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App of the Week: Calculate by QxMD

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Summary of app features: Calculate is a clinical calculator that uses research to develop measurement tools. This app is special because it provides measurements tailored to the needs of specialties, such as Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, and General Surgery. Each tool is linked to journal references, so physicians can read more about how to use and interpret each measurement tool.

This app is useful for: Medical providers needing a clinical calculator.

Good User Review:Clear, concise and very useful calculations, covering many specialties. Many highly relevant to my specialty of emergency care.” — Chris Hawkins on Google Play

Limitations: Does not include every calculation a physician uses.

Alternatives: There are many other medical calculator apps, such as MdCalc.

Download: free in the App Store or Google Play.

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