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Reading articles on the Ipad

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:47:00 +0800

Trying to go paperless on reading articles.

ETG Eherapeutic Guidelines

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:59:00 +0800

I find that ETG very useful for quickly looking up reliable information and treatment. Concise' authoritative and fast.

Insanely good

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Fri, 7 Oct 2011 10:43:00 +0800

It was a bit of a shock to hear of Mr Jobs passing. Expected but so sudden and only a day after the iphone 4s was revealed. I haven't met anyone who has survived pancreatic cancer for so long but he fought it to the end. Each iphone, ipod,ipad and mac is a tribute to this remarkable man's vision. The world will never be the same.

New Tools for the GP

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:51:00 +0800

I am finding the ipad to be a useful tool in patient education. Also in doctor education because it it's easy to look up information and drug doses.

Fingertip Pulse Oximeter

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Tue, 6 Sep 2011 12:46:00 +0800

More gadgets for doctors. Portable pulse oximeters are relatively cheap and easy to use.

No touch thermometer

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Thu, 1 Sep 2011 07:44:00 +0800

I have been using this no touch IR thermometer. Useful in a gp setting as you don't have to change probe covers. Tympanic temperature is probably more accurate but it is a good screening method for normal cough and colds.

Iphone 4 to Android : Week 2

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:19:00 +0800

Ok I think I've figured out most of the problems and got over my frustrations with my Galaxy S2. I've been switching between my Iphone 4 and Galaxy S2. Both are great. Now that I've figured out how to organise and customise my Galaxy S2, it's easier to use. I must say that the phone function and call quality on the Galaxy S2 seems better than the Iphone 4. However it still is a battery sucker and is not as easy to use. Generally for personalisation the android Os is better. But for usability and app eco system, the Iphone- Ipad combination still gives a better experience. We will see how we go.

ETG THERAPEUTIC GUIDELINES

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:18:00 +0800

I love using the ETG as it gives clear guidelines and treatment which is easy to look up. It is an evidence based concensus guideline. It is also available in isilo on the iphone. It is not free but worth the subscription.

Diagnostic tattoo patches

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:14:00 +0800

Interesting developments with stick on diagnostic patches. Hopefully wireless that could be used to monitor patients vitals and maybe blood sugars? Hopefully we will have hyposprays and tricorders coming soon. Probably in the next ten years we will have a ultrasound and oxymeter in our pocket to add to our wireless stethoscope.
Credit : cnet

Android to iphone : Day 3

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:41:00 +0800

Where are the games?
I mean the good games like NOVA, Spiderman, street fighter etc? Whats the use of a dual core processor if all it is going to play is a puzzle or board game or a driving game? Also their medical apps are lacking too.
I admit there are some good free games available like Angry Birds but where is Plants.Vs Zombies? Noom is a great app, and the Blogger apps and general ease of downloading youtube videos and files are ok. However the overall quality of apps is a disappointment and confusing as some apps are not compatible with all android phones. Prices of the apps seem to range from free to very expensive compared to those in the apple appstore.

Battery life has been bad. I know I have to give it time to achieve it's maximum efficiency but I never had to give my iphone that much time. To acheive a passable battery life with moderate use I had to disable all animations all eye candy, background syncing, bluetooth, screen brightness, change the background to a dark background. I had 2 batteries but I had to use them both up to get me through the day. It reminds me very much of my pocket pc days. Great file system, multimedia, poor battery life.
Camera wise I don't think the galaxy 2s is much better than the iphone 4 especially in low light conditions. Not that many camera apps either.

I will keep using it for a week but at the moment I am considering going back to my iphone 4. I wanted very much to love my Galaxy 2s after looking at the great reviews. However the actual user experience has been a disappointment.

HP Touchpad and Blackberry Playbook

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:34:00 +0800

I was checking out the new tablets. Sadly to say that the ipad is still king of the hill. Not so much because of hardware but more of the eco system and apps.
Even with using android I miss the intuitive functions of the iphone although hardware wise the androids trump the iphone.

Apple Remote

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:11:00 +0800

Just bought a apple remote for my mac mini. Costs Aud$20 at Dick Smith.

Screen Captures in the Samsung Galaxy 2s

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:43:00 +0800

Screen captures were driving me crazy on the android phone.
I finally figured it out on my Galaxy 2S without rooting it.

