Confusion regarding Epocrates: support for Palm OS vs. webOS (Palm Pre)

Update: I'm copying/pasting this directly from the Epocrates FAQ page:

Question:
Will Epocrates products work Palm's webOS devices such as the Pre and the Pixi?

Answer:
Epocrates will be discontinuing support for Palm webOS devices. There will be one more update to the existing static, non-updating version. Should you need to install the product, please do so by 1 February 2011 at the latest.

The end of life for this version of Epocrates will be May 2011.

Here's how you can install Epocrates for Palm webOS.

1. Open your Launcher (the icon with the arrow) and select the App Catalog.
2. Within the App Catalog, do a search for Epocrates.
3. Tap on the line that displays Epocrates and then select Install to install the free App.
4. Once Epocrates has installed, tap on it to open the application.
5. Enter your Epocrates username and password.
6. Accept the License Agreement.

Your device must have webOS version 1.35 or higher to install Epocrates. Here's how you can find your webOS version.

1. Open the Launcher on your device.
2. Select Device Info (you might need to scroll sideways to find this icon).
3. Next "Version" will be the Palm webOS version number. If it is less than 1.35, please see your carrier for updates.

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WebMD Mobile to compete at the CES Mobile App Showdown

Author: Thuc Huynh, MD

The Consumer Electronics Show is just around the corner and with it comes the Mobile App Showdown. Hundreds of mobile app developers have submitted their creation to CES hoping for a spot in the top ten finalists and participate in the showdown.

On Saturday, January 8, at 12:30pm, a representative from each of the top 10 finalists will have 4 minutes to convince the audience that their app is the best. After all finalists have presented, the winner is determined by the audience themselves!

This year, the medical field will be represented in the showdown. WebMD Mobile has been selected to compete as a finalist.

The app is the mobile version of the website with several helpful tools for healthcare providers and consumers including :

* a comprehensive drug database
* supplements and vitamins database
* essential first aid information
* and it’s award winning Symptom Checker

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New Drug Monographs on Epocrates

If you're using Epocrates, make sure to update your drug database. Otherwise, you might be missing out on these new drug monographs:

Atelvia (risedronate)
Bexxar (tositumomab and iodine I 131 tositumomab)
Calcitrene (calcipotriene topical)
Children's Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold (dextromethorphan/
phenylephrine/guaifenesin)
Gablofen (baclofen intrathecal)
Lo Loestrin Fe (norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol)
Nexiclon XR (clonidine)
topotecan (first-time generic for Hycamtin)
Tretin-X (tretinoin topical)
Zolpimist (zolpidem)

You can learn more about Epocrates here.

Future smartphones: dual-core processors, 4G, and much more

Soon, smartphones like the Droid X or iPhone 4 will seem really obsolete. Here are my predictions regarding smartphone features that will be found on most smartphones by the end of 2011:

• 4G capability (HTC won't be the only one producing 4G smartphones)
• Dual-core processor (my Droid X running a 1 GHz is very fast, but imagine what you could do with a dual-core processor!)
• Superior voice recognition and voice command (who needs a keyboard?)
• Dual cameras on the front and the back (this will become a standard feature soon)
• More cloud computing features and capabilities (so get ready to use Google Docs on a regular basis)

What else?

• 3D display? (I don't think so)
• Superior battery life? (probably not much better than current Lithium Ion batteries)
• Smaller vs. larger? (we'll probably have more options for smaller and larger devices)
• Will it replace my PC? (not quite yet, but we're getting closer each year)
• More integration with the car (as a GPS, as an Internet radio, and as digital concierge)

I'm happy with my current Droid X and I don't think I'll be upgrading to a new smartphone in 2011. However, I predict that I'll either get an iPad 2 or some other slate tablet (probably running Android) in 2011. 

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Best Android apps from Google

Some of you may have gotten a new Android smartphone this Christmas. In case you're not familiar with the Android OS, here are some of the best Android apps from Google:

Best Android apps from Google

• Quick Search Box Search Google and your phone's apps and contacts. Type or speak your query. *
  
  
• Google Maps Search for local businesses, drive with turn-by-turn GPS navigation, or get transit directions. **
  
  
• Gmail Get your email the instant it arrives via push. Search for any email saved in your account.
  
  
• YouTube Browse videos or upload your own at DVD quality.
  

