NLM Resource Update: WISER for iOS 3.1.1 Released & Important Ebola Resources

NLM Resource Update: WISER for iOS 3.1.1 Released & Important Ebola Resources. NLM Tech Bull. 2014 Sep-Oct;(400):b9.

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1. WISER for iOS Update
   WISER for iOS 3.1.1 is now available.  This new release provides full support for iOS 7 and above, introducing a new look and feel to match the latest iOS release.
   
   To find out “What’s New,” click here.
   
   WISER for iOS can be downloaded and installed directly from the Apple App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wiser-for-ios/id375185381?mt=8
   
   Coming Soon
   Look for these exciting additions in the coming months:
   
   • WISER for iOS and WISER for Android 4.5, which adds chemical reactivity, triage procedures, and WISER full set of radiological tools to these mobile platforms
     
   • WISER 4.6, which will fully integrate the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook substances and update much of WISER backend data, including its HSDB (Hazardous Substances Data Bank) substance data
     
     
2. Ebola Resources
   We also wanted to take the opportunity at this time to inform you of some important resources you may find useful with the current Ebola situation, since it is becoming more of an international concern. Whereas we do have some information in WISER on Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (of which Ebola is one of the agents), we would also like to point you to the following trusted resources for more current information that is pertinent to the current outbreak. Please note that this Web-based information is much more current than our apps can be, since the situation evolves so rapidly.
   
   
   • NLM Ebola Information:
     As a library, we collect, organize & disseminate information. The resources below contain links to many government, non-government, international, journal articles, situation reports, multi-language, maps, and social media information.
     
     • DIMRC Ebola Outbreak 2014: Information Resources page - http://disaster.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/ebola_2014.html
     • EMS & Ebola Guidance and Checklists - http://disasterlit.nlm.nih.gov/search/?searchTerms=EMS+ebola&search.x=0&search.y=0&search=Search
       If you are looking for EMS guidance for Ebola, we will show you the current guidance available here!
       
       
   • DOT Guidance:
     
     • DOT Guidance for Transporting Ebola Contaminated Items, a Category A Infectious Substance
       
       
   • CDC Ebola information:
     
     • Ebola (Ebola Virus Disease): http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html
     • First Imported Case of Ebola Diagnosed in the United States: http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/outbreaks/2014-west-africa/united-states-imported-case.html
     • Information for Healthcare Workers: http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/index.html
       
     All the above pages have links on the left side of the page where you can get to information on signs/symptoms, transmission, risk of exposure, prevention, treatment, etc. Updates are occurring regularly, so check back to get the latest, or subscribe (using your e-mail address) to them for updates at: http://www.cdc.gov/Other/emailupdates/

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