of the day is if you want a PDA ... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200521 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3200521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126633&cid=t_103034_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2FMcez8peU6jI%2F I discovered Informed Pocket Guides almost two years ago and have been a huge fan ever since. The first product I got was the Emergency & Critical Care Pocket Guide. I believe the fact that I take extra care this little/big guide is always in my bag when I go to work, says it all. It is small, light and compact, yet it has all the necessary reference information you might need in medical emergencies. It is especially useful if you work in the field. Emergency & Critical Care Pocket Guide has almost 200 pages and covers the following topics: Current ACLS Algorithms, Lab Values, Metrics, Notes Emergency, ACLS Drugs & Top Prescription Drugs IV Drips, Drug Infusions, Dosages Poisons & Overdose / ‘Rave’ Drug 12-Lead ECG Section & Acute MI Medical Emergenci... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126633 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:01:37 +0100 3126633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092739&cid=t_103034_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F15%2Fpsych-central-mindapps-offer-ecbt-iphone-app%2F A few months ago, MindApps released an iPhone application called “eCBT Mood.” It allows a user to apply tried and true cognitive-behavioral techniques in their everyday life, and track their progress with those techniques over time with a simple graph. I liked it because it explained CBT stuff in a direct, easy-to-understand manner, and most importantly, was “actionable.” It walks you through specific steps of an automatic thought, for instance, and gives you encouragement to try and change it as it’s happening. The application’s core is an “eCBT toolbox” that allows you to learn more about your thoughts and feelings, identify your automatic thoughts, keep a feeling and thoughts log, challenge automatic thoughts, and identify and challenge co... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092739 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:36:00 +0100 3092739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189212&cid=t_103034_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F3856997%2F10l7iq%2Fneuromarketing%7ETradeOff-by-Kevin-Maney.htm Marketable business ideas often have two key characteristics: simplicity, and a way of categorizing products, brands, or companies. The Boston Matrix, for example, launched armies of strategy consultants who neatly fit businesses into buckets labeled, "cash cow," "star," "dog," etc. Kevin Maney's book Trade-Off has those characteristics as well. CommentsComments (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189212 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:37:55 +0100 3189212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800298&cid=t_103034_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2009%2F09%2F16%2Famazing-awesome-apple%2F For anyone who, like me, didn’t catch the Apple event last week with Steve Jobs et al, here’s an incredible, really nice, abbreviated version where they discuss their fantastic, great products… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx7v815bYUw (Source: Baggas' Blog) Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800298 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:52:19 +0100 2800298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2785990&cid=t_103034_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2009%2F09%2F11%2Fiphone-and-ipod-touch-as-a-medical-tool%2F Ohio State University Medical Center developed programs on the iphone and ipod touch for medical students and physicians. Used for education of med students as well as patient care. iMurmur: your guide to heart sounds, lectures as pod casts, access to online databases such as pubmed are a few examples of utilization of these devices. Have a look at the video to see some examples. Good wifi connection in the hospital ensures quick delivery of searches like a wireless laptop. Thanks David Rothman who also co authored a very interesting book: Internet Cool Tools for Physicians, reviewed on this blog. For medical apps for iphone and ipod touch have a look at iPhone Clinical Reader (Source: Dr Shock MD PhD) Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2785990 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:58:27 +0100 2785990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2770162&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2572 Harvey wrote in to say that Deep Pocket Series has recently released a new app Stroke Scale. The software helps you evaluate patients with stroke using systems like the Cincinnati Stroke Scale, Los Angeles Prehospital Stroke Screen, ABCD Score, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Glasgow Coma Scale. It even lets you save the scores and helps you track your patient’s progress over time. Click here for a demo video A free Coupon Code is available to the first iPhone/iPod Touch user who agrees to write a review of the application for the Palmdoc Chronicles. The coupon code can be used from the US only. If you are interested please email me, and put Stroke Scale in the subject. from the Palmdoc Chronicles Deep Pocket Series: Stroke Scale (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2770162 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2770162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725094&cid=t_103034_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2F5-free-dental-care-podcasts%2F If you enjoy podcasts(or you’re obsessed like me), then you’re sure to love these great free dental care podcasts I recently downloaded to my trusty iPod Nano. For those of you who aren’t sure what a podcast is, have a look at Wikipedia’s definition to get up to speed. Note: The easiest way to download the following podcasts is to subscribe to them on itunes. If you don’t have iTunes installed, you can download it for free on the Apple Website. If you’re not sure how to proceed after downloading iTunes, check out this Youtube Video illustrating the process. 1. The Wealthy Dentist Podcast Jim Du Molin, of The Wealthy Dentist, is known for his powerful, yet pragmatic methods of increasing dentists’ profitability. Jim has tapped into the power of pod... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725094 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:09:46 +0100 2725094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719649&cid=t_103034_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2009%2F08%2F21%2Fsubscribe-to-youtube%2F Ever wished there was an easy way to save YouTube clips on your iPhone or iPod, or even to have them download automatically? Here’s a great website I’ve discovered : http://www.rsshandler.com This site allows you to enter the details of a YouTube Feed or Playlist, and then creates a URL which you can use to subscribe to a “podcast” of the clips in that feed. That might sound a bit complicated but the instructions on the site are very easy to follow. Once you’ve generated a feed URL on the website, open iTunes - go to the ‘Advanced’ menu, then ‘Subscribe to Podcast’.. copy the URL into the box that comes up and Bob’s your uncle. It works great. You can susbcribe to YouTube’s feeds (eg Featured, Most Popular etc) or create you... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719649 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:17:19 +0100 2719649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2683914&cid=t_103034_115_f&fid=37661&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnottotallyrad.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fmysterious-iprod-in-works.html This just in from Ars Technica:An updated USBConfiguration.plist in the most recent version of iPhone OS 3.1 beta offers compelling evidence that Apple has continued development on an unknown device, referred to as "iProd," that was first discovered in March.The mind boggles. Of course, my mental image of an "iProd" may be a bit skewed, having grown up in the ranch country of West Texas. Out there, a prod is a sort of cow taser, used by some to herd stubborn animals. We preferred positive incentives -- a shake of a feed bucket is all it took to make our cattle come running. The only cattle prod I've seen in several decades is the one hanging over the waiting line in Rudy's, my favorite Austin barbeque spot.Of course, I would never actually use an iProd at work. As with cattle, so with radi... Not Totally Rad blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2683914 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:07:00 +0100 2683914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2662608&cid=t_103034_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Faspergers-ipod-iphone%2F Fraser Child & Family Center in Minneapolis, MN is developing a way to use an iPod or iPhone to help people with Aspergers Syndrome.Sue Pederson the director of the treatment program at Fraser said her staff came up with the idea of programming iPods to act as an electronic voice to tell them what is [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2662608 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:04:43 +0100 2662608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2602268&cid=t_103034_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FoUNA-lGDzKM%2F Here is a common problem that businesses face during a recession… providing cell phones for employees is expensive. When the budget gets cut, cell phones must go. So how does a business get in touch with its mobile and off site users when cell phones are not available? Hmmm 1. You can ask the employee to give you their private cell number (good luck) 2. You can email them and hope they get the message (maybe hours later) 3. You can provide pagers at a lower cost than phones (still an ongoing cost) 4. You can call the remote office or site and leave messages (if they check in) 5. You can have them call in at predetermined times from other offices (lol) As you can see, many businesses find themselves in a real communication dilemma. In our modern fast-paced world things need to happ... