LibGuides: WHSL Oral Health: Mobile

Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary

The Merriam Webster medical dictionary is now available on your mobile device. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has made this available via MedlinePlus Mobile. Point the browser on your mobile device to http://m.medlineplus.gov and click on the dictionary link to look up a word.

Sciverse (Scopus & ScienceDirect) for iPhones

SciVerse Mobile Applications are apps to help you research where you are and where you need to be. These mobile apps help you gain access to the latest abstracts, articles and books from SciVerse Scopus and SciVerse ScienceDirect. You can access exactly the same journals from your iPhone. The screen is smaller but the familiar content is all there. With SciVerse ScienceDirect iPhone app, you can look up and read a paper, share the PDF, or just explore what's out there at anytime.

First you need to register:

To register in the SciVerse ScienceDirect iPhone app you will need to provide your username and password as registered at sciencedirect.com. To access the full spectrum of content, you will need to register online within your library's network, at www.sciencedirect.com/science/newregistration

Once you have supplied this information, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. You must click on the link provided in this e-mail to activate your access to SciVerse ScienceDirect iPhone app. You will only need to confirm your email once.

To validate your e-mail address:

An email will be sent to the e-mail address you provided containing a link. You must click on the link to validate your access to SciVerse ScienceDirect iPhone app.
It is recommended that you validate your e-mail address from the iPhone as it will launch the app automatically.
Until you validate your e-mail address, you may not be able to access full content.
If you have forgotten to validate your e-mail address, the next time you launch the app from a non WiFi IP range, you will be reminded to do so.

You need to download the relevant app.

ScienceDirect app can be downloaded at http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/sciverse-sciencedirect/id383622545?mt=8

Scopus app can be downloaded at http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/sciverse-scopus-alerts-institutional/id365300810?mt=8

Medical Apps

Here are a few suggestions for apps you might find useful. The links will direct you to where you can download the app. You will need to download these onto your mobile device

Anatomy Atlas - animated
Useful learning tool
Best Practice app
Login with your My Best Practice login You create this on the Best Practice site using a Wits-networked device.
PLEASE NOTE: Remote access rights are granted for the remaining duration of the institutional subscription, or for six months (whichever period is shorter). To renew your access, login to My Best Practice.
Calorie Counter by FatSecret
Powerful tool for counselling patients on diet and exercise
ClinicalKey
ClinicalKey is a clinical search engine from Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. When every second counts, ClinicalKey knows what clinicians need: fast answers built on trusted evidence.
Cochrane Library
The Cochrane Library is a collection of six databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making.
Dropbox
Store and share files online with your mobile device
Drugs.com
medication guide. . Set up your own medicine records, look for details about drugs, but remember it is a US app.
EBSCOHost: CINAHL
Android and iOS smartphones and tablets are auto-detected and automatically directed to the mobile EBSCOhost website, but this is not available for iPads
Epocrates (Android)
Essential drug information for health care professionals
Guideline Central
iMedicalapps
Online publication for medical professionals, patients, and analysts interested in mobile medical technology and health care apps.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
For iPad
Medicalc
Medscape
This is the most popular app used in US for clinical information, and it is free.
Merriam Webster Dictionary
PsychiatryOnline
You will be automatically redirected to m.psychiatryonline.com when visiting the main PsychiatryOnline.com site from a wireless-enabled mobile device.
First create a “My PsychiatryOnline” account at PsychiatryOnline from a Wits desktop. Click the “My PsychiatryOnline” link from the homepage, and follow the instructions for creating an account. Your “My PsychiatryOnline” username and password will then give you access to the mobile site.When you want to use PsychiatryOnline on your Mobile go to m.psychiatryonline.com.
PubMed for handhelds
Search PubMed with screens designed for mobile devices.Works on all Handheld devices
PubMed Mobile
This is one of many PubMed apps. It does not have the full PudMed functionality, but works for quick searches.
Radiology Quiz
Test your radiology knowledge
Research highlights app
ScienceDirect download
For iPad
Skyscape Medical Resources
Speed Anatomy
This is a quiz, and learning tool. Check your knowlegde of anatomy
STAT!Ref for android
STAT!Ref Mobile App allows you to access your institution’s STAT!Ref subscription from your Android™ device. It includes e-books and ACP Smart Medicine. This has been bought by the library, so you need to register on a Wits PC on the STAT!Ref database before you can use this.
Thieme mobile
For all the Thieme e-books. First download ipublish central reader
TRIP database
TRIP (originally Turning Research Into Practice) has long been established as the premier free search engine for evidence-based practice. The App is easy to use, and you can log in to your personal TRIP account (or set one up if you have not already done so). Currently (February 2019) only available for Apple devices.
UpToDate
UpToDate, the evidence-based clinical decision support resource from Wolters Kluwer, is trusted at the point of care by clinicians worldwide.

Wits Mobile Catalogue

http://m.innopac.wits.ac.za

Wits Library Catalogue
Full catalogue functionality on your mobile device.

Wireless and Mobile at Wits University

The Witwatersrand Health Sciences Library is fully covered for WiFi access, and there are power points at each work station, where you can charge your tablet or cell phone. There is also WiFi coverage in the medicinal garden outside.

For details on how to set up your access, please download one of the booklets produced by WIts Information and Communications Technology ( WITS ICT). There is a booklet for staff, and one for students, with links below.

Please note that the librarians are not qualified to set up, or trouble shoot WiFi access for you. If you cannot resolve a problem yourself

- you can take your tablet to the WITS ICT at the WITS ICT Offices on 3rd floor of Medical School or at WITS ICT Solomon Mahlangu House, Braamfontein.

- phone ITS ICT help line (011717 1717/2495/2785) or

- log a call online itstudenthelp@wits.ac.za

DO IT YOURSELF LINKS

*Reset your password at any time: https://passwordreset.wits.ac.za/default.aspx (Staff need to first register at https://passwordregistration.wits.ac.za )

*Register your new or existing mobile device at: https://mobileselfservice.wits.ac.za

*Log your own call on our portal: https://witshelp-ism.saasiteu.com

Guide on how to register your mobile device for wireless connectivity (1)
This guide will provide you with a step by step instruction on how to set up wifi access for your device.
Guide on how to register your mobile device (2)
This guide will provide you with a step by step instruction on how to set up wifi access for your device.

WITS ICT HelpDesk
Log a call online here if you have a problem setting up. You will need your Wits ID number and password to open the page
WITS ICT IT Downloads and Resources
Resources that allow you to work remotely, including policy, downloads and step by step instructions.

Social Media Use

Here is some practical and ethical guidance for doctors and medical students.