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Epocrates FDA Reporting Resource for Clinicians

Have you tried using the FDA Reporting Resource for Clinicians from Epocrates? Here's what it offers:

When

Whenever you think a medical product may be associated with a serious event (seizure, bronchospasm, GI bleed, hospitalization, life-threatening illness, disability, congenital anomaly, etc.) You need not be sure about causality; if you suspect the product is associated with a serious event, FDA is interested.

What

Reporting is easier than you think. Although the form asks for many details, the only required info is the product and a description of the problem.

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Verizon is debuting 4G LTE devices at the Consumer Electronics Show

Author: Thuc Huynh, MD

Last week I wrote a post asking, When are smartphones going to work on the Verizon 4G network? It looks like it’s going to be very soon!

In true social media fashion, Verizon sent out a tweet yesterday confirming the debut of android devices with LTE capability.

Now, will the lineup consist of android smartphones or android tablets? Perhaps, both? Which device are you hoping it will be?

About the author:

Dr. Thuc Huynh is CEO of ScrubdIN, a startup company that aims to help health professionals choose their next medical app. Her main interest lies around how medicine can play a role with web 2.0 and social media. Dr. Huynh is currently Chief Resident at her Family Medicine Residency in Rapid City, SD and received her B.S. and M.D. at the Medical University of the Americas.

What is Doximity?

Author: Thuc Huynh, MD

Doximity is a private social and business network for healthcare professionals with iPhones.

It’s like Facebook in that you can connect with other healthcare professionals that you went to school with, did residency with, or work with. I want to say it’s like Sermo, but it really isn’t. They are two different services and Doximity is worth taking a look at.

In addition to the social aspect of being able to connect with others, Doximity also gives you useful tools to help with your daily workflow.

For instance, the app has a feature called DocText. It’s a HIPAA compliant, secure and quick way of sending messages. Essentially, it’s a secure text message service.

What do we do currently when we need another opinion? We stop seeing patients, look up a physicians number, dial it, ask the nurse to speak with the physician, wait for the physician to get out of a patient’s room, then tell them your concern with expectations of an immediate [ and pleasant ] response.

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American Diversified Holdings Signs Software Development Agreement to Create mHealth Applications for Apple Computer Handheld Devices

DEL MAR, Calif., Dec. 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ernest B. Remo, Chairman/CEO, announced today that American Diversified Holdings (Pink Sheets:ADHC) has signed a software development agreement with Com-Guard, Inc., a San Diego based technology firm, to create a mobile application platform in the mHealth arena specifically designed for the Apple® iPhone™, iPod Touch ™, iPad™ and other mobile platforms including the Android™ platform developed by Google.

"We are collaborating with researchers that have established quick and easy screening tools which can reveal changes in older adults' basic mental abilities over time. These test are completed by an "informant" close to the patient and can lead to identifying early stage dementia. Early diagnosis is key to treating degenerative diseases. Many patients are not diagnosed until the symptoms become so severe they are unable to perform daily living tasks. Offering these screening tests over a mobile handheld application is a perfect use of mHealth technology that can actually work to improve the quality of health care, reducing costs and benefiting patients," commented Ernest Remo, CEO of ADHC.

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Google needs to include a "Medical" section on the Android Market

Given that a growing number of physicians and other health care professionals are using Android smartphones in the clinical setting, Google really needs to add a "Medical" section in the Android Market (the equivalent of the Apple App Store on Android).

We currently have the following categories:

• Health
• Reference
• Tools
• Widgets

A number of medical apps would fall into several of those categories. The Apple App Store lists a "Medical" category (even though they include apps that are NOT really medical). On iMedicalApps, you'll see an Open Letter to Google requesting the creation of a "Medical" category.

Google's Blogger - new mobile template feature

Google's Blogger is now offering a new feature (still in beta) called "Mobile Template." In short, this feature allows you to automatically format your blog for mobile web browsers.

This feature was enabled a week or so ago, but then the feature somehow disappeared. Now, I see it again (and I hope it's here to stay). I've enabled this on all these sites:

http://www.NonClinicalJobs.com
http://www.MedicineandTechnology.com
http://www.MedicalSmartphones.com
http://www.MobileHealthComputing.com

The mobile template feature doesn't appear to work on every mobile web browser, but it works fine on most major mobile browsers. 

