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		<title>Zeel: Book Alternative Healthcare Providers Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>abhijeet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health / Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you live in the US and looking to book an appointment with an alternative healthcare provider like a massage therapist or a nutrition counselor, then you can consider booking them online through Zeel. It helps users find and book such practitioners, mainly in the New York Metropolitan region. Pricing is displayed prior to booking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you live in the US and looking to book an appointment with an alternative healthcare provider like a massage therapist or a nutrition counselor, then you can consider booking them online through Zeel. It helps users find and book such practitioners, mainly in the New York Metropolitan region. Pricing is displayed prior to booking and they mention that they carefully scrutinize the records of the practitioners before signing them up with the service.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/zeel1.png?570cd5" alt="alternative healthcare providers" /></p>
<p>There&#8217;s also a questions and answers forum available where you could get your queries answered by experts. The 3 main expert categories are healing and relaxation, fitness and nutrition, and anti-aging &amp; beauty. There are a number of sub-categories like deep tissue massage, sports massage, pilates, yoga, etc available.</p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Book an alternative healthcare provider online.</li>
<li>Available only in the US at the moment.</li>
<li>Transparent pricing and booking method.</li>
<li>Careful vetting of experts prior to being listed on the site.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Zeel @ <a href="http://www.zeel.com/">www.zeel.com</a> (via <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/09/zeel-launches-as-a-booking-engine-for-alternative-healthcare-providers/">TechCrunch</a> By Abhijeet from <a href="http://www.guidingtech.com/mobiles/">GT Mobiles</a>)</p>
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		<title>RxmindMe: An App That Reminds You When To Take Your Pills [iPhone]</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/rxmindme-app-reminds-pills-iphone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TehseenBaweja</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[iPod / iPhone / iPad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reminder]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you take a lot of pills, chances are you often forget taking them on time. RxmindMe is a great iPhone app that can help you by sending a reminder when it is time to take your pills. You can set 9 different types of reminders including daily, hourly, weekly, specific dates, specific hours and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you take a lot of pills, chances are you often forget taking them on time. RxmindMe is a great iPhone app that can help you by sending a reminder when it is time to take your pills. You can set 9 different types of reminders including daily, hourly, weekly, specific dates, specific hours and more.</p>
<p>As you click on the &#8216;Taken&#8217; button, your prescription quantity will automatically be updated so you can view at anytime how many pills you have left. You can view historical records of your prescriptions, take pictures of actual prescriptions, email prescription history or simply export it as a data file. You can search a huge FDA drug database to find the medication you are taking and add it to your schedule.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/rx.png?570cd5" alt="when to take your pills" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Create specific reminders for taking your medicaiton.</li>
<li>Nine different types of reminders.</li>
<li>Track your prescription quantity and see historical views.</li>
<li>Email or export your prescription activity.</li>
</ul>
<p>Get RxmindMe from <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rxmindme-prescription-reminder/id379864173?mt=8">iTunes</a></p>
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		<title>GoodRx: Find Lowest Price Medicine Across Different Pharmacies</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hammad</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health / Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[comparison]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[save money]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Different pharmacies tend to charge different prices for the same drug but as consumers, we don’t have that much information about medicine prices. Sometimes, companies even offer discounts on medicines which many of us are unaware of but thanks to GoodRx, we can track of all the above mentioned things. GoodRx is a useful online [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Different pharmacies tend to charge different prices for the same drug but as consumers, we don’t have that much information about medicine prices. Sometimes, companies even offer discounts on medicines which many of us are unaware of but thanks to GoodRx, we can track of all the above mentioned things.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/GoodRx.jpg?570cd5" alt="lowest price medicine" /></p>
<p>GoodRx is a useful online service which helps users find lowest price medicine in local and online pharmacies in your area. Using GoodRx is really simple. All you have to do is enter the name of the drug and your location, and it will tell you about all the pharmacies nearby as well as national mail order companies. You can even modify the search criteria by selecting a distance within your location, medicine form (tablet or liquid), quantity, store type and more. The website contains over 1 million prices for more than 6,000 drugs at 25,000 US pharmacies.</p>
<p>GoodRx has an iPhone application as well which can be used when visiting a doctor so that you can select the right medication and pharmacy considering your budget and health condition, and get your doctor&#8217;s advice.</p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Simple and easy to use.</li>
<li>Find prices offered by different pharmacies in your area.</li>
<li>Contains 1 million prices of over 6,000 drugs.</li>
<li>Contains US pharmacies only.</li>
<li>Available for iPhone as well.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/bidrx-pharmacies-bid-provide-medicines-cheaper-rates/">BidRx,</a> <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/diagnosia-medicine-search-engine/">Diagnosia</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/ipills-iphone-medication-tracker/">iPills</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/pillbox-identify-prescription-drugs/">PillBox</a>.</li>