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2602268 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:48:51 +0100 2602268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146096&cid=t_103034_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpediatric-pda-blog%2F%7E3%2FpL2sIX9QeAU%2F If you are not already an “iPhone Doctor” then you are possibly thinking to switch to it. So let me help you make a more informed decision The following points summarize some of the advantages and disadvantages of the iPhone versus the other Smartphones such as Palm, Blackberry, and Pocket PC The Pros: Cool: You will join the cool community! having an iPhone has grown to give the impression that you are cool, bright, updated, tech-minded, and fashion-oriented doctor. However, I have too say, that there are more and more “cool” devices coming in the other platforms, like for example  T Mobile’s myTouch and Palm Pre and they all basically talk iPhone in that they have a large touch screen, slim design, supporting finger flips, fluidy smooth transitions of scre... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146096 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:50:23 +0100 3146096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2556232&cid=t_103034_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2FnxXJf71p0R4%26amp%3Bhl%3Den%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3B When I first downloaded Skyscape’s Medical Bag for only $1.99, I was telling myself OK this would be very simple for sure. Telling myself that this must be a shrunken version of Skyscape’s titles seducing us to buy the fuller versions, a standard marketing strategy still valid in the tech world. Much like getting a tiny free sample of an expensive perfume. However, and stunningly, it was not! Play this video for details; Skyscape’s Medical Bag features a reasonable portions of the original titles namely the Archimedes 360, Labs 360, and Life Support 360. In fact if you see the video above it shows clearly that the life support content is exactly as the original version and the selected calculators are closer to Archimedes 360 than it is to the free Archimedes. Only the l... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2556232 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:50:08 +0100 2556232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146099&cid=t_103034_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpediatric-pda-blog%2F%7E3%2FN4xu_G9OZDU%2F I was talking to a friend that I recently met and she knew that am a tech savvy person and so she asked me whether it’s possible to get an iPhone without having to sign up with AT&T and the reason is that she just dislikes their network offering and prices yet she’s so eager to own that cool Apple device. After thinking for a while, I gave her three options: Get an iPod Touch [aka iTouch] Or Get a jailbroken iPhone Or Wait for a while as there are big rumors that iPhone is coming to Verison next year Her answers were: I still want to make phone calls I don’t want to engage in something “illegal” I don’t want to wait and I don’t believe in rumors! So obviously I could not help her out and she left me unhappily… When I came back home I ... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146099 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:23:54 +0100 3146099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523169&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2389 MedCalc for iPhone/iPod touch has been updated It’s available for free from the iTunes Appstore It features the following changes: - Now available in English, French, German and Spanish - New formulas (FE Urea,WFNS SAH, Dermatome Map, Eye Chart, Mallampati, PERC rule, Warfarin Dosage ) - Heights and Weights can be entered in ft+in and lb+oz - Previously entered values can be recalled in corresponding fields in other formulas. - “Formula in Formula feature” allows you to call a formula from within another one. - Safari Links to PubMed for references in formula information Some of the new features are highlighted in this page I am impressed with the Apple Appstore. One of the great things is that it informs you when updates are available, as can be seen in this screenshot f... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523169 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2523169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416921&cid=t_103034_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2FXz1O6jsp0HA%2F Recently Kat Sanders presented Clinical Trials app for iPhone in a guest post on my blog. Now I am bringing you a video review of this great app. But that’s not all! Geoffrey Young of StopWatch Media, makers of Clinical Trials app, was kind enough to offer us 4 promo codes which you can use to download and install this app for free on your iPhone. We will be giving away these codes to 4 fastest readers. Let me just remind you that this app is worth $25. UPDATE!!! Giveaway is over. Congratulations Richard, Matija, Martin and Peter! Here is what you have to do: Watch the video review Write down in which minute of the video I talk about “Top Studies via Clinical Trials.app” Send me an e-mail with your full name and correct answer If you are fast enough, you will receive on... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416921 Tue, 19 May 2009 12:09:32 +0100 2416921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405548&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2341 Well indirectly anyway as I got my wife an iPod Touch for her birthday yesterday as a replacement for her ageing Palm T5 which she was using mainly as an ebook reader and entertainment device. I guess some might say it’s like Tim Allen in Home Improvement getting his wife a set of power tools but hey, it’s the thought which counts . I had fun setting it up for her and one of the things I am most impressed with is the App Store. It makes life very easy for new users, and for developers, it’s easy access to a large market place. I wanted iSilo and purchasing this was a breeze OTA. I also got PDF+ since we do want to read PDFs on the device the and the one and only game the missus requested was Scrabble which was quite reasonably priced too. There are of course tons of free ... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405548 Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2405548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406141&cid=t_103034_145_f&fid=35715&url=http%3A%2F%2Fusmlesteps.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fgoljan-audio-and-ipod-solution-found.html A Lot of people were asking how to use Goljan Audio on IPOD and there were several ways to achieve that and some of them worked and some did not.And finally there is a full solution to the problem.You can easily listen to Goljan Pathology Lectures on your favourite Ipod, Iphone...in the car, during workout, while commuting.... Please note that this method does not work for other MP3 players - only for Ipod.Here is how to use Goljan on Ipodpowered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people) USMLE blog for smart people blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406141 Mon, 11 May 2009 05:27:00 +0100 2406141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365246&cid=t_103034_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fhealing-power-of-music-singing-and.html CONCLUSION Try to discover your voice and sing, as you walk, drive your car, or take a shower.  Hear the sound of your own unique harmonious voice.   Write your own private and personal song.   Play with different sounds in various sequences till you find one that resonates with you. One example would be: “At her blue home, mom is humming and holding her knee.”   All the primitive sounds are included in that sentence.  