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A discussion about iPhone vs. Android

The other night, I was at a party and I was talking with several people about Apple's iPhone vs. Google's Android. It's really a discussion between iOS vs. Android, but given that Apple's iPhone is the only smartphone running iOS, we're really talking about both the operating system and the hardware when we're talking about the iPhone.

Here are a few reasons why Android will be the most popular smartphone operating system in the near future:

• Android is currently available on every major wireless network. Although the iPhone is coming to Verizon in 2011, will it also come to T-Mobile or all the other wireless carriers?
• We're seeing a wide range of Android smartphones ranging from free phones to expensive smartphones. Yes, Apple is offering their older iPhone models for less (or free refurbished), but who wants to buy an "outdated" model or a refurbished smartphone?
• We have many major smartphone manufacturers who are developing smartphones running Android. This means that we'll have a wider selection of hardware features if you're shopping for an Android smartphone. Will Apple diversify the iPhone lineup and create models with QWERTY keyboards that slide out?

Let's face it: most of us will be upgrading smartphones every 1.5 to 2.5 years. How much do you really want to spend if you're only going to have that smartphone for 1.5 to 2.5 years? With Android, you have a wide range of models that range less than $50 to over $200. Sometimes I wonder whether we're comparing smartphone features: iPhone vs. Android, or whether we're comparing companies: Google vs. Apple?

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15 iPhone Apps for Medical Professionals

Author: Bailey Harris.

There are many different medical-related apps for the iPhone. Some of the best are either free or low-cost and include multiple features that can be used throughout the day. Here are 15 apps that almost any medical professional would find helpful.

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Save 20% on Unbound Medicine

Shopping for some medical apps this holiday season? Enter the discount code GIFT10 when you're shopping with Unbound Medicine.

Unbound Medicine’s products give physicians, nurses, students, and clinicians access to medical information wherever and whenever they need it.

Some popular titles include:

• 5-Minute Clinical Consult
• Medicine Central
• Harrison’s Manual of Medicine
• Control of Communicable Diseases Manual
• The Merck Manual
• Davis’s Drug Guide
• Taber’s Medical Dictionary
• Evidence Central
• Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests

Find that medical app by visiting: http://www.unboundmedicine.com/

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Fastest mobile browser on Android

Based on my experience, the fastest mobile browser on Android is Opera Mini. However, this browser does not support Adobe Flash like the standard browser found on most Android smartphones.

Opera is also available as Opera Mobile, but Opera Mini is faster. I've tested Skyfire and Firefox. I've looked at a few other Android web browsers. Opera Mini is simply the fastest browser when it comes to loading web pages.

I often wonder if the native mobile web browser on future versions of Android (like Gingerbread) will be faster than the Opera Mini experience. Let's wait and see.

Save 20% on Skyscape medical apps

Skyscape medical apps are the perfect gift idea-for friends, family or even just to treat yourself. After all, what makes a better gift than the gift of knowledge? Best of all, you can save 20%, now through December 31, 2010.

Get 20% off all the clinical decision support you need:

* Drug guides and drug interaction information
* Clinical resources, medical calculators, evidence-based journals, medical dictionaries, treatment guidelines
* Apps specifically for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, EMTs and dozens of other healthcare professions

Click here to learn more (sale ends Dec 31, 2010)

Lexi-Comp is now Lexicomp!

Lexi-Comp is now Lexicomp! They've created a new name and a new logo.  You can try out their Smartphone & PDA Software. Plus, Lexi-REWARDS provides free 3-month extensions of your active handheld subscriptions for each friend and colleague you refer! Friends and colleagues need only purchase ONE subscription for you to receive your 3-month free extension. Best of all, your ability to earn 3-month subscription extensions is UNLIMITED; never worry about renewing your subscriptions again!

To learn more about Lexicomp, visit: http://www.lexi.com/

Mobile MerckMedicus for the iPhone

Mobile MerckMedicus, which gives you 24/7 access to clinical resources, helpful tools, and medical content wherever you go, is now available for download at the Apple iTunes Store.

MerckMedicus is an advertising-free medical portal designed specifically for U.S. healthcare providers. MerckMedicus provides breaking medical news, a wide variety of scientific learning resources, and cutting-edge diagnostic tools, all with no access fees. Merck launched MerckMedicus in 2001 as part of its century-long commitment to providing unbiased health information as a public service to consumers and health care professionals, which began with the publication of the first Merck Manual in 1899.

