Mobile Technologies for Windows Mobile and PocketPC

Health Science Resources for Mobile Technologies

This list, compiled by library staff, contains links to various health science resources for Mobile Technologies that are either Hopkins-licensed, fee-based, and/or free. It does not claim to be comprehensive. If you would like to add a resource that is not listed below, let us know.

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Free = no cost
$ = for purchase
Demo = free trial available
Hopkins license = free to Hopkins users

Collections

BioMedCentral Free
Using AvantGo, receive biological and medical news from The Scientist as well as research articles from BioMedCentral
Clinical Medicine Consult $, Demo
evidence based information, 2,500 clinical topics, 12,400 medical terms and conditions, drug prescribing pearls, 230 step-by-step procedures
CollectiveMed
Essential Evidence Plus $, Demo, Hopkins license
Evidence Based Medicine POEMs. Click on the downloads link for PDA installation. Most current installation instructions. FAQs Discount and older installation information (UCHC only)
HandheldMed
textbooks including Merck, Harrison's, journal abstracts, etc.
Handheldmed
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Nearly 200 titles including Stedman's, a nursing library, handbooks, guides, etc.
MedicalPocketPC
MerckMedicus
NCBI Bookshelf for handhelds Free
PEPID™ $, Demo
PocketConsult $, Free
connects your handheld device to MD Consult. Discount and Installation information (UCHC only) http://online.uchc.edu/login?url=http://library.uchc.edu/mdconsult/pda/uchcpda.html
PocketMedicine.com
original publications including internal medicine, cardiology dermatology and numerous others
SkyScape
Medical texts; browse by specialty
Skyscape
Stedman's Medical Dictionary
for purchase, definitions of 102,000+ medical terms, official Terminologia Anatomica
US Biomedical Information Systems
Products for Blackberry. Software and texts organized by specialty or publisher, includes the Sanford Guide. PDAs with preinstalled software
Unbound Medicine
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, Merck Manual, Clinical Evidence for PDA, Davis's Drug Guide for PDA, etc.
ePocrates $, Free
drug database FAQs Discount Information (UCHC only) http://library.uchc.edu/pda/pdafaqs.html http://online.uchc.edu/login?url=http://library.uchc.edu/mdconsult/pda/uchcpda.html#epoc
ePocrates $, Free
pdaMD.com
Hardware and software for the medical professional, product reviews

