Press Release
November 21, 2006
PEPID™ Releases Medical Knowledge Tool and Drug Database on BlackBerry
Evanston, Illinois, and Waterloo, Ontari - PEPID LLC (the developer of mobile medical information resources for healthcare) announced today the launch of new medical knowledge tools and drug information applications designed exclusively for use on BlackBerry® handsets from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM) . Based on the widely used PEPID integrated knowledge tools, this new line of knowledge products employs advanced technology that provides a local application on a BlackBerry handset with a wireless capability for receiving up-to-date information.
“We are proud to develop an application to take full advantage of the outstanding performance capabilities of the BlackBerry wireless solution,” says John Wagner, President of PEPID LLC. “BlackBerry users of the PEPID application will now benefit from the ability to quickly access in-depth medical content wherever they are, even while out of coverage.”
PEPID on BlackBerry handsets delivers mobile access to fully-integrated medical, clinical, and pharmacological information, including evidence-based medicine; medical calculators, dosing calculators, drug interactions generator and illustrations. There are specialty-focused applications for all emergency medical specialists, primary care physicians, internal medicine specialists, nurses, pharmacists, and emergency medical teams, physicians, residents, nurses, students, emergency medical teams, and pharmacists.
The PEPID product line has been re-engineered specifically for the BlackBerry wireless solution, so users can more easily access vital reference content. The new line of specialty-focused, knowledge products is a result of PEPID joining the BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program earlier this year and leveraging the expertise of both companies.
"There is a growing interest in having medical reference materials with the ability to receive wireless updates on a handset that also serves as a general communications device for voice and email," said Jeff McDowell, Vice President, Global Alliances, Research In Motion. "The availability of the PEPID medical reference application on BlackBerry is another important milestone that will help drive the adoption of BlackBerry among healthcare providers."
In addition to products for individual caregivers, PEPID will soon launch knowledge-based solutions for BlackBerry for hospitals and healthcare systems. Utilizing BlackBerry® MDS technology, PEPID content will be able to integrate into new and existing medical information systems which will help enable enhanced clinical decision-support and risk management, access to more detailed medical records, and the ability to provide better patient care and services.
About PEPID LLC
For over a decade, privately held PEPID Mobile Information Resources for Healthcare have been proven under fire in combat zones, natural disasters, clinics, hospitals, universities and schools around the world. Using PEPID products healthcare professionals benefit from faster access to critical data, better clinical performance, higher career satisfaction and greater mobility. Schools use PEPID for better learning in classroom, clinical and study settings. For institutions, PEPID means easy implementation, better risk management; higher productivity, greater staff and patient satisfaction. Patients benefit from better service, education, and care.
PEPID partners with The National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators, the Family Physicians Inquiries Network, the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, the Oncology Nursing Society, and the American Society of Health System Pharmacists to ensure that PEPID provides the highest quality content.
Product specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice. PEPID™, product names, and logotypes are trademarks of PEPID LLC. All original images are copyright © 2006 PEPID LLC. Other product, corporate, and organization names or images are or may be registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2000-2006. All rights reserved.
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