<li>Also read related article: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-apps-that-help-you-find-ways-to-stay-healthy/">3 Apps That Help You Find Ways To Stay Healthy</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out GoodRx @ <a href="http://www.goodrx.com/">www.goodrx.com</a> (by Hammad from <a href="http://www.technicallydigital.com/">TechnicallyDigital</a>)</p>
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		<title>AnatomyArcade: Learn Anatomy With Games</title>
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		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/anatomyarcade-learn-anatomy-with-games/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hammad</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gaming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Students / College]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[learning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Are you an anatomy student and looking for a fun yet productive way to learn different topics? Thanks to Anatomy Arcade, you can now learn about different anatomy topics by playing games which helps students learn in a productive manner. Anatomy Arcade is an online anatomy website which contains free flash games to help students [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you an anatomy student and looking for a fun yet productive way to learn different topics? Thanks to Anatomy Arcade, you can now learn about different anatomy topics by playing games which helps students learn in a productive manner.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Anatomy-Arcade.jpg?570cd5" alt="learn anatomy with games" /></p>
<p>Anatomy Arcade is an online anatomy website which contains free flash games to help students make their anatomy study easy. The website has a massive library of games categorized by body systems and type of body part. For example, if you are studying about the nervous system or skeletal system, you may want to check out some games like Whack-A-Bone in which you can build up a scan and whack different skeleton parts and when that’s done, just scan the skeleton.  There are many games like these which can make learning boring anatomy topics interesting.</p>
<p>The site is ad supported and free for students and teachers to use in classrooms or computer labs. But if you want advertisement-free browsing, you can purchase a license based on the number of computers and starts from $14.95 for single use.</p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Its free.</li>
<li>Learn anatomy by playing games.</li>
<li>Games categorized by type and body system.</li>
<li>Offer paid licenses to make the site ad free.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out AnatomyArcade @ <a href="http://www.anatomyarcade.com/">http://www.anatomyarcade.com</a> (By Hammad from <a href="http://www.technicallydigital.com/">TechnicallyDigital</a>)</p>
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		<title>CakeHealth: An Effective Way To Manage &amp; Track Health Care Spendings</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/cakehealth-effective-manage-health-care-expenses/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/cakehealth-effective-manage-health-care-expenses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hammad</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health / Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget tracking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expense]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Managing health care is one of the most important things for every person. Everyday someone gets sick and it is really important to manage the amount spent on health care so that it can be claimed from the health insurance provider. One such tool which can help users manage their spending on healthcare is CakeHealth. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Managing health care is one of the most important things for every person. Everyday someone gets sick and it is really important to manage the amount spent on health care so that it can be claimed from the health insurance provider. One such tool which can help users manage their spending on healthcare is CakeHealth.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CakeHealth.jpg?570cd5" alt="track health care spending" /></p>
<p>With CakeHealth, users can manage the amount they spent on their health care activities. Users must sign up for a free account in order to use the service. Once registered, users can add their insurance provider if they have one and manage the amount they spent while they were in hospital or if they were sick. It even shows how much amount is paid by their insurance provider along with the benefits the insurance company provides to their customers. If you don’t have any health insurance you can even look for insurance companies using CakeHealth.</p>
<p>Another useful feature of Cakehealth is that you can set reminders for different health care tasks like getting routine checkups, teeth cleaning once in a while and much more.</p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>It&#8217;s free.</li>
<li>Manage health care expenses.</li>
<li>Find benefits provided by your insurance provider.</li>
<li>Add reminders for routine check ups.</li>
<li>Find suitable insurance providers.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out CakeHealth @ <a class="vt-p" href="https://cakehealth.com">https://cakehealth.com</a></p>
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		<title>BidRx: Get Pharmacies To Bid &amp; Provide You With Medicines At Cheaper Rates</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/bidrx-pharmacies-bid-provide-medicines-cheaper-rates/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health / Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that different pharmacies offer different rates for the same drugs? Furthermore, certain drugs can be used as cheaper alternatives to many expensive drugs. Making use of both these facts to help you obtain cheaper rates for medicine is a web service called BidRx. BidRx is a free to use website that helps [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that different pharmacies offer different rates for the same drugs? Furthermore, certain drugs can be used as cheaper alternatives to many expensive drugs. Making use of both these facts to help you obtain cheaper rates for medicine is a web service called BidRx.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bidrx.png?570cd5" alt="medicines cheaper" /></p>
