Apps Like PubMed PMC Bookshelf Search for iPhone and iPad
Biomedical literature and cite sources
Biomedical literature with citations. Filter results by date, author, or journal. Access full-text articles from Central or publisher sites. Save and organize references. Export citations in various formats.
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Nursing Central
Unbound Medicine, Inc.
Find clinical info and apply it
Access clinical information on diseases, tests, drugs, and procedures. Search for detailed content, apply findings, and download materials to iOS devices. Sync with macOS and web platforms for comprehensive access.


PubMed On Tap
Serhiy Duminskyy
Search, organize, and import references
Search and retrieve medical literature from and Central. Import reference information and PDFs of full articles. Organize references into groups, email references for reading or importing into other apps.

Journal Rounds
Abdullah Norain
Browse PubMed articles and summaries
Access PubMed citations and abstracts for MEDLINE®/PubMed® indexed journals. Read AI-generated summaries highlighting findings, methods, and implications.


Prime: PubMed Journals & Tools
Unbound Medicine, Inc.
Search and access medical research instantly
Search for journal citations and abstracts from . Link to full-text articles and perform evidence-based searches by keyword, author, or journal. Bookmark and tag important content for easy access and organization.


Anesthesia Central
Unbound Medicine, Inc.
Access patient data, review drugs, track procedures
Access up-to-date information on diseases, drugs, tests, and procedures for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. Search for journal articles and citations. Download and use quick-read format for efficient reference.

Harriet Lane Handbook
Unbound Medicine, Inc.
Access pediatric guidelines and drug info
Review pediatric disease information with access to figures, algorithms, tables, and charts. Search medication details in the drug formulary. Use integrated calculators and Prime PubMed for research.

Relief Central
Unbound Medicine, Inc.
Search medical resources and health guides
Access global health data, including The World Factbook, CDC travel health information, and USAID field guides. Search PubMed for medical research. Stay updated with News from CDC, Red Cross, and UN sources.



Read by QxMD
WebMD Health Corporation
Research, search PubMed, track updates
Medical and scientific research articles, access PubMed, and search for topic reviews. Save articles to a personalized digital journal. Filter content by specialty, date, or author. Set alerts for new publications.





uCentral™ for Institutions
Unbound Medicine, Inc.
Search medical literature and journals
Access medical literature and journal articles with Prime PubMed and exclusive search tools. Download content to iOS devices and Mac computers. Requires institutional subscription; available free for current uCentral subscribers.
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