Duquesne Links
Mobile Guides
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Mobile Device Options for the Healthcare ProfessionalFrom Cushing/Whitney Medical Library; guide for purchasing mobile apps
Special Note to iPad Users
Mobile versions of information resources are optimized for the smaller screen size of smartphones. Although you can access mobile versions using an iPad, in some cases it’s easier to use the “regular” versions which you can find at: http://guides.library.duq.edu/
Mobile Health Sciences Resources
Gumberg Library Mobile Health Sciences Resources
Gumberg Mobile Resources
The following resources are available through the Gumberg Library and require your MultiPass Authentication.
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Clinical Pharmacology MobileTo access the app, follow these directions
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mobileMicromedex 2.0When Micromedex opens, click Download Center and follow directions on screen.
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UpToDateMedical information with links to Lexi-Comp Online for drug information. For mobile access, see the UpToDate Guide
Free Mobile Websites
These sites are designed for mobile use.
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NLM MobileList of mobile sites and apps available through the National Library of Medicine
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PubMedDoes not connect to Duquesne full-text
Free Mobile Apps
The following resources are free health-related apps.
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AHRQ ePSSU.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations; Android, BlackBerry, iPad, iPhone/iPod Touch, Windows Mobile, and Web
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ArchimedesMedical calculator; available on Android, BlackBerry, iPhone/iPod Touch, Palm, and Windows Mobile
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Calculate by QxMDCalculate is a next-generation clinical calculator and decision support tool for iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry
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DiagnosaurusDifferential diagnosis tool; available free for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile; $0.99 for Android, iPhone/iPod Touch, and Windows Phone 7
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ePocrates Med ToolsCalculators and guidelines; available for Windows Mobile
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ePocrates Rx FreeDrug guide; available for Android, BlackBerry, iPhone/iPod Touch, and Windows Mobile
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Mobile MerckMedicusIncludes Merck Manual, Harrison's Practice, Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests and more; available to licensed medical professionals with free registration; available for Android, BlackBerry, iPhone/iPod Touch, and Windows Mobile
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NLM MobileList of mobile sites and apps available through the National Library of Medicine
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Other free Skyscape appsSee individual app descriptions for platform availability
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Read by QxMDRead by QxMD provides a single place to discover new research, read topic reviews, and search PubMed. Available for iPad and iPhone.
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SciVerse ScienceDirectFull text articles; available for Android, Blackberry, and iPhone/iPad; registration required
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SciVerse Scopus MobileAbstracts and index of articles, available for Android, Blackberry, iPhone/iPad; must be on-campus to register at Scopus
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The Medical Letter AppClick the link to register for the app, which works on iOS or Android.
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WebWISERWireless Information System for Emergency Responders
