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Top Medical Blackberry Apps

As Blackberry addict on the path to recovery (RIM you can eat your OS7) it’s nice to have some quick reference materials always at hand, especially where  a pc with internet connectivity may not always be available or buggy regular  wap/3G data services. No Playbook apps were included in the making of this list. All the apps are available via the Blackberry App World.

1. Medscape: Compared to the Android and iOS versions, the Blackberry version is way below average but as a drug reference (which is really what it is) it is amazing: quick searches, trade names are listed (especially for clients who ask about fancy new drugs  from ‘elsewhere’)  and regular updates . The interface is simple and easy to use with different drop-lists for dosing, contraindications and the rest. The other great thing about this amazing thing about this app is that the database

 

2. Calculate by QxMD: This is a robust calculator for so many indices from BMI and APGAR scores to risk of relapse in an alcoholic. Get it.

3. Skyscape Apps: A collection of amazing articles (Skyscape Outlines in Clinical Medicine) and a Pocket Drug Reference in a neat and crisp format. There are a few other free apps in the package but majority are premium and come with a hefty fee (for a mobile app).

4. Free Torchlight: This turns on your blackberry flash and can be useful for checking pupillary light reflexes and so on (no, I wouldn’t try to transilluminate ANYTHING with it). It also shows the Blackberry OS’s lack of (medical) software. The downside of the free version (which is ad-supported) is that the light tends to go off after a few minutes.

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