| Cost |
Application |
Size |
Description |
| Document Readers |
| Free |
Adobe Acrobat Reader
More Info |
6.33 mb |
Adobe Acrobat Reader for Palm OS lets you view Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on handheld devices running Palm OS. |
|
$39.95
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Quick Office v.5.6
(15-day trial available)
More Info |
510k |
Includes Quickword, Quicksheet, Quickchart, and Quickoffice Desktop. Integrates with Microsoft Word and Excel to give users ability to create, view and edit Word compatible text documents and Excel spreadsheets on a Palm device. Graph data with Quickchart and sync your Word and Excel documents with Quickoffice Desktop.Quickword only is available for $19.95. |
| $49.95 |
Documents to Go v.5.6
(15-day trial available)
More Info |
900k
plus addl.
space
for docs |
Includes Word To Go - create, view or edit documents; Sheet To Go - view and edit Excel, Lotus 1-2-3 and Quattro Pro files; Slideshow To Go - view presentation files; PDF To Go - view text files (no graphics); and Dataviz Mail - sync your email and view & edit attachments. |
| $17.50 |
iSilo v.3.3
(30-day trial available)
More Info |
306k
plus
256k for
viewing |
Reads Doc and HTML formatted files. Features high text compression, hyperlinks, images, tables and formatted text. Free conversion program (iSiloX) for converting websites and files from your desktop into iSilo format. |
| $29.95 |
InstallBuddy
(30-day trial available)
More Info |
3.25 mb |
Converts Word, Excel, Power Point, Rich Text, Text, PDF and HTML files for viewing on a Palm device using plug- in architecture. Integrates with Windows Explorer and uses Software Valet to download and install Palm files from the Internet. |
| Database Readers [back to the top] |
| $29.99 |
HanDbase v.3.0
(Demo version available)
More Info |
190k |
Full-featured database program with some relational database capabilities. Can view, edit and create databases on handhelds or the desktop. Hundreds of free applets (databases) available on web site. |
| $24.95 |
JFile v.5
(Demo version available)
More Info |
200k |
The original flatfile (not relational) database program. Updated, easy to use interface. Includes encryption, more color, calculated fields and more. |
| $49.95 |
SmartList to Go (formerly think DB v.2.5)
(Demo version available)
More Info |
. |
Powerful relational database program including PC desktop component allows data entry, modification, form designing on both PC and Palm. Featuring plug in architecture, enhanced security, optimized filters, faster sorting and new form designer. |
| Utilities [back to the top] |
| $29.95 |
Backup Buddy v.1.5
More Info |
. |
Award winning program that performs a complete backup of all applications and data files on your Palm device every time you HotSync. Can automatically perform HotSyncs at specified times on a daily basis. |
| $39.95 |
Palm Print
(Demo version available)
More Info |
. |
Print memos, schedules, address book info,to-do lists, e-mails, clipboard and other documents from Palm devices to either infrared-enabled (IrDA) printers (no cable required) or serial printers (using a serial cable). |
| Free |
AvantGo
More Info |
428k
min |
Popular program that gives you access to websites (channels) created or modified to fit the Palm. Content can be updated every time you perform a HotSynch. Choose from hundreds of channels or create your own custom channels. |
| $19.99 |
Sign On
More Info |
74k |
Security utility for handheld computers that uses biometric signature verification to keep the data on your device safe. |
| $16.95 |
TealLock v.4.1
More Info |
36k |
Enhances Palm OS security with features including serial and infrared lockout, data encryption, optional data self-destruct and more. |
| $9.95 |
Only Me v.2.35
(Free trial available)
More Info |
70k |
Security utility that automatically locks your Palm device whenever the device is turned off. |
| $19.95 standard version
$29.95 professional version |
PDA Defence v.2.04
More Info |
|
Higher-level protection for data on PDAs using one of the best encryption standards available. Will delete information if unauthorized attempts made to access your device. |
| Patient Tracking [back to the top] |
| $35.00 |
Patient Keeper v.2.33
(Online demo and 21 day trial available)
More Info |
350k |
Most popular patient tracking application on the Palm OS. Full-featured application with a number of shortcuts for data entry. Quick keys allow for rapid access to patient information. Shortcuts allow for rapid report making as well as drug and test filing. |
| Free |
Patient Tracker v.5.1
More Info |
180k |
Searchable, sortable patient record including labs, medications, test results and automated creation of H&P/SOAP notes. Checkout feature for generating list of patient problems, medications and other information to pass on to other physicians. |
| $29.95 |
WardWatch v.2.5.1 (Student-discounted price $19.95 - 30 day trial available)
More Info |
. |
Patient tracking application designed for use by medical staff and students doing hospital rounds. Record basic patient details and group by various methods. Track status of events and generate to-do lists. Can beam records to other Palm devices or use conduit to export to Excel and other database programs. |
| Free |
PICOmaker
More Info
|
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The University of Alberta Libraries has released PICOmaker, an Evidence Based Medicine tool for formulating well-built clinical questions on your PDA and saving them to research later. The application is free and can be downloaded from http://www.library.ualberta.ca/pdazone/pico/ |
| Drug References [back to the top] |
| Free |
ePocrates Rx v.6.0
More Info |
2.5 mb |