Sing:  Hum the tune: Twinkle, twinkle, little star”, and see how it resonates the child in you.   Use your I Pod and hum the song’s melody.  Music, singing, and humming are all food for the body as well as the soul. Visit www.drneedles.com for more blogging on controversial medical subjects.  Your comments are always appreciated.Source: Gaynor, author; T... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365246 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:17:00 +0100 2365246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348599&cid=t_103034_109_f&fid=34730&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fin-treatment-season2-episode-3-turtle.html Oliver is back for therapy because of his parents' separation. All three family members are in the waiting room plugged into their iPods (Oliver has a shuffle). A smiling couple walks out of the office, "That wasn't so bad." Beacons of hope: Paul cured them, perhaps he can cure the Oliver family.Oliver's having a rough time. He's reading Lord of the Flies, people think he's fat, and oh, he has the class turtle with him, one he's sure he can't keep alive. To every question, Oliver says, "Because my mom would call my dad and they would fight." Paul does a good job in addressing Oliver's questions about the happy couple who left-- "I don't talk to my other patients about you and I can't talk to you about them."Bess (Oliver's mom) distorts Paul's words: "You don't think we should get divorced.... Shrink Rap blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348599 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:48:00 +0100 2348599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2314643&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2283 Alison writes: Hi there, I am a 2nd year med student getting ready for the wards next year, and my classmates and I are wondering what PDA or PDA/phone combo you would recommend. There’s so much information out there it’s hard for a novice like myself to come up with the best choice. Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Hi Alison. There are really only 3 choices left for PDAs and it is really a personal decision which platform one prefers as each has its own strength and weaknesses. In no particular order : 1) iPod Touch. Nice slim design, able to run the ever increasing medical applications for the iPhone/iPod Touch. If you don’t have an iPhone and use another phone, then this is an option for you. Pros - nice browser with Wifi, lots of medical software. Some medical app... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2314643 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2314643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249855&cid=t_103034_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2F6O-Zj3-7VYs%26amp%3Bhl%3Den%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Brel%3D0 Here comes another app from Unbound Medicine, but this time they learned the game.. They are offering it at a low price so as to compete with the incredibly low prices that are seen in App store. Diagnosaurus can be downloaded for only $0.99 from App store, Click here to download it. Here’s how it looks; Diagnosaurus is offered for free for the Palm and Windows Mobile [go to download page] [read Pda4peds review] and it should have been free here also, but anyway nobody can complain about 99 cents. The previous models from Unbound Medicine was in much higher prices such as Davis Drug Guide and Nursing Central. Probably they are experimenting with Diagnosaurus to see which model is going to work better. So far, all the iTunes reviews are positive for Diagnosaurus after 24 hours of its... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249855 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:37:32 +0100 2249855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249856&cid=t_103034_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2F6TPeP-WdshQ%26amp%3Bhl%3Den%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Brel%3D0 Surprisingly, Amazon decided to make their Kindle titles compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch devices! They launched the Kindle for iPhone app today and it is available from the app store. click on the icon below and the app download page will launch in iTunes. This is certainly a great news for us because we all have [or will have] iPhone or iTouch but probably unlikely we’ll pay $360 to get a “large” device just to read books while we have all the world on our iPhones! Amazon people could have said to themselves, Hey we not gonna win, we will not convince people to buy Kindle while they have their ebooks on the iPhone. Ok, let’s sell them the titles then! So, quickly they established presence on app store, before iSilo and other readers take the crazily growing ... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249856 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:36:58 +0100 2249856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222553&cid=t_103034_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fdesigner-mini-glucose-meter-coming-in-march.html Recently I wrote about an amazingly compact new glucose meter called the Glucocard, from Japanese manufacturer Arkray.  Now it seems that the company is going designer ultra-mini with a tiny new meter that will be the first-ever to feature interchangeable face plates, “so users may personalize the look of their monitoring system.”  The  GLUCOCARD® 01 [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222553 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:00:42 +0100 2222553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2201829&cid=t_103034_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2FYKMlhgqSVVw%26amp%3Bhl%3Den%26amp%3Bfs%3D1 During our training years, most of us carried paper notes and clippings of those great advices from senior smart colleagues, now no longer if you have an iPhone or iPod Touch! Here we have another smart app from Free Radical Software, the “Lytes“. The name is not a misnomer it is a shortened form of electrolytes appropriately reflecting the function of the app which is a shortcut toward the management of diselectrolytemias. Have a look here; The Lytes can be purchased directly from app store here, for only $3. These three bucks is a great investment that can make our life much easier in clinical practice. In many iPhone apps that are being released nowadays you either get a great wow factor or you get some less awesomeness but with serious productivity and relevance to clinica... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2201829 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:25:59 +0100 2201829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2190558&cid=t_103034_109_f&fid=34730&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fescape-to-new-york.html OK, I'm out of prison. After a few months of listening to guys talk about stabbing people, firebombing houses and other general nasty things, I've escaped to New York. I walked through Central Park, saw a couple art galleries and went to a Broadway play (Speed The Plow, it was great). Oh yeah, and had some delicious food. So now I'm blogging from the Mac-users mecca, the Fifth Avenue Apple store. The one that looks like a big glass cube. I've just bought my new 16 gigabyte iPod touch and am happy as a clam. Yes, I'm out of prison...and mildly out of control in this store. I've got pictures to send my co-bloggers.And now a request---soon there is a play opening here called Zombie. It's about a serial killer. They're giving discount tickets to folks interested in forensic psychiatry. I'm goi... Shrink Rap blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2190558 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:41:00 +0100 2190558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2131300&cid=t_103034_115_f&fid=34680&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoolmristuff.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fcinema-vision-for-mri.html CinemaVision - Making MRI Virtually Entertaining Transforming the patient’s MRI experience, CinemaVision is a convenient, versatile and user-friendly 3D virtual reality system. It provides multiple entertainment options from standard video, television and PC input, while offering two-way communication with technologists and dramatically reducing MRI gradient noise. The head-mounted display fits completely within the head coil and operates inside the magnet bore with no detrimental effects on your magnet. Opening New Horizons in Patient Comfort  Delivering unparalleled quality and realism, CinemaVision combines state-of-the-art, fully digital video and symphonic quality digital audio. Offering an unprecedented field-of-view, the CinemaVision experience is similar to watching a high-re... MRI LINKS AND OTHER COOL THINGS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2131300 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:28:00 +0100 2131300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2129730&cid=t_103034_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F521345667%2F During my medical school years and now when I myself practice medicine, I have noticed that a lot of people have trouble interpreting the arterial blood gases (ABG) test. This test normally provides partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2), partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2), pH and bicarbonate (HCO3) values. It is important and quite easy to notice if some of these figures are not normal, but interpretation is crucial and sometimes difficult. For these reasons I am sure a lot of practicing medical workers will be pleased to hear that there is now a great application for the iPhone which can be of big help during the interpretation of the ABG test. The mentioned app is called Acid Plus and is available through the iTunes Store for only $1.99. Acid Plus is extremely easy to use. You open ... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2129730 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:07:07 +0100 2129730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2174036&cid=t_103034_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpda4peds.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fvideos%2Fnew-med-cat.swf As we have repeatedly mentioned in previous posts that the iPhone applications are flooding the medical field, this is just another proof of that. Apple has allocated a special Medical category; The medical apps were previously listed in the Health and Fitness category But now they are listed in their own category. As it is the case with other categories, we now have lists of the most popular free and paid apps. As well as as list of the most recently released. Making the task of finding the right medical app much easier. The category icon is always the icon of the most popular Free App, which is currently Epocrates Rx. This is different from our poll that indicates Skyscape Medical Resources in the first position, probably because our poll is strictly pediatric! The categorization do... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2174036 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:58:22 +0100 2174036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2116651&cid=t_103034_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpediatric-pda-blog%2F%7E3%2FofjN_qk9FBk%2F Unbound Medicine announced today that the very first native iphone product is out and it’s the Nursing Central. Unbound Medicine reputation stems from the fact that for every title they publish they provide Palm, Windows Mobile, an online web access, as well as a wireless mobile site that can be accessed by virtually any device with internet browsing capability including the iPhone and iPod Touch. But this time it’s no longer a web based app, It is a fully native app and there are arguably several advantages of a native app over the web based app as we dicussed in a previous page. The Nursing Central is provided as free app from iTunes but to get it actually running content you should purchase a yearly $160 subscription from the Unbound Medicine website. This is much like Skys... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2116651 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:24:43 +0100 2116651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2107879&cid=t_103034_145_f&fid=35715&url=http%3A%2F%2Fusmlesteps.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fiphone-in-medicine.html The iPhone has huge potential as a mobile computing platform, especially for physicians.Sure, other mobile platforms exist — the Treo, Windows Mobile devices, tablet computers — but none have the graphics capability, the memory, the computing power, the form factor, and the ease of use of the iPhone.What follows is the result of a brief brainstorming session about potential applications of the iPhone for doctors. Some have already been announced for the iPhone, are available on other platforms, or are currently in development. Let's see how many of these applications are eventually released and sold in the App store. My guess? All of them. * Drug database * Anatomical atlas * Medical calculator * Interface for electronic health record * Viewer of radiologic images * Interface for... USMLE blog for smart people blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2107879 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:40:00 +0100 2107879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2116652&cid=t_103034_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pda4peds.com%2Fiphone%2Fer%2Fvids%2Ffiles%2Fls-360-ipo.swf The 360 series from Skyscape is a circumventing approach to encompass the whole issues and tools that a physician may need in a particular subject such as CME. Here, we have the Life Support solution sporting information about all the ER life threatening scenarios that we may face including PALS and NALS scenarios. This reference is based on the latest AHA guidelines and was written by an ER and a PDA expert; Grant Fraser the founder of Medical Wizards. The steps illustrated in a simple easy to read and to access style as seen on the slideshow above. However; there are several shortcomings of this piece piece of software: First; there is no Yes or No algorithm in the PALS scenarion and so we will be using PALS from DoctocCalc as it faster and easier. Second; there is no built-in dose ... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2116652 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:56:39 +0100 2116652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2116653&cid=t_103034_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pda4peds.com%2Fiphone%2Fer%2Fvids%2Ffiles%2Fpals-ipo.swf A small app called PALS has been recently published to the iPhone platform [download it here from iTunes] which is providing an easy to use step by step approach to all PALS scenarios. Here are some screenshots; The flow of pages in Yes or No guided steps allow us to refresh the procedure in our minds in matter of seconds before encountering the ER child, which is really what we want in a rush situation and we don’t want complicated interfaces that takes us minutes and hours to digest. At a $5 price this app is a must have to any child health care professional [doctors and nurses] exposed to life threatening cases. However there certain improvements that has to be considered in future updates of this little app; first they should provide us with a list of references so that we k... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2116653 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:15:43 +0100 2116653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075607&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=36474&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedsqodPodcastingForMedicalProfessionals%2F%7E3%2F497653187%2F Sigh. I’d be one of the last ones to admit it, of course. But I guess it depends on what you mean by “dead.” The cart software platform that I use on my PC to record and produce my shows — Podcast Station — is no longer being made or supported by its manufacturer, despite being pretty much the only such product in its affordable price range that I’m aware of. Then there’s the news about one of the major podcasting networks possibly heading for the Long Kiss Goodnight. It’s a little premature, but the degree of caution put out by the higher ups at Podango (to their eminent credit, btw) is signaling a certain chill in this neck of the woods. At least, from an ad revenue point of view. And for years now, that’s been where most of the atten... MedSqod: Podcasting for Medical Professionals blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075607 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:24:15 +0100 2075607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2076962&cid=t_103034_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F12%2Ftimesaver-stat-viii-ibreath-ipod%2F Introducing the iBreath Breathalyzer & FM Transmitter for iPod from David Steele Enterprises. The iBreath gadget allows the user to check their breath alcohol content. The iBreath is an innovative gadget designed to operate with the iPod.  Just fold out the blow wand and exhale into it for at least 5 seconds. 2 seconds later, this amazing tool let’s you know [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2076962 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:40:34 +0100 2076962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511399&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=36474&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMedsqodPodcastingForMedicalProfessionals%2F%7E3%2FikKEsDItaPo%2F Sigh. I’d be one of the last ones to admit it, of course. But I guess it depends on what you mean by “dead.” The cart software platform that I use on my PC to record and produce my shows — Podcast Station — is no longer being made or supported by its manufacturer, despite being pretty much the only such product in its affordable price range that I’m aware of. Then there’s the news about one of the major podcasting networks possibly heading for the Long Kiss Goodnight. It’s a little premature, but the degree of caution put out by the higher ups at Podango (to their eminent credit, btw) is signaling a certain chill in this neck of the woods. At least, from an ad revenue point of view. And for years now, that’s been where most of the atten... MedSqod: Podcasting for Medical Professionals blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511399 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:16:58 +0100 2511399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2056631&cid=t_103034_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F490874658%2F is an iPod and iPhone accessory that lets you take your own alcohol breath test before deciding to drive. Anything that could stop even one drunk driver is fine by me. I am amazed by all these iPod accessories people are creating. Take a look at the promotional video. Tweet This (Source: Ivor Kovic, M.D.) Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2056631 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:53:26 +0100 2056631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2041253&cid=t_103034_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F485424597%2F This is a game for the iPhone for which I wanted to do a video review, but I see that others have already done it, so I will just embed their video. Here is a description of this game: Prepare to go micro! You are Dr. Awesome, the world’s most popular microsurgeon. A deadly strain of virus is attacking the population and you are tasked to defeat it before time runs out! You must perform microsurgery to isolate and eradicate the mutagens that have infected your friends, personalized from your contact list. Cut and trap the offending viruses with your accelerometer-guided micro scalpel, avoid disruptive virus counter attacks and collect various power-ups to succeed. You’ll need a need steady hand to be the best! So, the game doesn’t make any sense from a medical perspective. You a... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2041253 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:43:26 +0100 2041253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2041255&cid=t_103034_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F483457579%2F In two days, four new medical apps have appeared in the iTunes App store. You might want to check them out if you own an iPhone or iPod Touch. 1. The Human Body 2 Price: $2.99 This app will help you understand the basics of different systems: 1. The nervous system 2. Muscle System and parts 3. Some internal organs of the body 4. Skeletal System 5. And basics parts of the brain Authors promise they will update the app every few months, but so far it doesn’t show much promise. For something much better in the same domain look at the Netter’s Anatomy Flash Cards. 2. Medcalc Price: free MedCalc is a free medical calculator, that gives you easy access to complicated medical formulas and scores. It has been available on mobile platforms for almost a decade, so it leverages years of... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2041255 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:52:24 +0100 2041255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035646&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2078 Only if you are lucky enough to be in Ohio State With the use of portable media players, medical students at The Ohio State University Medical Center can now carry the equivalent of heavy textbooks and medical references in their lab coat pockets. The portable media players are part of the current technology making it easier for medical students at OSU to navigate classroom lectures and clinical duties with patients. Justin Harper, a third-year medical student, saw the Apple iPod touch and helped launch a program for OSU medical students. The Ohio State University College of Medicine is the only college currently using the iPod touch to give to all its students for educational purposes. Congratulations, Justin. I am sure all your fellow medical students will be happy. I for one, still thin... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035646 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2035646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027370&cid=t_103034_93_f&fid=36200&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.jammedph.com%2Fcan-you-turn-your-ipod-touch-into-phone%2F The Apple iPod touch, as we know, functions as an mp3 player. But did you know that it can now be transformed into a mobile phone. This extended functionality is possible using the free application “Truphone” available from the Apple’s App Store. The Truphone application allows users with a Wi-Fi connection to make and receive phone calls via voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, with other iPod Touch owners, users of the Google Talk’s messaging service, and customers of Truphone’s Internet telephone service. The company said it expects to add the ability to handle landline calls. The applicatiom creates a virtual keyboard on the second-generation iPod Touch to dial calls, and requires the addition of a headset and microphone. Cnet.com Truphone features that ... Jammed: Full into Capacity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027370 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:24:52 +0100 2027370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2018665&cid=t_103034_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F477168463%2F I have been writing about benefits of using the iPhone and iPod Touch for quite some time. But of course I am not the only one who thinks that these devices are perfect for doctors and medical students. The Ohio State University Medical Center has decided to provide each medical student a standard iPod touch, equipped with specific medical software programs planned by the OSU College of Medicine, over the next two years. I think their initiative is just great. Here is their press release: OSU USES HAND-HELD TECHNOLOGY TO STRENGTHEN PATIENT CARE iPod TouchWith the use of portable media players, medical students at The Ohio State University Medical Center can now carry the equivalent of heavy textbooks and medical references in their lab coat pockets. The portable media players are part of... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2018665 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:40:15 +0100 2018665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2008508&cid=t_103034_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F473186842%2F 15 iPod Shuffles in 15 Days Dentek, a popular dental product company which produces everything from dental picks to whitening products, has announced a contest in which they will give away 15 Apple iPod Shuffles from December 2nd through December 15th. Winners will be selected each day and posted on the Dentek website. The only eligibility requirement is that you are 18 years of age or older. Enter Now To enter the Dentek iPod Shuffle Giveaway simply enter your information and answer a few survey questions on the Dentek iPod Giveaway page. Bonus Tip When prompted, enter the e-mail addresses of two of your friends to receive 2 additional entries into the giveaway. (Source: Dental Heroes) Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2008508 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:02:12 +0100 2008508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1964115&cid=t_103034_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2F455028413%2F iPhone is an incredible device. The entire medical literature (available on the internet) is in your hand. However, typing those long medical terms can sometimes be a pain. Enter Google app with voice search. Just say the term as if you are talking with the phone and the application recognizes the search and outputs the results. [YouTube Video] I wonder how well it would do if I searched for Bannayan-Zonana-Riley Syndrome! (This app is yet to be released on the iTunes app store) addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fmedicineandman.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F11%2F16%2Fvoice-search-on-google-app-for-iphone%2F'; addthis_title = 'Voice+search+on+Google+app+for+iPhone'; addthis_pub = ''; (Source: Medicine and Man) Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964115 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:15:13 +0100 1964115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947210&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2016 Skyscape Medical Resources was released on the AppStore on 10/13. This is a portal with 4 free references (OCM, Archimedes - a medical calculator, RxDrugs - a drug guide and MedAlerts - provides breaking alerts) and many more available for download from Skyscape.com which includes host of Pediatric references amongst others. iTunes Link The data is device resident and runs on iPhone/iPod Touch with OS 2.0 or higher. More Medical Software for the iPhone in the Forum from the Palmdoc Chronicles Skyscape iPhone native applications (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947210 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1947210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1886404&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1961 Especially when you already have a Treo 680 which can stream Internet Audio! Streaming audio quality is not bad, even on GPRS/Edge speeds though occasionally the audio will buffer but overall it’s not a bad listening experience. This pic shows my Treo 680 with a 2.5-3.5 mm audio jack adaptor and hooked up to my car’s stereo via an FM transmitter which plugs into the car’s cigarette lighter socket. I can listen to streaming Podcasts such as the New England Journal of Medicine and tons of other podcasts out there. I also like to listen to news for instance in this picture, the BBC World Service. The software I use is Kinoma 4 Ex and the latest version has support for Orb built in. This means I can stream podcasts which I have downloaded on my home PC to my Treo wherever I... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1886404 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1886404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825681&cid=t_103034_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2008%2F09%2F24%2Fthe-future-of-audio%2F CNET : Is microSD the music medium of the future? This story is something I don’t really see the point of.  Sandisk are partnering with the major music labels to release albums pre-loaded onto Micro-SD cards - the idea being to “bridge the gap between the physical and the digital” Doesn’t make sense to me. I either want my music in one of two formats - either a digital file for my iPod or a physical medium such as a CD with artwork and liner notes that I can file on my shelf. The other advantage of CDs being the quality of the sound is generally better than most compressed digital files such as mp3, aac, wma etc. The disadvantages of the Micro-SD concept are many. If I want digital files I will download them from somewhere like the iTunes store or just rip them fro... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825681 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:50:43 +0100 1825681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1810184&cid=t_103034_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fpediatric-pda-blog%2F%7E3%2F397531637%2F If you face any problem with your iPhone or iPod Touch you can easily solve the issue by resetting your device. The problems that I was able to save with this maneuver are: Not able to log in to my... This is just a summery, visit pda4peds.com for more details and for everything about PDAs in clinical pediatrics! (Source: The Pediatric PDA Blog) The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1810184 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:34:32 +0100 1810184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1791738&cid=t_103034_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Faa-voices-from-the-past-mp3-tracks%2F The Akron Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Archives has been blessed with stewardship of a substantial, rare collection of recorded speaker “leads” dating back to the early days of our fellowship. Currently there are over 400 of these talks representing a treasure of early AA history, many in their original form on cassettes or reel-to-reel tape. These have been “passed on” to us by members and treated with loving care. However without appropriate preservation, these links to the past were in danger of being lost forever. Modern technology has provided a solution. What’s more, we can now make these memories come alive for all AA members! We have the capacity to digitize these rare recordings and to preserve them as high quality “uncompressed WAV files”. Our goal is to make th... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1791738 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:23:01 +0100 1791738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1696212&cid=t_103034_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1672 Suppose you were a PDA purist who doesn’t want to go down the convergence pathway. If you have an old Palm TX or Dell Axim which is about to die, what are your options today? Very limited indeed. I think HP has a few models, but Dell and Palm have stopped making PDAs. I was thinking, perhaps, in the shadow of all that iPhone 3G hype, the iPod Touch might make a suitable replacement PDA for some? After all it has basically all the features of the iPhone 3G, minus the camera and phone functions, at the fraction of the cost of an unlocked model. The key applications which make a successful PDA suitable for doctors are: 1) PIM management. I believe the iPod Touch can sync Calendars and Contacts with your Mac or PC (e.g. Outlook). However in the Memos and Tasks area, I think it is lackin... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696212 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1696212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1642662&cid=t_103034_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2008%2F07%2F18%2Fipod-touch-the-personal-add-assistant%2F One of the advantages of coaching adults with ADHD, is that you often have some pretty creative clients. One client had trouble organizing themselves while they were out of the house and generally preferred using the computer to help her manage time. Being a Mac person (sold them for 7 years) and knowing that she didn’t want a cell phone (so no iphone) I suggested she consider getting an ipod touch because ease of use and intuitiveness were important considerations. Also I asked if she usually lost her ipod, because the ipod touch is amazing, but kind of expensive, and that wasn’t a problem for her. She got an ipod touch it worked great for her. Here’s her review of it from the usefulness for an ADD time management perspective. I highly recommend the iPod Touch (or iphone... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1642662 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:29:02 +0100 1642662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1635073&cid=t_103034_93_f&fid=36200&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.jammedph.com%2Fhow-to-win-an-ipod-nano-and-25000-massagechiropractic-gift-card%2F Win an iPod and a $250.00 massage/chiropractic gift card and a domain from an RSS competition between Crunchnow and BloggerNoob. Crunchnow will be giving away iPod Nano and a $250 chiropractic gift certificate while BloggerNoob will also be giving away iPod and domain. (Source: Jammed: Full into Capacity) Jammed: Full into Capacity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1635073 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:01:13 +0100 1635073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1605955&cid=t_103034_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2F332178521%2F With the release of iPhone 3G (and software update v2.0), iPhone and iPod touch users can download and install applications. One of the most useful applications is undoubtedly epocrates to lookup drug monographs. Having installed the iPhone version of epocrates, I have to say that it is very good. An internet connection is no longer needed to view drug information. It also contains a multiple drug interaction checker and pill pictures. Get it here (iTunes Link) addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fmedicineandman.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F07%2F10%2Fepocrates-for-iphone%2F'; addthis_title = 'Epocrates+for+iPhone'; addthis_pub = ''; (Source: Medicine and Man) Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1605955 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:30:23 +0100 1605955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543227&cid=t_103034_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2008%2F06%2F25%2Fflying-apples%2F United Airlines offers in-flight iPhone and iPod Connectivity | The Apple Blog Over the last couple of years I’ve spent many hours on planes, huddled over my iPod watching shows and movies on the little screen. In fact I watched the first three seasons on Battlestar Galactica (awesome show) in this manner. And almost invariably if you look around the cabin on any flight you will see several people with those characteristic white earphones in their ears. So the above story definitely appeals to me and I’m sure many other travellers. In a nod to the increasing ubiquity of these devices, United Airlines have installed iPod connectors in some of their planes so you can browse your iPod or iPhone and watch or listen to your own content on their screens, as well as keep your device c... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543227 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:47:28 +0100 1543227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1532540&cid=t_103034_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F315327240%2F Recently I wrote about native medical applications soon to be available for iPhone. Until you wait for them to come out, why not try some already available medical web applications for iPhone. A.D.A.M. Symptoms Navigator is one such application. With this tool, you can easily find out what to do about any symptoms — wherever you are! Learn self care, when to go to the doctor, and when it is an emergency. Whether you are traveling on vacation with your family, or on a business trip and feeling ill, an extensive library of symptom guidance is at your fingers – all within just a couple of taps. Take a look at the video demonstration I made. (Source: Ivor Kovic, M.D.) Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532540 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:24:23 +0100 1532540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1510080&cid=t_103034_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F308552299%2F Apple Worldwide Developers Conference is taking place this week in San Francisco. Today, as a part of it, we saw yet another legendary keynote from Steve Jobs. It was all about the new iPhone, which is now faster, richer with new features and more affordable. Substantial part of the keynote was dedicated to the developers of native applications for iPhone, who had the chance to demonstrate their applications soon to be available through the iPhone app store. App store is launching in a month and will enable you to download and install third party applications to your iPhone. These are some great news for all iPhone users, but especially to those interested in medicine. It seams that we have a lot to look for, as some great applications will be awaiting for us as soon as the app store opens... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1510080 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:31:48 +0100 1510080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475136&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F28%2Fneed-sleep-fire-up-your-ipod%2F Image details: Couple Sleeping served by picapp.com Is sleep that elusive thing that is so close for you, yet so far away? Well listen up, people - literally. Since a good night’s rest is essential for the purposes of problem-solving and gaining a fresh perspective, you really need to do whatever’s in your power to get that shut eye. And according to the Journal of Advanced Nursing, simply listening to soft, serene music for about 45 minutes before slumber time may be an easy fix. In fact, people who did so were found to sleep deeper and longer. Not only that, they also woke up more alert the next day than those who didn’t didn’t listen to restful music. See, that iPod’s good for something other than drowning out the sound of fighting kids, now isn’t it?... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475136 Thu, 29 May 2008 01:52:41 +0100 1475136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1419662&cid=t_103034_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2008%2F05%2F05%2Fitunes-usage%2F Heard an interesting statistic yesterday - apparently only around 1% of those who have the iTunes software installed actually purchase music from he iTunes online store. The inference being that most of the rest of people are filling their iPods with illegally downloaded content. I doubt this is the case. Certainly  proportion of people will be using downloaded tracks, ad most probably it is much more than 1%, however I’d still say the vast majority of those 99% of non iTunes store users are not. Rather these people are the millions upon millions of people who have bought or been given an iPod, and simply use iTunes to transfer their CD collection to it. Mums and dads and teens and kids - most iPod owners probably wouldn’t know where to find music on the undernet if they wante... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1419662 Sun, 04 May 2008 23:21:52 +0100 1419662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382366&cid=t_103034_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2008%2F04%2F18%2Fmusic-as-furniture%2F A bittersweet look at ten years of MP3s Excellent article here looking back on ten years since the first MP3 players were produced. The author mentions some of the good things about digital music, but also some of the things he misses such as borrowing and lending music, shopping for used music, album liner notes and artwork, and (my favourite) music as furniture. I can relate to many of his points. I jumped on the MP3 bandwagon fairly early, using my dialup connection in the heyday of Napster to download hundreds of tracks. It was slow but fun in a way, and challenging -like trying to find that elusive final song you were missing from an album, or the rare album that few people had. And although it was anonymous there was still the pleasure of finding a user with similar music tastes and ... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382366 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:42:18 +0100 1382366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1121968&cid=t_103034_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F208358956%2F I have one older sister: When I found out, some 11 years ago, that I was going to have a boy, I panicked to Jim. What am I going to do with a boy! Jim was easily reassuring—”Don’t worry, you’re going to love him!”—and he parked the car and we went into Schnuck’s to shop for groceries. That was when we living in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, and I was teaching Latin to middle- and high-schoolers at the kind of school where the boys wear blue blazers with brass buttons, and Jim and I were driving around various parts of St. Louis and going to Open Houses. Flash forward to now: We’re still in the suburbs, but in Jim’s native NJ and in a rental condo, and I teach Latin, ancient Greek, and anything and everything about the ancient wor... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1121968 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:17:54 +0100 1121968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1082925&cid=t_103034_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F197960815%2F “What would he like for Christmas?” “What can we can get him?” The relatives ask me these questions every year; every year I say, “I’ll get back to you.” “I’ll send an email.” But I already have a pretty clear idea of what Charlie will say when I ask him “what do you want?”. Not an Xbox. Not a Gameboy. Not a new iPod. Not a shiney skateboard, or something the cool kid in the class has. If I ask Charlie what he would like, his first response will mostly be for some item of food: Charlie first learned to answer the question “what do you want,” he learned to ask mostly for food, for his favorite crackers and chips (though he rarely eats potato chips these days—I think he ate a few too many in t... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1082925 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:59:00 +0100 1082925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1044159&cid=t_103034_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F188579299%2Fcan_kindle_change_how_we_read.html E-books are not new.  In fact initial e-reader gadgets failed to live up to technology's hype ... which is why avid readers stuck with books. All that may change soon, though. How so? According to FORTUNE 500  the new Kindle e-book reader enables readers to download e-books, or subscribe to magazines and blogs directly from Amazon.com. At $399.00 this revolutionary, wireless network connects you to the net as fast as you turn it on.With another few clicks ... you order an instant book, or upload newspapers or magazines. In a flash you’re ready to read the latest print. How fast?Readers can download 1,000 book pages, in less than a minute. Check out Amazon’s videos and explanations for details. For instance the little ga... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1044159 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:22:55 +0100 1044159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838823&cid=t_103034_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2007%2F09%2F04%2Fthe-beat-goes-on%2F CNET : Will ‘the beat go on’ with a new iPod? Keep your ears open, it looks like Steve Jobs is set to make an iPod related announcement this Thursday - hopefully concerning the release of a new generation of iPods. With all the hype around the iPhone and other products like AppleTV, the humble iPod seems to have been forgotten the last couple of years. My old 60gig one is still fine for music but in these days of video it doesn’t quite cut it. I used mine a lot on our recent trip watching TV show episodes, and it was fine but it would be great to have a larger screen. So my wish list for the next generation iPod would include : Larger, brighter screen More storage - how bout a 120Gig iPod? Touch-screen controls More connectivity options - maybe bluetooth (for headphone ... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838823 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 05:09:41 +0100 838823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=809626&cid=t_103034_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F146015113%2F The mother of Clay, who is 23 years old and has autism, cerebral palsy, and hydrocephalus and is legally blind in both eyes, asked this very question—–”what about the adults”—–in a comment on If There’s No Autism Epidemic, Where are all the Adults with Autism?. It is a questions that, I suspect, more parents of autistic persons who are children think about constantly; yesterday’s report about the 50 year old autistic woman who was beaten by workers in a group home is yet another news story that brings home so many fears and worries and that, perhaps, is somewhat behind some wishes for a “cure” for autism: How will a child like my son Charlie be able to have a good life—indeed, to survive—when he is older? when my husband J... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=809626 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:42:32 +0100 809626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=825598&cid=t_103034_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F145950956%2F I was notified of a One Touch UltraMini meter contest. And it is a really cool one… What’s your color giveaway. One Touch is offering 4 colors to choose from. Pink Glow, Silver Moon, Limelight or Jet Black. Pick your mood, your fave color or just what fits your personality. 10,000 lucky entrants will win the One Touch UltraMini glucometer and 100 will also win an iPod Nano that is preloaded with diabetes podcasts. Yee-ha! What color will you choose? I am a simple and sleek kind of girl, black is my color. The sweepstakes is running August 15th through November 30th. What are you waiting for, go ahead and enter! I did. Share This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=825598 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 01:41:01 +0100 825598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=764749&cid=t_103034_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F138445269%2F Almost a year ago to date, Charlie sat through two innings of a Phillies game, then pulled at our friend Hal’s hand and said, “Black car!” On Saturday night, Charlie and Jim went to see the Phillies play the Pittsburghs Pirates. (Jim’s team: I don’t know what it says that, in all the time I have known Jim, the Pirates have not been good at all. “Bucs lose again,” has been Jim’s usual phrase.) Jim and Charlie made it down to Philadelphia in record time and Charlie was all smiles greeting Hal (whom we last visited in May) at Citizens Bank Park. They got burgers and fries and Charlie left his iPod on the counter of the concessions stand, as Jim discovered when Charlie told him “I want iPod” and there was no iPod—-the workers ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=764749 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:46:23 +0100 764749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=723244&cid=t_103034_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F132084728%2F The Good Musician is one of the new just-launched music blogs here at b5media—-go here to find out about a contest to win a free iPod (guess I should get my husband Jim to do this, as his broke a month ago……). Arjun Muralidharan at The Good Musician provides two valuable tips about How to listen to a song: 1. Press the button 2. Listen I usually listen to music while doing “something else”—-while driving, running, writing. Arjun writes: Listening to music isn’t as easy as you might think. We listen to music while cleaning the house, driving a car, or sitting in the bus (for our more environmentally friendly readers). We often forget that you can just sit down and listen, putting all your concentration and resources to the music. I do know someone who &... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=723244 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:00:06 +0100 723244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=713196&cid=t_103034_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F130158577%2F When it comes to teaching children language, it seems that Elmo has a slight advantage over Po. “The idea that television can help teach young children their first words is a parent’s dream, but one not supported by this research,” says Marina Krcmar, associate professor of communication at Wake Forest and author about a study (see today’s Science Daily) which has found that (somehow one is not too surprised?) toddlers learn their first words better from humans than from Teletubbies. Krcmar notes that “‘We have known for years that children ages 3 and older can learn from programs like ‘Sesame Street,’” but it seems that TV watching for children under the age of 2 does not assist in building vocabulary. Might this study be seen as furth... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=713196 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:13:24 +0100 713196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623769&cid=t_103034_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F118188879%2F Now I know what those knee-level pockets in cargo pants are for, if you are a boy who is clearly out of the “little kid” category though most definitely some time shy of adolescence: They’re for the iPod. What could be a finer way to take in the sights of a street festival (complete with the actor who played Vito in the Sopranos puffing on a cigar at a booth) than with your ear buds on and the iPod safely stowed (by Mom) in the left-leg pocket? Charlie used to have one of the original iPod minis. It was light blue and, because he did not seem comfortable wearing headphones (I wondered, did he not like the music pouring right into his ears?), I bought a set of small speakers for him to use with the iPod. Charlie requested a number of songs—from Disney, Sesame Street... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623769 Sun, 20 May 2007 15:00:15 +0100 623769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=602381&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F11%2Fhigh-school-student-finds-ipods-interfere-with-pacemakers%2F Filed under: ResearchThough the average iPod user likely isn't also using a pacemaker, a recent study found that the portable music device may interfere with a pacemaker's function, which could lead to physicians misdiagnosing heart function. Interestingly, the question was originally asked by a 17-year-old high school student from Michigan, whose physician parents eventually set him up with researcher friend of the family who conducted the study at Michigan State University. What they found was that when an iPod was held 2 inches from the chest for 5 to 10 seconds, it interfered with the pacemaker's functioning about 50% of the time. In one instance, it made the pacemaker quit working altogether.No other kind of music player was used in the study and the issue obviously needs more study, ... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=602381 Fri, 11 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 602381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=592593&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F06%2Frhyme-and-reason-funniest-poem-wins-an-ipod%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Daily News, Events, Blogs, SupportOnce again Diabetes Talkfest is making the experience of diabetes rewarding. This time, voice your funny in iambic pentameter and you can win an iPod Shuffle. In other words -- the funniest diabetic poem wins a REALLY COOL PRIZE!!! Your poem can be long or short, rhyme or not. If you submit a poem longer than 60,000 characters it will have to be done in multiple posts, as the message board will not accept posts that long. It is up to you -- the member -- to decide the winner (to be decided through an anonymous vote). Entries will be accepted during the month of May, 2007. Voting will begin June 1st, 2007 and end June 18, 2007. Please refrain from using profanity or obscene language. Please don't insult ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=592593 Sun, 06 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 592593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479188&cid=t_103034_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F12%2Fcreating-the-right-mix-to-help-your-outdoor-workout%2F Filed under: ExerciseAfter one last ungodly roar of sub-zero temperatures, it seems as though Old Man Winter has finally gone to bed. Believe you me, there is not a single tear of sorrow being shed from my eyes from his departure. The warm(er) weather is back, and besides being able to do just about anything outdoors without the fear of freezing to death, it's also a good time to start road work again. No, not construction -- well, come to think of it, construction actually is appropriate a term to use, because you can now resume construction on your bodies. Only now, it is safe to leave the confines of the gym and start walking, jogging and/or running (or hiking, biking, etc.) outdoors. There is more than enough research circulating that stresses the important role that exercise plays in... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479188 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 479188