<p>BidRx is a free to use website that helps you get your medicines at cheaper rates. This is achieved by providing you with cheaper drug alternatives along with letting pharmacies bid on your prescriptions. You start by typing in your drugs and their dosage. The total amount for your prescription is quickly shown along with other alternatives that are cheaper.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bidrx1.png?570cd5" alt="bidrx" /></p>
<p>You can choose which drugs to get bids on. Instant bids can be viewed online and you can reserve them through your BidRx dashboard. Later you can use your doctor’s prescription to buy the drugs through the pharmacies you earlier reserved.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web service.</li>
<li>Lets you get medicines at cheaper rates.</li>
<li>Shows alternative medicines that are cheaper.</li>
<li>Lets pharmacies bid on your drugs.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/diagnosia-medicine-search-engine/" target="_top">Diagnosia</a>, <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/ipills-iphone-medication-tracker/" target="_top">iPills</a> and <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/pillbox-identify-prescription-drugs/" target="_top">PillBox</a>.</li>
<li>Also read related article: <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-apps-that-help-you-find-ways-to-stay-healthy/" target="_top">3 Apps That Help You Find Ways To Stay Healthy</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out BidRx @ <a class="vt-p" href="https://www.bidrx.com/">www.bidrx.com</a> (via <a class="vt-p" href="http://lifehacker.com/5837520/bidrx-saves-you-money-on-medicine-by-making-pharmacies-bid-on-your-prescriptions">LifeHacker</a>) (by MOin from <a class="vt-p" href="http://urbansavior.com">Urban Savior</a>)</p>
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		<title>Medify: Get Information On Diseases &amp; Their Treatments</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/medify-information-diseases-treatments/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/medify-information-diseases-treatments/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health / Sports]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you trying to better understand a disease and its treatments? Would you like to know the insights of patients with a particular disease? If yes, then you should visit a useful medical website called Medify. Medify is a free to use website that lets people search for information on diseases along with which treatments [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you trying to better understand a disease and its treatments? Would you like to know the insights of patients with a particular disease? If yes, then you should visit a useful medical website called Medify.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/medify.png?570cd5" alt="information on diseases" /></p>
<p>Medify is a free to use website that lets people search for information on diseases along with which treatments have been most successful for them. You can view details of various conditions, treatments, along with experts of each condition. You can also create a network on the site and share your own insights into diseases to help others.  The forte of the site is its thorough and recent coverage of disease information and insights from patients.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web service.</li>
<li>Provides information on diseases.</li>
<li>Provides information on disease treatments.</li>
<li>Lets you share your insights into a disease.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/diagnosia-medicine-search-engine/">Diagnosia</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/rateadrug-prescription-drugs-ratings-side-effects/">RateADrug</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/icyou-watch-share-health-videos-online/">ICYou</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/symptomchecker-medical-symptoms-and-what-they-mean/">SymptomChecker</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Medify @ <a class="vt-p" href="https://www.medify.com/">www.medify.com</a> (by MOin from <a class="vt-p" href="http://urbansavior.com">Urban Savior</a>)</p>
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		<title>Hospital Compare: Find &amp; Compare Local Hospitals</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/hospital-compare-local-hospitals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/hospital-compare-local-hospitals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>abhijeet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health / Sports]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hospital Compare is an online tool by United States Department of Health and Human Services that lets users find and compare hospitals in their city. The tool, obviously, is US-only and you can search for hospitals by city, state or zip code. The search type can be general, by medical condition or by surgical procedure. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hospital Compare is an online tool by United States Department of Health and Human Services that lets users find and compare hospitals in their city. The tool, obviously, is US-only and you can search for hospitals by city, state or zip code.</p>
<p>The search type can be general, by medical condition or by surgical procedure. It shows details like the hospital&#8217;s address, type, etc. You can select up to 3 hospitals and compare them on the basis of mortality rates, patient satisfaction survey results and many other such parameters.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/hospitalcompare1.png?570cd5" alt="compare local hospitals" /></p>
<p>The tool has data for over 4,700 hospitals across the US and also provides bar graphs for quick comparison.  So the next time you need to go to a hospital, this is the tool you should be checking first and then decide on the right hospital to visit.</p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Locate and compare hospitals across the country.</li>
<li>For US residents only.</li>