Popular free drug reference program providing regularly updated information on commonly prescribed medications including adult and pediatric dosing, drug interactions, adverse reactions, cost/packaging, regimens and tables. |
| $49.95 |
PDRDrugs by Skyscape
(Demo available)
More Info |
1.7 mb
|
Well-known drug reference. Includes indications and usage, contraindications, warnings, adverse reactions, dosage and administration and how supplies. |
| Medical Calculators [back to the top] |
| Free |
EBM Calculator
More Info |
|
Quickly calculates relevant statistics for diagnostic tests, prospective studies, case control studies, and randomized controlled trials. |
| Free |
Math Lib
More Info |
|
This is background software that you don't use directly but is needed for other programs to work. |
| Free |
MedCalc
(Online demo)
More Info |
. |
Highly rated freeware program for Palms including 68 formulas used in internal medicine, sorted by category. Bibliographic references and clinical-use tips included with most calculations. Available in English, French and Spanish. |
| Free |
MedMath v. 1.2
More Info |
40k |
Another highly rated freeware program designed for rapid calculation of common equations commonly used in adult internal medicine. Information screens provide tips on equation usage and references. Keeps track of last 10 equations used. |
| Free |
MedRules
More Info |
343K |
An award-winning application featuring useful clinical prediction rules taken from the medical literature. |
| $24.95 |
PregCalc Pro
(15 day demo available)
More Info |
.65k |
Excellent obstetrical calculator that makes simple work of dating pregnancies with wide variety of date and measurement calculations. Can store and recall patient data and beam info to other users. |
| Medical References [back to the top] |
| |
InfoRetriever
More Info |
|
InfoRetriever© is a source of evidence-based information for clinicians |
$109.95
12 month subcription
|
PEPID Medical Student Suite
More Info |
4.5 MB
|
All-in-one suite of medical tools for medical students organized by clinical rotation. Adopted by major medical schools for use by faculty and staff. Other products and subscriptions available. |
| Free |
ABX Guide
(requires registration)
More Info |
860k |
Antibiotic Guide from Johns Hopkins Division of Infectious Disease. Search by drop tables for diagnosis, pathogen, antibiotic. |
| $64.95 |
5Minute Clinical Consult
(Online demo. Trial available - registration required)
More Info |
3.8 mb |
Handheld version of the general medicine reference bookthat covers more than 1,000 clinical topics indexed with more than 7,500 terms. |
| $59.95 |
Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics 30th Edition
More Info |
1.5 mb |
Handheld version of the well-known medical reference book that provides the latest drug information along with accurate dosages, evidence- based guidelines, and extensive coverage of inpatient therapuetics. |
| $69.95 |
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 14e Companion
More Info |
2.63 mb |
Pocket version of one of the most authoritative internal medical reference book providing information on pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of disorders. |
| $79.95 |
Merck Manual
More Info |
4.0 mb |
Another well-known medical reference book available in a version for handheld devices covering subjects in internal medicine as well as pediatrics, gynecology, psychiatry, ophthalmology, otolaryngology and other specialties. Requires free Handheldmed book reader. |
| $49.95 |
Harriet Lane
More Info |
2 mb |
Handheld version of The Harriet Lane Handbook, Johns Hopkins Hospital,15th Ed, the gold standard reference for pediatricians. |
| Free |
Clinical Evidence
More Info |
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BMJ's Clinical Evidence Issue 6 available temporarily on a free trial basis as a channel on your handheld device. Concise account of current evidence on the effects of clinical interventions. Requires an AvantGo account. |
| $29.95 |
The Bellevue Guide to Outpatient Medicine
More Info |
27k |
BMJ's Palm version of the book that provides information on over 40 major conditions based on critical appraised evidence and the experiences of physicians treating outpatients in primary care setting. Includes hotlinks to related evidence and references. Requires isilo reader. |
| Free |
ABG Pro v. 2.2
(requires registration)
More Info |
18k |
Freeware program that analyzes arterial blood gases. Indicates whether or not you have a metabolic or respiratory acidosis or alkalosis. Will calculate expected PCO2 and expected HCO3, then indicates if there is a concominant acid-base disorder. |
| Free |
STAT Growth Charts
More Info |
130k |
Calculates growth percentiles based on the June 2000 revision of the CDC Growth Charts. Displays growth percentiles and z-scores and new BMI-for-age scores. Requires MathLib (included in download). |
| Free |
STAT Cardiac Risk
More Info |
. |
Estimates coronary heart disease risk using the Framingham Heart Study Prediction Scores (1998 ed.) Calculates 10-yr. risk of angina or MI with comparison to average and ideal. |
| Medical Dictionaries [back to the top] |
| $49.95 |
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary
More Info |
5.26 mb |
19th edition of the comprehensive health science dictionary with over 56,000 terms, including 2,200 new terms, more tables, and simplified language. Requires Handheldmed Reader. |
| $39.95 |
Dorland's Medical Dictionary
More Info |
6.1 mb |
26th edition of another highly regarded medical dictionary for medical students, allied health and medical professionals. Cross-links to and from clinical and drug references. |
| Free |
Eponyms v.1.42
More Info |
248k |
A list of over 1,165 medical eponyms with descriptions in Doc and JFile formats. JFile has categories for filtering.
Requires Doc reader or JFile database. |
