LibGuides: Mobile Apps: Getting Started

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UpToDate, DynaMed, VisualDx, Lexicomp, & Johns Hopkins ABX Guide

UpToDate [Duke app]
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A clinical decision support resource combining the evidence with expert opinion and designed to be useful at the point-of-care. Use alongside DynaMed.

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1. Click on the UpToDate link on this guide.
2. In UpToDate, create a personal account using the Register link (upper right hand corner).
3. Download the app in App Store / Play.
4. Log in to the app with the username/password you just created.
Note: you may need to let any existing UpToDate subscription lapse prior to creating a new account.
DynaMed [Duke app]
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Database of clinical topic summaries, with grading the quality of evidence cited, designed primarily for point-of-care use. Use alongside UpToDate. All content can be downloaded to your device for low connectivity areas.

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1. Click the DynaMed link on this guide.
2. In DynaMed, click on the “Sign In” link, in the upper right hand corner.
3. Then, click “Register Now” to create your account.
4. Download the app from App Store / Play.
5. Log in to the app with the username/password you just created.
Lexicomp [Duke app]
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A drug reference on mobile apps are unique in the industry for being as extensive as our online drug reference offerings. No content is abridged.

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1. Click the Lexicomp link on this guide.
2. Click the Mobile Access Codes button; you will be prompted to select your device type and to indicate if you are a new or existing customer.
3. On the ensuing screen, follow the step by step instructions carefully. Be sure to make note of the red authorization code (copy it).
4. Download the app from the App Store / Play.
5. Log in with the username/password and password you just created.
6. Download the specific Lexicomp databases you need.
Note: the authorization code changes annually in late August. As such, we recommend waiting until September 1st if this is your first time using the app. You will have to repeat these steps each August to obtain the new authorization codes.
VisualDX [Duke app]
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This tool provides visual variations of diseases to increase diagnostic accuracy. It contains thousands of images, including variations in skin color. Search by disease across gen med, infectious disease, dermatology, STDs, travel medicine, & more.

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1. Click the VisualDx link below.
2. In VisualDx, scroll past the tiles and click on "Create a Personal Account."
3. Download the app from App Store / Play.
4. Log in to the app with the username/password you just created.
Lippincott Procedures [Duke app]
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Step-by-step procedures in nursing, respiratory therapy & physical therapy including: equipment, preparation, implementation, special considerations, patient teaching, documentation, & images.

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Once you download the app, click the 'IP Authenticate' (while on campus) option to log in. Click the 'Remember me' option for off-campus usage.
Lippincott Advisor [Duke app]
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Evidence-based content for nurses providing access to online references at the point of care including: clinical dx & tx, care planning, quality/safety Initiatives, and patient handouts.

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Once you download the app, click the 'IP Authenticate' (while on campus) option to log in. Click the 'Keep me logged in' button to 'On' option for off-campus usage.
AccessMedicine [Duke app]
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Contains the latest electronic editions of over 95 core biomedical and health sciences textbooks, including Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Hurst's The Heart, Williams Obstetrics, and the CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment series.

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ClinicalKey [Duke App]
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Online search tool for e-books, journals, Procedures Consult, First Consult, surgical Vitals and other clinical information.

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Go to clinicalkey.com from the Duke network and click Register in the top right corner to create your username/password, which you'll use to log into the app.

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Johns Hopkins ABX Guide [Duke app]
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Antibiotic information organized by diagnosis, drugs, pathogens, management & vaccines. Includes dx criteria, tx regimens and algorithms, drug interactions, & more.

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1. Click on the Johns Hopkins ABX Guide link on this guide.
2. Click Mobile in the black toolbar.
3. Click Log In.
4. Next, click Register for an Account.
5. Download the UCentral app from the App Store / Play (the ABX guide is hosted on the UCentral platform; do not download the Johns Hopkins ABX guide).
6. Log in to the UCentral app with the with the username/password you just created.
Micromedex [Duke app]
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Contains 4500+ drug monographs, toxicology, and disease information.

