First step to health literacy: ask questions
As noted in a previous post, health literacy includes everything from the ability to get care in our complex healthcare system down to being able to understand the instructions on […]
Read MoreAn app for tracking blood glucose levels?
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According to the Technology Review website published by MIT, using a nanosensor “tattoo” and a modified iPhone, cyclists could closely monitor sodium levels to prevent dehydration, and anemic patients could […]
Read MoreSearching on Twitter: health literacy
A sampling of the content found by searching Twitter topic “#healthliteracy”.
Read MoreReport on iPad usability
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According to the blog ReadWriteWeb, web usability expert Jakob Nielsen has published a report about how people are using iPads. This is a follow-up report to his first usability study […]
Read MoreWho’s paying for my “free” medical app?
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Developing a mobile application (“app” for short) for any use requires time, programming skills, and, if you want to sell your app, a potential audience. Creating medical mobile apps also […]
Read MoreSpotlight on toxicology
Each month the National Network of Libraries of Medicine offers a one-hour online class on a different resource from the National Library of Medicine. Tomorrow’s “Spotlight!” session will be on […]
Read MoreFor parents: there’s an app for that!
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Kid Normal References mobile app helps parents know where their child is in terms of height, weight, growth, etc.
Read MoreConstruction notice for South Medical Drive
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Medical Drive South will be closed on the following days for equipment maintenance: Thursday, June 9, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday, June 10, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, […]
Read MoreDosecast: mobile app for tracking medications
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Mobile medical app Dosecast can help patients track their medications better, which may help cut healthcare costs in the long run.
Read MoreLibrary Catalog upgrade, May 26 – June 2
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Due to upgrading software, the Library Catalog (USEARCH) may be temporarily unavailable May 26 – June 2, 2011. As an alternative, use WorldCat to find items in libraries near you. […]
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