Registered users can simply download the application to their iPhone® or iPod touch® and log in with their username and password for MerckMedicus™. For more information on the application or to see a full list of devices compatible with MerckMedicus, click here.

PLEASE NOTE: This application is for U.S. healthcare professionals who are registered users of MerckMedicus. Please visit www.merckmedicus.com to create a username and password, which are required to download content to this application.

When are smartphones going to work on the Verizon 4G network?

Author: Thuc Huynh, MD

Verizon officially launched it’s 4G LTE network last week in 38 major metropolitan cities. The network boasts speeds of up to 5 - 12 mbps which is 2 - 6 times faster than 3G. That is amazing.

However, there aren’t any Verizon phones manufactured to work on the 4G network just yet. Currently, you can only use the 4G network if you have a Verizon 4G USB modem. Verizon hasn’t disclosed when they will sell 4G phones but several sources are favoring a January/February 2011 timeframe.

Data plans start at $50 dollars per month for 5 GB of data allowance and $80 dollars per month for 10 GB. For every gigabyte of data that you use over the limit, a 10 dollar fee will be charged. Verizon offers 2 USB modems that will work on the 4G network and both cost $99.99 with a 2 year contract.

The 4G network sounds promising with it’s impressive download speeds considering 3G feels fast as it is. I’m currently an AT&T customer but when the Verizon iPhone 4G hits the market, I’ll be first in line to switch over and really flex their system.

For a full list of the 38 cities graced with 4G, click here.

This article was written by Thuc Huynh, MD.

Dr. Thuc Huynh is CEO of ScrubdIN, a startup company that aims to help health professionals choose their next medical app. Her main interest lies around how medicine can play a role with web 2.0 and social media. Dr. Huynh is currently Chief Resident at her Family Medicine Residency in Rapid City, SD and received her B.S. and M.D. at the Medical University of the Americas.

Epocrates Essentials for Android

You can take Epocrates Essentials on a free "30-day test drive" if you're using an Android smartphone. Here's what you'll get:

Key Features Epocrates Essentials for the Android OS includes:
	Drug information Review continually updated prescribing and safety information on over 3,300 branded and generic prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, and hundreds of alternative (herbal) medicines and dietary supplements
	Disease Information and Images Access in-depth diagnostic and evidence-based treatment information for hundreds of diseases and conditions, including high-resolution disease images. This peer-reviewed content was developed in collaboration with the BMJ Group.
	Diagnostic and Lab Tests Get help with lab preparation, interpretation, and next steps
	Infectious Disease Treatment Guide Infectious disease treatment recommendations for hundreds of infectious diseases, linked to drug monographs. Search by infection, bug/bug, or drug/drug class.
	InteractionCheck Check for interactions among up to 30 drugs at a time
	Pill ID Identify a mystery drug by selecting key characteristics such as color, size and imprint
	Formularies Detailed information for national and regional healthcare insurance. Click on "My Account" at www.epocrates.com and select "Edit Formularies" to add free health plan, hospital, and Medicare Part D insurance formularies
	Tables/Calcs Additional references and tools to help you every day. MedMath has dozens of useful medical calculators, including BMI, pregnancy wheel and unit conversion
	Favorites Create a list of favorites to easily locate your frequently accessed drugs, tools, and calculators
	History Access your look-up history from the home screen

First Consult for iPhone

Are you looking for a medical app for your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad? First Consult is a commercial evidence-based clinical decision support system designed for physicians at the point of care and you can get this app for your mobile device. Here's a brief description about this medical app:

Do you need evidence-based answers to clinical questions at the point of care? Have you been unable to get answers because you did not have online computer access or a Wi-Fi/3G data connection at the time? First Consult is your solution. Access this app with your First Consult subscription. If you don’t have a subscription, you can sign up for a free trial!

For clinician use at the point of care, this is the ideal resource for quickly answering questions related to screening, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the majority of the medical conditions responsible for office visits and inpatient admissions.

First Consult’s trusted answers can now be stored on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and are available anytime, anywhere. A data connection is required for the initial content download and content updates, but is not required to use the App itself.

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Epocrates Essentials now available for Android

Epocrates Essentials for the Android platform is now available!

