iPhone Can Detect Ear Infection

Researchers have developed an iPhone accessory they call the Remotoscope to turn an iPhone into an otoscope -- that thing doctors usually put into your ear to peer inside.

The Remotoscope puts a scope over the lens and flash on an iPhone making it easy to take pictures of a child's ear canal, while an app magnifies the image and sends it to a pediatrician. The idea is that parents could take images daily so that the pediatrician could monitor the infection, hopefully reducing the need to prescribe antibiotics.

Remotoscope is undergoing clinical trials at this time, with the university researchers hoping to publish their results by year-end. Unfortunately for parents everywhere, there's no hint at when the handy accessory may hit the market.

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X Out – Acne Meds Go High Tech

Oh the joys of adolescent acne, with few very lucky exceptions, who among us didn’t suffer with at least a few dreaded teenage pimples? I remember making a much bigger deal out of the occasional zit than it actually was, and I guess that’s what being young is all about. Who knew when you got to be an adult you’d have a whole lot more to worry about.

Nonetheless, the makers of Proactiv, arguably one of the most recognized, televised and utilized acne meds of our time has developed an new medication aimed specifically at teens. X Out, which incorporates a nifty high tech idea in order to help teens recognize the recommended two minute wash time for the best acne blasting results. Each bottle of X Out Wash-In Treatment has a QR code can be scanned with a Smartphone that will automatically direct you to the X Out Daily Distraction, which is a new two-minute video that will change everyday. So whether it’s magic tricks, fashion tips, sports tricks or comedy, X Out provides you with just the right amount of entertainment for your 2 minute wash time and will then (hopefully) also provide you with super clean, blemish free skin.

X Out exfoliates with tiny scrubbing beads and contains 8.5% benzoyl peroxide, it is dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic and is paraben and sulfate-free, so it’s suitable for all skin types and you can use the same face wash as a mask or a spot treatment. Hey! that’s different.

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So, IPHONE has become an absolute necessity for a Medical Student

After reading many articles and interviewing a large group of medical students, it has come to my attention that not having an iPhone for medical school purposes puts you at an academic disadvantage. This article will discuss the medical school necessary applications that are giving students a competitive edge both in the classroom and in the medical wards.

After a prolonged discussion with about 15 students, it is clear that having an iPhone makes you a better student in more ways than one. The competitive advantage ranges from having answers ready for the next "pimp" question an attending physician may have to knowing the proper drug dosage and mechanism of action when prompted in the field. The medical applications that are being used by medical students are vast; however, the most popular applications are as follows:

1. Epocrates - this application allows a student to look up detailed information regarding drugs, ranging from pharmacology to pill picture and cost. The application comes free to medical students with an introductory price of $149 a year as a physician. The application also has a relevent news section that keeps the student up to date about the most recent study breakthroughs and also has a limited amount of information about common disease processes

2. MedCalc - This application is a computerized medical conversion table with charts including everything from a pregnancy wheel to a pharmacy converter. Most students noted that this application had pertinent charts for each clinical rotation and came in handy when BMI and pharmacologic conversions were needed on the spot. While the application may not boast great graphic appeal, the ease of use makes it a big hit.

3. Netter's Anatomy Flashcards - While these flashcards come with a hefty price tag of $39.99, most students say these are a must have for learning first year anatomy and brushing back up during their surgical rotation. These flashcards break the human body into anatomical subunits and focus on the intricacies of each section. Students state that the index, search and quiz features make these electronic cards more efficient than lugging around the paper cards. The ability to use these cards on the go are another great convenience factor for iPhone users.

While the medical applications available on the iPhone are nearly never ending, the medical students questioned all resonated the above applications as a must have for the competitive edge over fellow students.

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