<li>Developed by US Department of Health and Human Services.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/health-reach-book-appointment-online-nearby-doctors/">HealthInReach</a>, <a title="Doctor Finder: Finds medical specialists along with patient reviews" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/insiderpages-find-medical-specialists/" rel="bookmark">Doctor Finder</a>, <a title="UCompareHealthcare: Compare Local Healthcare Providers" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/ucomparehealthcare-compare-healthcare-providers-in-your-area/" rel="bookmark">UCompareHealthcare</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/ratemdscom/">RateMDs</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Hospital Compare @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/hospital-search.aspx?loc=New%20York,%20NY&amp;lat=40.7143528&amp;lng=-74.0059731&amp;stype=GENERAL&amp;=">hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/hospital-search.aspx?loc=New%20York,%20NY&amp;lat=40.7143528&amp;lng=-74.0059731&amp;stype=GENERAL&amp;=</a> (via <a class="vt-p" href="http://lifehacker.com/5823859/find-the-best-hospital-with-medicares-hospital-compare-tool">Lifehacker</a> By Abhijeet from <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.guidingtech.com/mobiles/">GT Mobiles</a>)</p>
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		<title>MedCoach: Free Medication Manager [iPhone App]</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/medcoach-free-medication-manager/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/medcoach-free-medication-manager/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>azim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health / Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iPod / iPhone / iPad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drug]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For some people (i.e. elderly or busy people) it is quite hard to keep track of their meds every day. Now there is a handy iPhone app called MedCoach, which lets anyone easily manage their medications, right from their mobile. It helps you remember which medications to take at what time of the day, by helping [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For some people (i.e. elderly or busy people) it is quite hard to keep track of their meds every day. Now there is a handy iPhone app called MedCoach, which lets anyone easily manage their medications, right from their mobile. It helps you remember which medications to take at what time of the day, by helping you to create your own custom schedule. It even lets you connect to your local pharmacy to refill your prescriptions.</p>
<p>If you get confused with the app, you can simply shake your phone and help will appear for that page you are on. To give it a try, simply download the app to your iPhone and build your medication schedule.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/11.png?570cd5" alt="free medication manager" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Receive reminders at the right time to take your different medications.</li>
<li>Keep a log of your personal medication history (which meds you took at what time).</li>
<li>Share your info automatically with your doctors and pharmacies.</li>
<li> Connect to your pharmacy to refill your prescriptions.</li>
<li>Accesses First Databank national drug database to help you select your medication and dosage.</li>
<li> Free, download the app to your iPhone from iTunes to start using.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="../ipills-iphone-medication-tracker/">iPills</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/didmed-track-your-medications/">Didmed</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out MedCoach @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/medcoach/id443065594?mt=8#">www.itunes.apple.com/us/app/medcoach/id443065594?mt=8</a> (via <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.appscout.com/2011/06/medcoach_is_a_free_pill_remind.php">AppScout</a>)</p>
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		<title>Skin Condition Finder: Identify Skin Rashes &amp; Conditions Online</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/skin-condition-finder-identify-skin-rashes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/skin-condition-finder-identify-skin-rashes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health / Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[identify]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A rash now and then is nothing uncommon. But do you have a skin condition that does not look a typical rash? If yes, then by visiting a site called “Skin Condition Finder” you could save yourself a trip to the doctor. Skin Condition Finder is a free to use web tool by SkinSight. Using [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A rash now and then is nothing uncommon. But do you have a skin condition that does not look a typical rash? If yes, then by visiting a site called “Skin Condition Finder” you could save yourself a trip to the doctor.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/skin-condition.png?570cd5" alt="identify skin rashes" /></p>
<p>Skin Condition Finder is a free to use web tool by <a href="http://www.skinsight.com/">SkinSight</a>. Using the tool you can indicate the area where the skin condition is occurring e.g. scalp, neck, arm, etc. You can also specify the gender and age of the person with the condition. The age is indicated by selecting infant, child, teen, or adult.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/skin-condition1.png?570cd5" alt="dentify skin conditions" /></p>
<p>For your selected options, a number of possible skin conditions are shown along with images and descriptions. By matching your skin condition with results, you can get help in determining which condition you have.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web service.</li>
<li>Helps you determine your skin condition.</li>
<li>Lets you specify age and gender of person with skin condition.</li>
<li>Shows images and descriptions of possible skin conditions.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/diagnosia-medicine-search-engine/">Diagnosia</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/rateadrug-prescription-drugs-ratings-side-effects/">RateADrug</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/pillbox-identify-prescription-drugs/">PillBox</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/ipills-iphone-medication-tracker/">iPills</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/icyou-watch-share-health-videos-online/">ICYou</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/symptomchecker-medical-symptoms-and-what-they-mean/">SymptomChecker</a>.</li>
<li>Also check out our related article: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-sites-to-help-you-identify-different-kinds-of-drugs/">3 Sites To Help You Identify Unknown Drugs</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Skin Condition Finder @ <a href="http://www.skinsight.com/skinConditionFinder.htm">www.skinsight.com/skinConditionFinder.htm</a> (by MOin from <a href="http://thumbpress.com">ThumbPress</a>)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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