Vision Test, If you have a somewhat casual approach to getting your eyes tested on a regular basis then Vision Test is a decent gauge for testing if your peepers are in need of a professional examination. This fantastic app includes a Visual Acuity Test, Astigmatism Test, Duochrome Test, Colour Test and Far Field Vision Test, as well as an optician nder, advice and facts, plus a fun quiz to test your knowledge. It’s all totally free too, so there really is no excuse not to look into downloading it. It could save future health problems and paying out lots of cash in years to come, so it might be worth utilising this almost do-it-youself means of testing your eyes.
Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine, An essential guide for junior doctors, specialist nurses, paramedics and general practitioners, the text is descriptive and provides info on a wealth of topics.
Dosecast, Although free, you do have to make an in-app purchase to unlock its most useful features. If you have a variety of di fferent medications to juggle, you can easily forget which ones you’ve taken. This app enables you to set up alarms to remind you what drug to take and when.
iBP Blood Pressure, Log your regular blood pressure readings and then view them as colour codedgraphs to help analyse di fferent readings and see when your blood pressure is normal or if you are su ffering from hypertension.
Gray’s Anatomy 201, First published in 1858 and considered to be one of the most iconic and signi ficant medical books of all time, Grays Anatomy presents its information in engaging new ways, accompanied by high-resolution images.
Quit Smoking Now with Max Kirsten, Provides a proven program to help smokers kick the habit through a series of motivational sessions, videos and fact cards.
First Aid, This app consists of a series of simple and potentially life-saving techniques that any individual can perform with minimal medical equipment. It is full of good advice and information and is a great app to have on your iPhone, regardless of whether you’ll ever need it or not.
Sleep, This app is a customisable soundboard with 100 relaxing sounds of nature and ambient music aimed to help users relax and fall into a deep slumber. You can specify
di fferent sound levels and even record your own preferred sounds to chill out to if you like.
Medscape, An extensive, palm-based medical resource that is used by physicians, medical students, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Anyone can sign up for a free account and, once installed, you will have access to a vast database of medical news articles and extensive reference sheets.
Baby Pregnancy Track, For a lot of women, being pregnant for the first time brings a lot of anxieties and fear of the unknown. This app guides expectant mothers through the process of carrying a baby through weekly slides that provide images of how the baby is likely to look at that particular stage, how it is developing and what mothers can expect to experience next as their bodies change and prepare for childbirth. Through the app, due dates can also be accurately calculated and it is packed full of useful, practical advice and support to help parents get through every step of life’s great journey. De finitely one of the best all-round pregnancy apps available.
Source : iPhone App Directory Volume 9
