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August 29, 2011
Need CME? There's An App For That!

ACCP has just launched an additional version of the ACCP-SEEK app, now with CME! Read on to find out more, and see a video demo.

June 24, 2011
CHEST Journal and ACCP-SEEK iPhone and iPad Apps Get Rave Reviews

The ACCP has been working to deliver different types of content to you on your iOS mobile device. A leading independent app review site just gave some very positive reviews of two of our mobile apps, and we're working to provide you with more medical education content for your mobile device. Read on for more details!

April 12, 2011
TED video: The Future of Wireless Medicine

TED.com frequently has great video lectures on medicine and technology. See Eric Topol's talk about the future convergence of technology and medicine, especially how wireless is changing the game, and Anthony Atala's talk on how we might be able to someday print a transplantable kidney.

March 01, 2011
NYTimes Video: The iPhone for Advanced Beginners

Got an iPhone but still haven't mastered some of the little things like finding your most recently used apps, or organizing apps into folders? This NY Times video will show you how, with easy to remember mnemonics.

December 27, 2010
Visual Search Technology App Facilitates Translation

Visual search technology just gets a legit app that does real-time translation. Word Lens allows you to hold your camera up over text and automatically translates it. Read on to find out more, and check out this cool demonstration video.

December 22, 2010
CHEST journal launches free iPhone/iPad app; home page gets facelift

CHEST journal just launched a free full-text, full-featured app for the iPhone and iPad. And we just added some features to the CHEST journal home page. Read on for more info!

October 05, 2010
Google Goggles Comes to the iPhone: Another Visual Search Technology Advance

A few blogs ago, I featured some augmented reality apps, and mentioned Google Goggles. Well, Google Goggles is now available for the iPhone and you can see a nice video of how it works.

September 13, 2010
It Must Be True: I Read It On the Internet!

A new article says a new stethoscope app is replacing the old stethoscope worldwide, and saving lives. Or is it? In today's installment of "It Ain't Rocket Surgery", we caution you to not believe everything you hear, or read, on the Internet.

August 12, 2010
Augmented Reality: The Next Frontier for Medicine? Or Just a Way to Find a Good Pizza Joint?

Augmented reality (AR) smartphone apps are gaining use and popularity. They're great for finding an excellent nearby pizza joint, competitive prices for products, real estate listing, and getting around an unfamiliar city or part of town. Will medicine be the next augmented reality frontier? Check out some of these videos showing how AR works.

August 09, 2010
Move Over Skynet, iPad is Taking Over

Although it's only been on the market, the iPad is being adopted an an amazing pace. And one of its most rapid adoption communities are physicians and healthcare professionals. How will the iPad change medicine?

June 01, 2010
What Smartphone is Right for Physicians?

There are many smartphones on the market and each has its pros and cons. Read on for some info on how to choose the one that's right for you.

May 12, 2010
Social Media Revolution 2: The Sequel

My first blog post back in December of 2009 was the original Social Media Revolution video by Erik Qualman. Now it's updated to reflect some additional stats, and is just as eye opening as the first version.

April 19, 2010
Web 2.0 Services for Medicine: A Comprehensive List

Digital strategist Heidi Allen points out a great Canadian wiki that keeps an up-to-date list of all sorts of online resources for physicians. Bookmark this site, you'll refer to it often!

April 18, 2010
Nature Video: Medical Apps

Nature Video Channel just released its own Top 10 Medical Apps video, providing an entertaining look at a few apps you might (or might not) want to check out.

March 01, 2010
Top 10 Medical Apps That Are Actually Useful for Physicians and Med Students

I love Top 10 lists. They're short and to the point. Here's a couple that I hope you'll find useful in sorting through all the junk.

February 23, 2010
ACCP-SEEK App for iPhone/iPod Touch Updated With Pulmonary and Critical Care Content

Have you been waiting for the ACCP-SEEK app to include pulmonary and critical care questions? Well, the new version is now available in iTunes and contains 400 more questions!

February 05, 2010
Intimidated by App Store? No Problem!

Never used an app or downloaded one before? No problem. Today we talk about how to download apps from the Apple App Store to your iPhone or iPod Touch. Read on for the how-to's.

February 03, 2010
Apple vs Google: Battle of the Tech Titans

The technorati debate on Apple iDevices vs Google Android devices has been going on for months. With the announcement of the iPad, it's geared up considerably. Today I dish up some food for thought, with the caveat that much of it was written before the iPad announcement, and right now we don't know if there will be any tweaks before its launch (or what's in store for iPad 2.0). For those of you who love a good tech device debate, dig out your popcorn!

January 28, 2010
iPad Mania!

Apple finally announces the much-anticipated iPad is official. What are the implications for health-care professionals? Will this device make a difference in clinical settings?