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Note: you must be on the Duke wifi or on the VPN to set up the account.

1. While on the VPN or Duke wifi, click on the Micromedex link on this guide.
2. In Micromedex, click the Download Mobile Apps button, located in the bottom right hand corner for the instructions and the code.
3. Download the app from the App Store / Play.
4. Open the app and enter the code.
Duke Custom ID [Duke mobile web]
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Customizable information about the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases at Duke. On campus access only.
ePocrates [Free & Paid versions]
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Includes 1000s of prescription medicines & 100s of OTC products, formularies, pill ID, drug interactions, & calculators.
MedOne by Thieme
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MedOne app provides Thieme’s content across multiple specialties including neurosurgery, radiology, plastic surgery and medical education.
CINAHL Complete [Duke app]
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Provides content coverage including 50+ nursing specialties, speech & language pathology, nutrition, general medicine, & more.

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Click the "iPhone and Androids" link at the bottom of the page. Enter your email address to send yourself the instructions, key and a link to download the app.
MedlinePlus [Free mobile web]
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Consumer health information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues.

Diagnosaurus DDx [Free app]
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Search over 1,000 diagnoses by organ system, symptom, or disease. Use the “See related DDx” feature to consider alternative diagnoses.
Mobile DDx [Purchase app]
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Explore topics by organ system, symptoms or diseases, or across all. Select Dx from list to see differential diagnoses (1,000+ medicine & surgery DDx included)
VisualDX
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This tool provides visual variations of diseases to increase diagnostic accuracy. It contains thousands of images, including variations in skin color. Search by disease across gen med, infectious disease, dermatology, STDs, travel medicine, & more.

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1. Click the VisualDx link below.
2. In VisualDx, scroll past the tiles and click on "Create a Personal Account."
3. Download the app from App Store / Play.
4. Log in to the app with the username/password you just created.

USPSTF Prevention TaskForce [Free app]
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Helps primary care clinicians identify screening, counseling, and preventive medication services. Based on the recommendations of the USPSTF.
ASCVD Risk Estimator [Free app]
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Estimate 10-year and lifetime risks for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) using the Pooled Cohort Equations and lifetime risk prediction tool

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Published jointly by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA)
Calculate by QxMD [Free app]
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Focused on highlighting tools with meaningful clinical impact and serve to influence diagnosis, treatment or determining prognosis.
Cardio Calc [Free app]
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Tool for managing CVD or hyperlipidemia patients. Interpret echocardiogropathy and invasive hemodynamics, determine CV risk & lipid treatment.
CASP [Free app]
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CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) provides a way to critically appraise the medical literature. It provides a Glossary and NNT and Post-Test Probability calculators. Save & share appraisals in PDF.
Guideline Central [Free app]
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2600+ guidelines included, many of them freely available some premium guidelines require a subscription.
MDCalc Medical Calculator [Free app]
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Find relevant, up-to-date and widely-used clinical calculators that support evidence-based patient care. Registration is required for full, unlimited access.
CDC Vaccine Schedules [Free app]
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Provides immunization schedule and recommendations from birth to age 18 and the adult schedule, listing recommended vaccines by age group/medical condition

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Using Haiku or Canto apps to access Maestro Care, you must have Duke Health MDM and Tunnel App on your device.

Follow this link to get more detailed instructions and support from DHTS: https://mobile.dhts.duke.edu/

Duke Health Mobile Device Manager
This app gives Duke Health the ability to enforce basic security controls, such as encryption and the use of passcodes, the ability to push apps, and ensure data isn't compromised.
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DukeHealth Service Now
Find support on a variety of topics such as usingOffice 365, email, Box, OneDrive, wireless access, and more.
Duke Discount
Get employee discounts on mobile service.
Skyscape
In collaboration with the Library, Skyscape offers a 15% discount on your purchase of mobile medical resources.
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Duke Health Mobile Device Manager
This app gives Duke Health the ability to enforce basic security controls, such as encryption and the use of passcodes, the ability to push apps, and ensure data isn't compromised.
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