Designed exclusively for Android, Epocrates Essentials comes packed with:

• Peer-reviewed disease content with evidenced-based treatment options
• Specific/empiric treatments for hundreds of infectious diseases
• 600+ alternative (herbal) medications with drug interaction
• Hundreds of diagnostic and laboratory tests that include lab prep, interpretation, and follow-up

2-Year license is $269
1-Year license is $159

Learn more here.

MedicalSmartphones.com is now optimzed for smartphone browsers

I've made some modifications to the MedicalSmartphones website and now this site is optimized for viewing on mobile browsers. I hope you'll give it a try and let me know what you think.

Where is Windows Phone 7 going?

These days, smartphone discussions seem to heavily revolve around the Apple iPhone and devices running Google's Android OS. There are still a strong number of loyal BlackBerry users out there, but those running other operating systems are dwindling. HP is revamping webOS and Microsoft has launched Windows Phone 7.

Where is Windows Phone 7 going? Will Microsoft release a slate tablet running this OS? What about older Windows Mobile apps? There's no backwards compatibility of older apps. So, if you invested a significant amount of money to purchase software for your Windows Mobile PDA or smartphone, you won't be running them on a new Windows Phone 7 device unless the software manufacturer provides a way to effectively transfer your software license to a new OS. I haven't heard of many companies offering that type of service unless your have subscription-based software.

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Google Nexus S with a Contour Display

Google has moved from HTC to Samsung for their next Nexus smartphone. The Nexus S is the first Android smartphone to run Gingerbread (Android 2.3). It also has a 4" screen, so maybe these bigger screens are here to stay. Soon, my Droid X won't seem so big anymore.

The Nexus S has a unique featured called a Contour Display. 

Nexus S is manufactured by Samsung, and it is the first smartphone to launch with a Contour Display. The curved glass screen fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and along the side of your face.

The other innovative feature is called NFC (near field communication). NFC hardware lets you read information from NFC tags. NFC is a fast, versatile short-range wireless technology that can be embedded in all kinds of everyday objects like movie posters, stickers and t-shirts.

Official Google Blog: Introducing Nexus S with Gingerbread

Texting for a mobile coupon for Granisol

Patients can now use their mobile phones to send a text message to receive coupons and discounts for prescription medications.  Here's one example:

Effective November 1, 2010, PediatRx is offering a co-pay buy down program to insured and uninsured patients for the prescription drug Granisol. The program pays an out-of pocket cost of up to $200.00 and the patient is responsible for the remaining amount.

How it works

STEP 1: Patient learns of the offer via physician, pharmacy, website, word of mouth, blog, or carton-affixed promotional piece.

STEP 2: Patient opts into the mobile program by completing any of the following options:

* Texting “GRANI”, “GRAN”, OR “GRANISOL” to 55065
* Entering and submitting his/her mobile phone number on program website (http://www.121hm.com/offers/granisol/)
* Calling 1-877-601-0412 and following the voice prompts or instructions from the customer service representative

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Stay connected using Plaxo for Mobile

Plaxo for Mobile unites all your contacts into one place, provides access to your complete, up-to-date address book on your phone and everywhere else you need it, and securely backs up your contact info in the cloud.

Plaxo for Mobile apps feature:

• Full, 2-way synchronization, including over-the-air, auto sync
• Easily browse and manage all contacts, groups, and favorites
• Quickly get in touch with your contacts; call or email directly
• Compatible with our Outlook, Mac, and Gmail sync products

Now, you can sync your Plaxo address book with your Blackberry, iPhone, or Android smart phone for a portable, up-to-date address book and single-source for all your contacts.

Learn more here.

Motorola Droid Pro - the Android smartphone for ex-BlackBerry and Treo users

If you've been a long-time BlackBerry user and you're thinking about switching to Google's Android OS, it's time to seriously consider the Motorola Droid Pro on Verizon Wireless. This smartphone reminds me of the old Palm Treo because it has both a touch screen and a hardware QWERTY keyboard. This is not a slider. The keyboard will be familiar to many Blackberry users because the buttons and layout are very similar to those found on most BlackBerry devices.

I went to the Verizon store the other day and I played with the Droid Pro. I admit that I was more impressed than I thought I'd be. In fact, if I had to buy a new smartphone today, I'd probably get the Droid Pro. I currently use the Droid X and I like it, but it would be nice to have a QWERTY keyboard that I could use while the phone is in portrait mode. I rarely rotate the phone to use the on-screen keyboard in landscape mode. I think I developed most of my smartphone habits with one of my first smartphones: the Palm Treo. In many ways, the Droid Pro reminds me of a slim version of the Palm Treo.