Databases

ACCF Clinical Practice Support Site
including guidelines and clinical trials database
AIDSinfo
drug database, HIV/AIDS glossary
Bioterrorism PDA Portal by ACP (American College of Physicians)
decision support tool and guides and quickfacts about bioterrorism topics
CEB (PubMed On Tap) Free
Cancer Prediction Tools
From Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Includes lung, sarcoma, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer and renal cell carcinoma prediction tools available for download. Prediction tools for other cancers available online.
Center for the Study of Bioterrorism at Saint Louis University School of Public Health
Clinical fact sheets re: anthrax, botulism, smallpox, etc. for Palm. Algorithms & Tables in PDF
Clinical Medicine Consult $, Demo
Evidence based information, 2,500 clinical topics, 12,400 medical terms and conditions, drug prescribing pearls, 230 step-by-step procedures. iSilo reader and MobiReader.
Clinical References
From ACP. Documents re: gynecology alerts, commonly used ICD-9 codes, normal lab values, etc. eReader format (free reader software available for Palm, PocketPC, IPhone, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile from http://www.ereader.com
Clinical Trials.gov Free
ClinicalTrials.gov Free
formatted for handhelds
Diagnosaurus Free
free 1000+ differential diagnoses. Installation instructions.
Essential Evidence Plus $, Demo, Hopkins license
Evidence Based Medicine POEMs. Click on the downloads link for PDA installation. Most current installation instructions. FAQs Discount and older installation information (UCHC only)
Expert Protocols in Infectious Diseases
a standardized program of protocols for the evaluation and treatment of hospital patients with infectious disease. Free program developed using accepted guidelines specifically for use in the clinical setting.
Griffith's 5-Minute Clinical Consult $, Demo
HealthEngage Free
applications for management of diabetes, asthma, chronic fatigue and more
Johns Hopkins Antibiotics Guide Free
Download thru Skyscape
Lexi-Comp
Individual databases and suites such as Lexi-COMPLETE, Lexi-SELECT, and Lexi-CLINICAL Suite
MD on Tap Free
retrieves MEDLINE® citations directly from the PDA through a wireless connection to the Internet.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Hopkins license
evidence-based, clinical information on natural medicines. Discount information
PDRNet Free
A Thomson Reuters resources, mobilePDR is available free to qualified medical professionals with registration
PEPID $, Demo
various suites including emergency medicine, primary care, clinical nursing, oncology nursing, medical calculators, etc.
PIER PDA
235+ modules focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, drug database, evidence indicators and standard tables
PharmacyOneSource
download clinical toolkit
Pneumonia Severity Index Calculator Free
From Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Tool to assist clinicians in determining the most appropriate care for newly diagnosed cases of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). See Copyright Constraints for citation guidelines, etc.
PocketConsult $, Free
Connects your handheld device to MD Consult.
PubMed For Handhelds
Less cluttered interface to search PubMed with a PDA. See also "Can I use PubMed on my handheld device?"
Shots Free
quick reference guide to the Childhood Immunization Schedule. NOTE: Site seems unstable and becomes unavailable for extended periods but comes back up after several days or a week+. (08/23/07) Most current installation instructions. Older instructions
Thomson Clinical Xpert™ (formerly mobileMicromedex)
A Thomson Reuters resource, includes drug, toxicology, alternative medicine, and acute care information. Discount and Installation information (UCHC only)
USDA National Nutrient Database
Website - USDA National Nutrient Database interface.
Unbound MEDLINE Free
UpToDate Hopkins license
Clinical information resource available to physicians. System requirements. Installation information.
WISER Free
Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders to hazardous material incidents. Information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression.
ePocrates $, Free
drug database FAQs Discount Information (UCHC only)

Drug Guides

AIDSinfo
drug database, HIV/AIDS glossary
Johns Hopkins Antibiotics Guide Free
Download thru Skyscape
Lexi-Comp
individual databases and suites such as Lexi-COMPLETE, Lexi-SELECT, and Lexi-CLINICAL Suite
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
nearly 200 titles including Stedman's, a nursing library, handbooks, guides, etc.
Medical Pocket PC
links to drug references and drug interaction guides
Mobipocket.com
References: Emergency & Major Incident; Cardiology; Pediatrics; Neurology; Hypertension; Clinical Series; Student PreTest series; Medical Dictionaries; Diagnostic & Therapeutic Manuals; Dermatology; Anaesthesiology; Orthopaedics; Drugs; Nursing
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Hopkins license
evidence-based, clinical information on natural medicines. Discount information (UCHC only) http://online.uchc.edu/login?url=http://library.uchc.edu/mdconsult/pda/uchcpda.html
PDA Cortex
freeware and for-charge software including calculators, drug information and patient tools
PDRNet Free
A THOMSON REUTERS resource. MobilePDR available free to qualified medical professionals with registration
SkyScape
purchase drug guides, i.e. A2zDrugs™, iFacts™, etc.
Thomson Clinical Xpert™ (formerly mobileMicromedex)
A THOMSON REUTERS resource. Includes drug, toxicology, alternative medicine, and acute care information. Discount and Installation information (UCHC only)http://online.uchc.edu/login?url=http://library.uchc.edu/mdconsult/pda/uchcpda.html#micro
Unbound Medicine
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, Merck Manual, Clinical Evidence for PDA, Davis's Drug Guide for PDA, etc.
ePocrates $, Free
drug database FAQs Discount Information (UCHC only)

General Resources

Google Mobile Free
Mobipocket.com
References: Emergency & Major Incident; Cardiology; Pediatrics; Neurology; Hypertension; Clinical Series; Student PreTest series; Medical Dictionaries; Diagnostic & Therapeutic Manuals; Dermatology; Anaesthesiology; Orthopaedics; Drugs; Nursing
Pocket Gear

