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Computers, Handheld
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Definition of 'Computers, Handheld'MICROCOMPUTERS, sometimes called PDA, that are very small and portable, fitting in a hand, and that have much more function than a calculator. They are convenient to use in clinical and other field situations for quick data management. They usually require docking with MICROCOMPUTERS for updates. Common names: Computers, Handheld; Computer, Handheld; Handheld Computer; Handheld Computers; Pocket PC; PC, Pocket; PCs, Pocket; Pocket PCs; Palm Pilot; Palm Pilots; Pilot, Palm; Pilots, Palm; Computers, Palmtop; Computer, Palmtop; Palmtop Computer; Palmtop Computers; Computers, Palm-Top; Computer, Palm-Top |
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
30 Oct 2009 
Telemedicine is the specialty of medicine that uses the evolving telecommunications industry combined with medical information technology to provide remote medical services. The use of smartphone telemedicine is an efficient and effective way for ... Read more...
Pounds Off Digitally study: a randomized podcasting weight-loss intervention.
29 Sep 2009 BACKGROUND: As obesity rates rise, new weight-loss methods are needed. Little is known about the use of podcasting (audio files for a portable music player or computer) to promote weight loss, despite its growing popularity. DESIGN: A 12-week RCT ... Read more...
Transition of a dental histology course from light to virtual microscopy.
29 Sep 2009 The transition of the dental histology course at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School was completed gradually over a five-year period. A pilot project was initially conducted to study the feasibility of ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Computers, Handheld'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Telemedicine using smartphones for oral and maxillofacial surgery consultation, communication, and treatment planning. 30 Oct 2009
- Opportunities and challenges in behavioral informatics observations on the Pounds Off Digitally study.
29 Sep 2009 - Pounds Off Digitally study: a randomized podcasting weight-loss intervention. 29 Sep 2009
- Transition of a dental histology course from light to virtual microscopy. 29 Sep 2009
- Your helping handheld. 5 Aug 2009
- Tracking radiology's risks. 2 Aug 2009
- Beyond phones. With the proper infrastructure, smartphones can help improve clinician satisfaction and increase EMR use. 30 Jul 2009
- A wireless portable physiology recorder for psychophysiology research based on a personal digital assistant. 30 Jul 2009
- Expression of a prometastatic splice variant of osteopontin, OPNC, in human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. 30 Jul 2009
- Targeting the gut barrier: identification of a homing peptide sequence for delivery into the injured intestinal epithelial cell. 30 Jul 2009
- Evaluation of nursing-specific drug information PDA databases used as clinical decision support tools. 26 Jul 2009
- The effect of a mobile clinical decision support system on the diagnosis of obesity and overweight in acute and primary care encounters. 29 Jun 2009
- Assessing the impact on patient-physician interaction when physicians use personal digital assistants: a Northeastern Ohio Network (NEON) study.
29 Jun 2009 - Smokers' thoughts and worries: a study using ecological momentary assessment. 29 Jun 2009
- Simultaneously salient Chinese and American identities: an experience sampling study of self-complexity, context, and positive mood among Chinese young adults. 29 Jun 2009
- Effects of strap support in a hand-held device on the muscular activity in female workers assessed by electromyography and subjective rating. 29 Jun 2009
- How do feelings influence effort? An empirical study of entrepreneurs' affect and venture effort. 29 Jun 2009
- An experience sampling study of learning, affect, and the demands control support model. 29 Jun 2009
- Monitoring energy intake: a hand-held personal digital assistant provides accuracy comparable to written records. 29 Jun 2009
- Development of a hand-held personal digital assistant-based food diary with food photographs for Japanese subjects. 29 Jun 2009
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Technical information about 'Computers, Handheld'
Definition: MICROCOMPUTERS, sometimes called PDA, that are very small and portable, fitting in a hand, and that have much more function than a calculator. They are convenient to use in clinical and other field situations for quick data management. They usually require docking with MICROCOMPUTERS for updates.
Descriptor UI: D034201
Alternative terms: Computers, Handheld; Computer, Handheld; Handheld Computer; Handheld Computers; Pocket PC; PC, Pocket; PCs, Pocket; Pocket PCs; Palm Pilot; Palm Pilots; Pilot, Palm; Pilots, Palm; Computers, Palmtop; Computer, Palmtop; Palmtop Computer; Palmtop Computers; Computers, Palm-Top; Computer, Palm-Top; Computers, Palm Top; Palm-Top Computer; Palm-Top Computers; Personal Digital Assistant; Digital Assistant, Personal; PDA Computer; Computer, PDA; Computers, PDA; PDA Computers;
Allowable Qualifiers: classification; economics; history; legislation & jurisprudence; standards; supply & distribution; trends; utilization; statistics & numerical data; ethics;
Tree Number: L01.224.230.260.550.500;
History Note: 2003