Well, I'm not planning on selling my Droid X to get a Droid Pro. However, I will recommend the Droid Pro to those who are familiar with BlackBerry or the old Palm Treo. The Droid Pro is nice and slim and it's a World Phone for those of you who travel internationally. It's built like a pure business phone, but you'll still find some great multimedia features plus a 5 MP camera with a dual-LED flash.

Medscape Mobile gets updated. When is the Android version coming?

According to a recent e-mail from Medscape, the Medscape Mobile iPhone app recently got several updates. I've been running this app on my iPod touch and it's been a nice pocket resource.

Many of my readers are wondering when Medscape Mobile is coming to Android. Several rumors suggested that it might get released before the end of the year, but my gut tells me that it's coming out in the first quarter of 2011.

In the meanwhile, here are a few of the updated features you'll find on Medscape Mobile for iPhone:

New Feature! Tables & Protocols
- Complete set of ACLS/PALS/NALS Protocols
- HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis & Treatment Regimens
- Adult & Pediatric Vaccination Tables
- Over 80 essential tables & protocols available

New! Drug Reference Updates
Now 7,000+ drugs, herbals and supplements
- 1,900+ drug monographs updated with additional clinical information including new indications, brand & cost updates, and more

New! Disease & Condition Reference Updates
Now 4,000+ clinical reference articles (w/images & procedure videos)
- 425+ reference articles now updated with additional clinical information including expanded treatment and medication info, and more
- 60+ new reference articles added including Mitral Valvuloplasty, Hospital Acquired Infections, Breast Imaging – Fibroadenoma, Fractional Flow Reserve Measurement, Arteries to Brain and Meninges, and more

mHealth apps: 8 reasons why it matters for Pharma

The following is from research2guidance:

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the world’s largest. The market has always been cash-rich, as it needs to be given the investment required to continue the research and development behind the medical advances which have made such a difference to humanity, but nonetheless increasing pressure from regulators, thin pipelines and the patent cliff which has seen the rise of generics is a threat to continued prosperity. Innovative business models will help pharmaceutical manufacturers to remain competitive amidst these challenges.

mHealth market and mobile apps market

The potential of mHealth solutions has been discussed for many years, but only recently, with the advent of the new smartphone application based mHealth model, have pharmaceutical companies begun to realize how mobile services might be instrumental in the development of exciting innovations in their own businesses.


Why mobile apps matter to pharma

We see 8 good reasons why smartphone apps matter to Pharma:

1.      Potential reach:  Today the smartphone and mHealth markets are still small, but enormous growth rates will enable pharma companies to reach out to every 5th citizen on earth in 2015. Most of these smartphone users will be in developed countries with above average private healthcare spending. The mobile screen, particularly that of the smartphone, will become after the television and computer the third screen via which to communicate with customers and patients.

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Tarascon Pharmacopoeia Android App

The Tarascon Pharmacopoeia continues its tradition as the most popular and most trusted portable drug reference and is now available for your Android device!

This must-have resource contains vital drug information on thousands of drugs to help clinicians make better decisions at the point-of-care.

Features Include:
- Convenient + quick portable access on your Android device.
- Expanded drug coverage from the Pocket Pharmacopoeia Deluxe Edition.
- Continuous drug updates
- Fully integrated tool for multiple drug interaction checking
- Invaluable drug reference tables and dynamic calculators
- Extensive pediatric drug dosing

$39.99
Available in the Android Market

Google Reader app for Android

The official Google Reader app for Android is finally here. The app supports all the basics you’d expect like unread counts, friends, sharing, liking, and starring, but it also has a whole lot more, including:

• Multiple accounts
• Synced preferences
• Full subscription features (subscribe and search from your phone)
• Search

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Dell Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Smartphone

The Dell Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 Smartphone is a very cost-effective option for those who want a hardware QWERTY keyboard along with a large 4.1" touch-screen.

Features include:

* The stunning 4.1-inch WVGA AMOLED capacitive, multitouch display enables easier navigation.
* With Office Mobile built in, you can operate on-the-go as seamlessly as you would at the office.
* Take your gaming experience on the road with the phone that lets you play games on Xbox LIVE.

At $99.99, it's hard to beat. Available through Dell.com (for the T-Mobile network)