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Remote Laboratory Management: Respiratory Virus Diagnostics

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Published on: April 6, 2019

Infectious diseases resources for the iPhone.

Richard L Oehler¹, Kevin Smith, John F Toney

¹Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA. richard.oehler@va.gov

Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

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Smartphones like the iPhone provide clinicians with instant access to vast medical information and resources. This technology revolutionizes healthcare by offering diverse infectious disease applications for mobile devices.

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Area of Science:

Medical Informatics
Infectious Diseases
Mobile Health Technology

Background:

Modern technology has significantly enhanced clinicians' access to information resources.
Smartphones integrate multiple functions, serving as compact handheld instruments for communication and data access.
Apple's iPhone and iPod touch are leading platforms for medical professionals, offering extensive applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of infectious disease-related resources available for iPhone and iPod touch users.
To highlight the utility of mobile devices in accessing critical medical information on the go.

Main Methods:

Review and compilation of infectious disease-oriented applications and resources compatible with iPhone/iPod touch.
Analysis of the integration of mobile technology into clinical practice for accessing medical data.

Main Results:

Identification of a diverse range of infectious disease resources accessible via iPhone/iPod touch.
Demonstration of the smartphone's capability to consolidate personal information, medical references, and clinical data.

Conclusions:

Smartphones, particularly the iPhone/iPod touch, serve as powerful tools for clinicians.
These devices offer valuable mobile access to a wide array of infectious disease information and applications, enhancing clinical practice.