Everybody around us seem to be getting sick all the time. Family friends, parents of loved ones and unfortunately, even immediate family members. It may not be as serious as diabetes or gout or even arthritis but the flu virus this year is very strong. We were knocked out for a good one week. Remember the dengue scare we had? Well, that was second in comparison. It was a good thing my kids were spared. Double doses of Vitamin C, overprotection and reverse isolation worked. That means no going out . The grandparents missed them terribly but at least now they are better we can go out again.

With more people getting sick these days, doctors need all the help they can get so they can diagnose and prescribe medicines faster. Epocrates recently launched a new web based application designer to help doctors.

Epocrates Online product provides clinicians with rapid access to practical, evidence-based content, including:
• New disease database – condition overview and risk factors, treatment approach, tests to order, national medical society guidelines, and more
• Integrated drug reference guide – critical prescribing information on more than 3,300 drugs, including dosing, interactions and health plan coverage.
Clinicians seeking information online or patients interested in learning more about their health care can visit www.epocrates.com/online for access to this free resource.