Medical Calculators & Tools

Archimedes
70 formulas that include specialties such as Cardiology, Pharmacology, Hematology, FEN, Pediatrics, Pulmonary and Renal
Archimedes™ Medical Calculator Free
Cardiac Clearance
guides clinicians through the complex algorithms
Creatinine Clearance Calculator
calculates patient's creatinine clearance
EMedic (formerly PalmEMS and EMSZone)
emergency medical information including: acronyms to algorithms, anatomical illustrations, medical calculators, emergency reference cards, and medicines
EyeOP©
glaucoma reference and calculator for eye care providers
FreewarePPC
general software as well as medical: calculator, database, reference and utilities
MedCalc
designed for rapid calculation of common equations used in adult internal medicine; 68 formulas
MedCalc 3000
a variety of common equations, clinical criteria scores and decision trees
Medical Algorithms Project
free registration. More than 7000 algorithms, organized into 45 chapters, are available as spreadsheets. Includes PDA GUI.
MiniRD
basic nutrition calculator includes topics: body weight, caloric requirements, macronutrients, micronutrient conversion factors, lab formulas
Mobile Medica
Guidelines from AHA, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative, ACP, ACCP, AUA, etc.
PDA Cortex
freeware and for-charge software including calculators, drug information and patient tools
PDRNet Free
mobilePDR available free to qualified medical professionals with registration
PDTcalc©
Visudyne dosage calculator for retinal laser surgery
Pneumonia Severity Index Calculator
from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Tool to assist clinicians in determining the most appropriate care for newly diagnosed cases of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Tucows
Tucows main download site. Select the Palm or PocketPC link. For PocketPC select PocketPC/Productivity/Calculators. For Palm select PalmOS/Calculators, then the type of calculator you need.
Unbound Medicine
handheld, wireless, and web-based technology platform and information architecture services

Medical/Science News

PubMed for Handhelds Free
The Scientist from Biomed Central Free, Hopkins license
UpToDate Online Hopkins license

Patient Information

DigitalAssist
A family of patient charting products for the emergency department
MD Coder
Patient tracking, cross-referenced CPT and ICD codes
PDA Cortex
freeware and for-charge software including calculators, drug information and patient tools
PatientKeeper
A suite of integrated applications including mobilty-enabled software.
PocketMD
patient information, history, problem and medication lists, lab data, etc.
PocketScript
obtain patient information, formulary listings and potential drug interactions, etc.
Stat Coder
E&M, ICD-9, CPT, Cardiac Risk, Growth Charts, Cardiac Clearance, Cholesterol

