by
Sean Ruck, Contributing Editor | February 15, 2016
From the January/February 2016 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine
Description: The information offered through LactMed comes from the National Library of Medicine’s Toxicology Data Network. The data network provides information on the effects that different drugs and supplements may have on breast-feeding. It provides details on the potential for those substances to pass to the baby through breast milk and what impact that may have on the baby. The information is valuable for physicians prescribing drugs and supplements and also useful for nursing mothers.
Medical Dictionary – Healthcare Terminology and Definitions
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Version:1.0
Released:Aug. 18, 2015
Compatibility:Requires iOS 7.0 or later, also available on Android
Description:Featuring more than 180,000 medical terms, more than 50,000 audio pronunciations and 12,000 images, Medical Dictionary — Healthcare Terminology and Definitions provides a lot of information at your fingertips. Also includes more than 1,000 medical abbreviations and acronyms and information on more than 4,000 OTC drugs.
WISER
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Price:Free
Version:4.6
Last Updated:Aug.13, 2015
Compatibility:requires iOS 7.0 or later, available for Android OS 2.6.6 or higher
Description:This is the second entry from the National Library of Medicine. WISER, or Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders, is an information clearing house that’s somewhat unique. Instead of providing information on medications and their interactions, it provides information of use to first responders heading into situations where they may encounter hazardous materials. WISER provides information about the substances to support decision making, identification of unknown substances and directives for how to handle identified toxic materials.
Figure 1 – Medical Cases for Healthcare Professionals
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Last Updated: Dec. 8, 2015
Compatibility: requires iOS 8.0 or later, available for Android OS
4.0 or higher
Description: We first covered Figure 1 in our online news back in March 2015, where we called it
“Instagram for Doctors." It makes the list here because it’s a tool that has really taken off. More than 150,000 health care professionals have downloaded the app. They use it to discuss diagnosis and treatments, and even presentations with their peers. The app automatically blocks patients' faces and other identifying details to protect confidentiality.
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