1. PRESS THE HOME BUTTON FIRST
2. IMMEDIATELY PRESS THE POWER BUTTON WHILE HOLDING THE HOME BUTTON
3. HOLD BOTH BUTTONS FOR 1 SECOND THEN RELEASE THE POWER BUTTON ONLY

A small message saying screen capture will appear. The image will be saved in the gallery.
Hope this works for you. It took me a few tries to do it consistently. You can also try pressing both buttons at the same time.

THE TRICK IS TO RELEASE THE POWER BUTTON FIRST TO TAKE THE SCREEN CAPTURE

Iphone to Android Day 2

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:38:00 +0800

I notice that the battery life isnt as good as my iphone with heavy use. Wifi internet hotspot, email, widgets. It only lasts half a day which is annoying. I will give it some time for the batteries to settle in.
The screen is good of course but seems harsher on the eyes. Contrast is better but the resolution and pictures look more realistic on three iphone 4.

My Iphone to Android experience: Day 1

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Mon, 8 Aug 2011 05:20:00 +0800

I finally caved and decided to try out the Samsung Galaxy 2s. I guess I could call myself an android virgin struggling with swype and those little squiggles you have to use when making double letters.
I must admit I am feeling uncomfortable with it at the moment. Almost having a Palm to Pocket PC moment.
My main reasons for trying Android although I am ballot with my iphone 4 was just to try something new. Secondly was the compelling hardware of the Samsung Galaxy S2 with it's huge 4.3 inch super amoled screen. Thirdly it's my birthday and I love kung fu...er oops techy stuff. So I will be posting my Android experience in my blog.

Leng Chee Kang Dessert

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Thu, 4 Aug 2011 22:28:00 +0800

I am at Trengganu road having dessert. A hot gingko nut, Longan, lotus seed in a sweet rock sugar soup. You can also have it as a refreshing cold dessert.

Location:Jalan Trengganu,George Town,Malaysia

Fried Bee Hoon with Salted Fish

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Thu, 4 Aug 2011 08:26:00 +0800

Ah breakfast. I think I will give the all bran a break and have a freshly stir fried vermicelli with bits of kiam hu ( salted fish ). I like to eat it in this coffee shop next to the Pulau Tikus wet market.

Location:Lengkok York,George Town,Malaysia

Skype for IPad finally out!

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Tue, 2 Aug 2011 22:20:00 +0800

I have been using the blurry iPhone Skype app which works ok. Finally the official iPad version is available for download.

Durian Durian

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:40:00 +0800

Ah you can never miss a durian stall as the pungent aroma makes it known to everyone within 20 meters. Even if you drive past it you can smell it wafting through the air conditioning. To some it may smell worse than rotten eggs. To others, it is the perfume of the Gods!

I had some this morning and I feel hot and sweaty as I write this. There are too many kinds of durians to choose from. They can be cheap or very expensive. I prefer the ones with a small seed (chew hoot) as it gives me more of the yummy flesh. So if you buy one ask for the ones with small seeds.

Nowadays the durian seller will open and pack the durians for you. Expect to pay anything from rm7 to rm50 per durian depending on the quality of the durians.

Putu Mayom

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:28:00 +0800

I enjoyed this sweet Indian dish this morning at Pulau Tikus Market. The rice net vermicelli is steamed over a rattan base. It's green as it has some pandan(screwpine) flavoring. The main taste comes from the freshly grated coconut and brown sugar. Mix this all together for a refreshingly light mouthful.

Angry Birds everywhere

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:41:00 +0800

Yes I had to get one also. Plush toys in various sizes, cups, pens, bags etc. Looks like a cute game can really catch on.

Breakfast at the Coffee shop

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:54:00 +0800

A hot breakfast in the cool of the morning.

iPads in Medicine

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:35:00 +0800

I notice that I am seeing a lot more iPads being carried around the hospital. Currently it's mainly for reference and storing medical data and articles. Looking up references in the Internet is easy. Of course occasionally a round of Angry Birds helps with sanity.

Jailbroken IPad 2

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:44:00 +0800

Successfully jailbroken my iPad 2 and iPhone 4 at www.jailbreakme.com
Don't forget to change your ssh password using mobile terminal.

Mobile phones not linked to Brain Tumours

noreply@blogger.com (Doc) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:45:00 +0800

Well 10 years of mobile phone use hasn't increased the risk of brain tumours. We will have to wait and see what the next 20 years tell us.