Specialty

Anesthesiology
Gainsville Anesthesia PDA Software Free
A stepwise strategy for preoperative evaluation for non cardiac surgery renderred in an electronic PDA/web interactive format; a portable, point-of-care, handheld tool for perioperative evaluation of patients with/for cardiovascular disease.
Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism PDA Portal by ACP (American College of Physicians)
decision support tool and guides and quickfacts about bioterrorism topics
Center for the Study of Bioterrorism at Saint Louis University School of Public Health
Clinical fact sheets re: anthrax, botulism, smallpox, etc. for Palm. Algorithms & Tables in PDF
WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) Free
Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders to hazardous material incidents. Information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression.
Cardiology
Cardiosource Plus for Institutions - ACCEL Audio
American College of Cardiology interviews podcasts
Heart Songs 2
Heart sounds in MP3 for practicing auscultation skills
Hypertension Guidelines Free
NHLBI Obesity Guidelines Free
STAT Cardiac Clearance (calculator) Free
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Hopkins license
Emergency Medicine
FlightWeb Free
PEPID Portable Health Care Expertise $, Demo
eMedic $
Endocrinology and Metabolism
NHLBI Obesity Guidelines Free
Evidence-Based Medicine
Clinical Medicine Consult $, Demo
evidence based information, 2,500 clinical topics, 12,400 medical terms and conditions, drug prescribing pearls, 230 step-by-step procedures
Clinical Medicine Consult $, Demo
Clinical References
from ACP. Documents re: gynecology alerts, commonly used ICD-9 codes, normal lab values, etc.
Diagnosaurus Free
Duke University Medical Center Library
EBM terminology, "Well Built Clinical Question" article, how to evaluate articles of....
DynaMed
Medical reference system designed for use at the point of care. Contains clinically organized summaries of nearly 1,800 topics and is updated daily from review of the research literature. Most current installation instructions.
Essential Evidence Plus $, Demo, Hopkins license
Evidence Based Medicine POEMs. Click on the downloads link for PDA installation. Most current installation instructions. FAQs Discount and older installation information (UCHC only)
Essential Evidence Plus $, Demo, Hopkins license
Expert Protocols in Infectious Diseases
a standardized program of protocols for the evaluation and treatment of hospital patients with infectious disease. Free program developed using accepted guidelines specifically for use in the clinical setting.
Mobile EBM Guidelines
includes more than 900 articles on most important diseases, Cochrane abstracts
National Guidelines Clearinghouse for Handheld Free
National Quality Measures Clearinghouse™ (NQMC™) Free
evidence-based health care quality measures and measure sets. Palm users may download, PocketPC users can use Internet Explorer to view or download MS Word documents
PDA Cortex
freeware and for-charge software including calculators, drug information and patient tools
PIER PDA
235+ modules focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, drug database, evidence indicators and standard tables
PocketConsult $, Free
Student's Guide to the Medical Literature (University of Colorado) Free
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center resources delivered through AvantGo serialization.
UpToDate Hopkins license
clinical information resource available to physicians. System requirements. Installation information. http://www.uptodate.com/subscribers/
Infectious Diseases
Johns Hopkins Antibiotic (ABX) Guide Free
Download thru Skyscape
Internal Medicine
ACP PDA Portal $
Annals of Internal Medicine - PDA formatted content
Medicine
Creatinine Clearance Calculator $, Demo
FIRSTConsult Hopkins license
Skyscape's 5-Minute Clinical Consult $, Demo
Nursing
Creatinine Clearance Calculator $, Demo
FIRSTConsult Hopkins license
RNpalm
Nutrition
pdaRD.com
Resource for nutrition, dietetics and PDAs. Hardware reviews. Nutrition software comparison chart. Nutrition calculators.
Opthalmology
Palm4Eyes
For eye care professionals. PDA software/calculators, pearls, links for clinicians.
Patient Management
Patient Keeper
Pediatrics
Childhood Immunization Schedule Free
PDF files
Pediatrics on Hand Free
Micro-site within CNMC's website, focusing on the handheld for pediatricians, PDA pediatrics library.
Pharmacology
AHFS Drug Information $
Clinical Pharmacology OnHand Free
DrDrugs $
Ident-A-Drug $
Johns Hopkins Antibiotic (ABX) Guide Free
Download thru Skyscape
Lexi-Drugs $
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Hopkins license
PEPID Portable Drug Companion $, Demo
PocketScript e-Prescribing $
Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia $, Demo
ePharmacopoeia $
mobileMICROMEDEX Hopkins license
A Thomson Reuters resource
Psychiatry
PsychiatryOnline.com's DSM-IV-TR Classification® for PDA Hopkins license
Published as ebook through Mobipocket reader
Public Health
Quit Smoking Tool Free
Surgery
FIRSTConsult Hopkins license

Texts & Journals

Guide to Handheld and Palmtop Computing for Health Care Professionals $
This website sells an eBook (and print version) guide to hand-held computing for use in health care fields.
Johns Hopkins ABX Guide Free
Download thru Skyscape
Johns Hopkins HIV Guide Free
Download thru Skyscape
MeisterMed
using iSilo, view 100+ medical documents including guides for management and diagnosis of various conditions (Note: this web site works better with Internet Explorer)
Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy