VITALS: The Latest News And Events


Medical training via simulation apps

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In a recent post on the iMedicalApps blog, Dr. Satish Mira discusses the iPhone app Virtual Cath Lab. As of today there are 2 versions available, one for free and the other for $2.99. This app is “a c-arm simulator and anatomical viewer designed to teach all medical staff and students hand-to-eye co-ordination skills and […]

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EndNote – Removing the PII from DOI Field

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For all you EndNote users who have wanted or needed to remove the PII (publisher item identifier) from the DOI (digital object identifier) field in the EndNote record — there is now a fix that allows for automatic removal. EndNote provides two different files that can be added to the EndNote program folder. To do […]

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Mobile app for parents: KidsDoc

As recently reviewed on the iMedicalApps blog, the American Academy of Pediatrics has released KidsDoc for the iPhone, a medical advice resource based on the clinical protocols used for the last 16 years by pediatricians and nurses. It features a simple, 3-step navigation system, and includes an alphabetical index, a body area index, and a […]

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Good review of mobile apps for PubMed

The blog iMedicalApps took on the challenge of evaluating the various mobile applications for searching PubMed in detail, which took a whopping seven pages for the final report. The blog’s editors conclude: Of the reviewed apps, only two are worth considering, namely Pubmed Clip and Pubmed on Tap. Of these, Pubmed on Tap is the […]

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Event and resources for trainers

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Is training an important part of your job? Is your department looking for ways to increase training effectiveness? The U Training Consortium (UTC) invites you to join us for an informal open house and “lightning round” forum (5-minute presentations on practical topics). Meet the campus training professionals who make up the UTC, find out what […]

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Web 2.0: Make a note of it with Evernote

Prior to a visit to your physician (primary care doctor, dentist, or a specialist), have you seen, read or heard a medical claim that you wanted to ask about? Or have you experienced symptoms that you are unsure may or may not be related to the reason for the visit? What about prescription medications or […]

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For new Mac owners/users

Got a new Mac but you feel like it takes too long to find things? Have you inadvertently hit a key combination and now see something unexpected, or don’t see something you need? Want to mark-up a document but don’t have Adobe Acrobat? Need to adjust colors on just a few image but can’t afford […]

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