Health Sciences Mobile Devices Resources

Resources for mobile devices in health sciences.

For Patients

MEDLINEPlus: For reliable, free information about diseases, conditions, & wellness issues in language your patients can understand. MedlinePlus en Espanol is available here.

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AsthmaMD: Makes it easy for patients or parents to keep a diary of Peak Flow Measurements, take appropriate action as prescribed by their physician, and send information to their healthcare provider.

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Doctor Mole: DoctorMole uses augmented reality technology to scan your moles in real time and give you instant risk feedback on Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter and Risk (ABCDE)

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GI Monitor: Allows patients with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis to easily & accurately log symptoms & provide this data to their doctors.

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Health IQ: Gamifies health issues so that people can understand them better. From the CDC.

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Quit Guide: Helps you prepare to quit smoking & describes challenges you can expect when you do.

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QuitSTART: Helps track your cravings & moods, monitor your progress toward milestones, identify smoking triggers, & upload personalized “pick me ups” & reminders to help you successfully become & stay smoke-free.

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U-MSkinCheck: For skin cancer self exam & surveillance; allows users to complete & store a full body photographic library, track detected moles/lesions, access informational videos & literature, & fill out a melanoma risk calculator.

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Vaccines on the Go: What You Should Know: Provides information for parents about the science, safety & importance of vaccines. From the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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WebPOISONControl: Designed by a group of poison control centers to help patients & their families determine what to do.

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Mental Health Apps

IntelliCare Apps: From Northwestern University. A suite of apps that work together to target common causes of depression & anxiety, such as sleep problems, social isolation, lack of activity, & obsessive thinking.

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PTSD Coach: From the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Provides users with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment, & tools to help manage the stresses of daily life.

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Breathe2Relax: From the National Center for Telehealth & Technology.

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T2 Mood Tracker: From the National Center for Telehealth & Technology.

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2025 2:27 PM

Subjects: Health Sciences