PDA Toolkit - Web Resources

Public Resources on PDA

AHRQ's PDA Web Page - "Health care resources and tools for handheld devices with interactive Web and text versions of products."

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (Gail Model) - "An interactive tool designed by scientists at the National Cancer Institute and National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) to estimate a woman’s risk of developing invasive breast cancer." Click on "Mobile Access" on the left for web-based and downloadable versions for the PDA.

MD on Tap - Download software for searching MEDLINE from Palm Powered or Pocket PC devices.

NCBI Bookshelf - Download and install books for Mobipocket Universal Reader.

PubMed for Handhelds - A website for searching MEDLINE® with the web browser of any mobile device.

WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) - WISER is a system designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents. WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice.

More on the Web

Epocrates Rx - Free drug and formulary reference available for several handheld platforms.

Health Sciences Resources for your PDA - Anicely arranged website from the University of Alberta, containing evaluated, high-quality product and resource links.

PDA Resource Listing (Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, George Washington Univ.) - Provides a nice collection of links, including links to medical institutional and organizational resources.

pdaMD.com - "Comprehensive collection of software, handheld devices and accessories for mobile healthcare professionals". Lots of news, information, and products available here.

Pediatrics On Hand - Useful, current content is featured on this page including background, favorites, and product information. Compiled by David C. Stockwell, M.D.