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PDA/Handheld Databases & Downloads

Note: All of the software on this list is either free-of-charge, or provided by the Himmelfarb Library to GWUMC students and faculty.

Drug Information Disease Information/Textbooks
Calculators & References Tools Clinical Guidelines
PubMed/Abstracting Services Discount Codes

Drug Information

Title OS Size Description

Clinical Pharmacology OnHand

Download Instructions

Palm, PocketPC 25 MB

Himmelfarb Library subscription

Extensive, peer-reviewed drug information including drug descriptions, indications, interactions, precautions/contraindications, classifications, adverse reactions, pregnancy/lactation, administration and dosage forms/strengths. Pediatric, adult, geriatric, hepatic and renal dosing, and dosage limits, specific to indication, including off-label uses.  Drug interactions tool for checking combinations of prescription drugs, OTC, herbal and nutritional products for potential interactions.

Thomson Clinical XPert

Download Instructions

Formerly mobileMICROMEDEX

Palm, Pocket PC Various

Himmelfarb Library subscription

Evidence-based, comprehensive drug information resources includes alternative medicine, acute care, toxicology, and drug interactions. Also provides disease and laboratory test information.

epocrates Rx Palm, Windows Mobile Various

Free resource

3,300+ drug monographs plus formulary information.  Limited, free version available.

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Disease Information/Textbooks

Title OS Size Description

AccessMedicine

Download Instructions

Palm, PocketPC
Smartphones
Various

Himmelfarb Library subscription

Download chapters and other content from AccessMedicine textbooks to your PDA.

eMedicine

Download Instructions

Palm, PocketPc Various

Himmelfarb Library subscription

Clinical information database providing review articles on specific medical conditions.  Review articles include introduction, clinical, differentials, workup, treatment, medication, follow-up, and bibliography.  Download PDA information by specialty.

POCKETConsult (FIRSTConsult)

Download Instructions

Palm, PocketPC, Windows 14 MB

Himmelfarb Library subscription

PDA downloads including FIRSTConsult, medical calculators, and medical news service.  FIRSTConsult information includes full range of diagnostic tables from the differential diagnoses tool and key point-of-care content for medical topics including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.  Create personal account to manage downloads.

Diagnosaurus Palm, PocketPC,
Windows
0.8-1.1 MB

Free resource

Diagnosaurus Medicine contains 1000+ differential diagnoses, searchable by disease, symptom or organ system. Diagnosaurus Surgery is also offered. Free download with registration.

John Hopkins POC-IT Antibiotic Guide Palm n/a

Free resource

"The Antibiotic Guide is a 'decision support tool' intended to provide clinicians with concise, digested, timely information about the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases."

Mobil Merck Medicus for Mobile Devices Palm, PocketPC, Blackberry Various

Free resource

Free copy of The Merck Manual, Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests, Reuters Medical News, MEDLINE journal abstracts. Medical students: use your MEDED number to register; the American Medical Association creates a MEDED number for each student that attends a medical school in the United States. To obtain your MEDED number, you can call the AMA's Unified Service Center at (800) AMA-3211 (Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM CT).

NCBI Bookshelf Palm, PocketPC Various

Free resource

Textbooks from the NCBI Bookshelf, viewable using the MobiPocket Reader.

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Calculators & Reference Tools

Title OS Size Description
ABG Pro Palm 14 KB

Free resource

Program to analyze arterial blood gases.

Archimedes – Free Medical Calculator Palm, PocketPC 0.83-2.7 MB

Free resource

70 formulas for specialties including Cardiology, Pharmacology, Hematology, FEN, Pediatrics, Pulmonary, and Renal. Search for 'Archimedes' on website.

National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute PDA Applications Palm, PocketPC n/a

Free resource

Tools for managing high blood pressure, asthma treatment, BMI Calculator, and cholesterol guidelines.

EBM Calculator Palm 56-106 KB

Free resource

"Designed to calculate relevant statistics for diagnostic studies, prospective studies, case control studies, and randomized control trials."

Eponyms v1.85 Palm, PocketPC, Windows Mobile n/a

Free resource

"List of over 1,580 medical eponyms, common and obscure, with descriptions."

MedicalMnemonics.com Palm, WAP Phone Various

Free resource

"A free, non-profit, online searchable database of medical mnemonics to help remember the important details."

Shots 2007 Palm, PocketPC 1-3.6 MB

Free resource

Quick reference guide to the 2007 childhood and adult immunization schedules.

USDA National Nutrient Database Palm n/a

Free resource

Database that calculates calories, carbohydrates, protein and fat, cholesterol, sodium, and vitamins and minerals for foods.

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Clinical Guidelines

Title OS Size Description
AIDSinfo's PDA Tools Palm, PocketPC n/a

Free resource

Collection of HIV/AIDS tools. Includes treatment guidelines, drug databases, and ARV toxicity tool.

CDC STD Treatment Guidelines 2004 Palm Various

Free resource

Download guidelines, guideline files, and tips for viewing the guidelines.

National Guideline Clearinghouse n/a Various

Free resource

Links to all PDA versions of National Guideline Clearinghouse Summaries.

National Heart Lung & Blood Institute: OEI Treatment Guidelines Implementation Tool Palm, PocketPC n/a

Free resource

Generates individualized and evidence-based assessment and treatment recommendations for each patient at the point-of-care for over-weight and obese patients.

TB Treatment Guidelines Palm n/a

Free resource

"A practical point-of-care reference tool."

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PubMed/Abstracting Services

Title OS Size Description
BioMedCentral Palm, PocketPC,
Windows CE
n/a

Free resource

Abstracts and news from BioMed Central journals.

JournalToGo Palm, PocketPC 1-5 MB

Free resource

Peer-reviewed journal abstracts and news articles.

NLM/GW PubMed on Tap Palm, PocketPC 112-148 KB

Free resource

Search PubMed (MEDLINE) using evidence-based filters.

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Discount Codes

The following vendors have provided discount codes for GWUMC students and faculty who may wish to purchase products. Contact the Reference desk to inquire about the codes: (202) 994-2850 or library@gwumc.edu

Title Description
Epocrates 35% discount for students and residents on Epocrates Essentials, Epocrates Rx Pro, Epocrates SxDx, Epocrates Lab, and Epocrates Online Premium.
Lexi-Comp $75 discount on Lex-Comp software, including bundle software.
Skyscape 25% discounts on hundreds of titles including Tabers Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 5-Minute Clinical Consult, and Clinical Companion for Medical-Surgical. NOTE: Bundled specialty constellations, Sky platinum membership, CME Credits, and pocketmedicine.com titles are not included. Call to confirm hardware pricing discounts.
USBMIS 15% discount on all USBMIS PDA products, excluding the Sandford Guide to Antimicrobial therapy.  This includes The Clinician’s Pocket Referrence (aka the Scut Monkey Handbook), The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics, Medical Spanish, Tarascon Pharmacopoeia, First Aid Clinical Clerkship Series, and other specialty texts.

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