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'Read by QxMD' provides a single place to keep up with new medical & scientific research, read outstanding topic reviews and search PubMed.
This iPhone & iPad app provides a simple interface that drives discovery and seamless access to the medical literature by reformatting it into a personalized digital journal.
Praise for Read:
5 stars: "Stellar. The future of medical literature review... This could be the best application to stay up-to-date in medicine since, well, UpToDate." - User Review
4¾ stars: "The Flipboard for medical journals has arrived" and among "...the most innovative medical apps"
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On Apple's 'What's Hot' list in >60 countries, as well as Medical Essentials & Apps for Healthcare Professionals. Featured in Apple iBook: "iOS in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Healthcare Productivity"
Features:
- Get full text PDFs with one tap
- Keep up with the latest new research that will impact your practice
- Browse through 1000s of outstanding topic reviews
- Search millions of articles from PubMed and our database of outstanding topic reviews
- Read your favorite journals or browse article collections.
- Access full text through your university/institutional subscription or via open access publishers
- Share articles with colleagues over email, Twitter and Facebook
- Organize and review your personal collection of articles
Why did we build 'Read by QxMD'?
Health care professionals need to stay up to date on the latest medical research and topic reviews to provide optimal care. Unfortunately, the process of content discovery is broken with research artificially compartmentalized by publishers and hidden behind countless institutional pay walls.
At QxMD, we believe that knowledge translation– the process by which new knowledge is incorporated into clinical practice – is an important and unsolved challenge for our health care system. We hope that ‘Read by QxMD’ will be a part of the solution.
Seamless 1-tap access available at thousands of institutions.
Sources:
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Title and MeSH Headings from MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Founded by medical professionals, QxMD is dedicated to creating high quality point-of-care tools for practicing health care professionals.
Read by QxMD App Comments & Reviews
Read by QxMD Positive Reviews
Continues to be the bestI’ve used Read for about 5 or 6 years and continue to be impressed. Once linked with library holdings there is no easier way to get and organize scientific literature in full text pdf form. On top of everything it’s still free. The only thing missing is a polished non-mobile platform (ie for my laptop). It’s there but there is definitely a stylistic and functional gap btw that and the iOS version. Still 5 star and highly recommended. Source: CT Anesthesiology Fellow at large academic institution/hospital setting..Version: 7.2.0
Happy with this app, slight tweak suggestionsI use this app all the time if I need to find an abstract or article; it’s a lot easier than pulling up Pubmed on my phone or iPad. The only area for improvement I can see is support of Dark Mode, both for the app overall and for the screen that comes up when you save a PDF. Also for the last couple of weeks I’ve noticed that my badge count stays at 1 even if I’ve looked over all of the ‘new’ abstracts in my feed and subscriptions..Version: 7.8.0
Not as good as before updateI have used Read by QxMD for better than 5 years to try to keep up with medical literature. Before the update 3-4 months ago, I could get article searches on several different subjects. However that option has been removed. I sent an email asking for either it to be returned or an explanation but only got a routine response that never addressed my issue. I tried again but no response in several weeks. Apparently it is no longer available . The app is still useful but much less. I am looking for an alternative..Version: 9.1.5
Doesn’t work anymoreThe app has been buggy. The search tool does not work at all, so you cannot look up any papers or subscribe to any journals other than the ones provided as a default for your specialty. It must be the most recent update because this app worked about 6-8 months ago, but it’s been completely non-functional the past few weeks..Version: 9.6.5
Feature request for a five star app!I like the new layout, faster pdf link detection compared to the previous versions, however I miss a key feature, the ability to swipe between abstracts. I have to close an abstract to be able to read the next one, it would be nice to be able navigate by swiping between them. Also would be nice to have the collage view in the My journal. While I read abstracts from one journal, I do not want to see the list of journals, it is distracting, and uses valuable screen space. Thank you however for the great app..Version: 7.0.3
Everything good gets ruined by big companiesThis used to be one of the best medical apps, before Medscape bought it. One of the great things was the granularity. You could highlight your interests in very specific topics, create very specific collections, follow people and their collections, and it was therefore easy to keep up with your field. Now, they don’t even offer Emergency Medicine as a specialty to follow. Really? It’s 2026. We shouldn’t be fighting for legitimacy all over again. This is asinine..Version: 9.8.8
Great appGreat app! Great support for the higher resolution XS and pro devices. We did notice an recurring issue with newer arcticles, likely those published ahead of print. The issue results in a PDF of an unrelated article in a different language being downloaded. This does not correct a month later if it already downloaded the incorrect article. We love the app. Can you fix this bug though?.Version: 7.3.0
BuggyI have confirmed my sign up in my email and had it re-sent several times and it still prompts me to verify my subscription. Also my saved keywords get deleted almost instantly and the app doesn’t save them - I have to re-enter my search tearms constantly. If you could name your keyword search something else so a long string of search terms wouldn’t take up the whole page, that would be useful. Otherwise, this seems like a great idea for an app, love the connection to my library holdings.Version: 7.3.5
Awful now, used to be a great appThe app started to work out great, had all the features that you need to be updated with all the latest articles. Now however, the app does not update any journals. I have to delete the app and reinstall it to make its basic function work..Version: 8.2.2
Love itThis app is perfect and I love the emails that send newly published articles. The only thing I’d change is the ability to easily search through your own saved articles as it doesn’t seem Iike you can do so. You have to physically scroll through collections to look for the specific paper. Otherwise, the app is fantastic and I use it regularly!.Version: 7.20.0
Few things to improveThis is a great app. Amazing. Few things to improve . 1) Of late, app doesn’t seem to refresh. There might be a bug somewhere 2). Institutional access list doesn’t seem to be comprehensive. Inclusion of HINARI & Research4Life access is important. Edit: The force refresh option is still not working consistently on ios15. This is very much troubling.Version: 8.2.2
Love the learning, great app and 2 requestsThe overall access to content is awesome. The notifications and areas of interest are great tools to keep up to date on the latest research. I have 1 reasonable request and 1 pipe dream. Could the articles be searchable for your keyword so that it is highlighted and indexed? Could technical words be linked to a definition?.Version: 7.8.0
IndispensableThere’s only one way to keep up with the literature in topics that interest me: have somebody else do it for me. And since I can’t afford somebody else, Read does it for me. And it whines a lot less plus I don’t have to buy it a Christmas present. Of course, I am writing a letter of recommendation for it, so maybe that’s a wash. But it doesn’t whine..Version: 7.0.3
Great app except of most recent updateGreat app here and I use it frequently. Unfortunately the most recent update didn’t do much to change the app expect now you have to login EVERY TIME you use the app. Please fix this. It makes checking out articles on the fly between patients extremely tedious..Version: 7.11.0
Must have for physiciansI don’t know how I functioned before having this app. The only request I have...there are some journals I know that I should have access to with institutional login but I can never access them. Can this be fixed?.Version: 7.2.1
More filter functionsThe app is pretty great for exploring articles and keywords of interest. However, I wish it had more filtering functions. For example, under the Keywords page I could also filter for my journals of interest. This could be applied to the other tabs as well. If it’s already integrated then I wish it was made more obvious or easier to access..Version: 7.19.0
An essential appDefinitely one of my go to apps. Like all updates I cleared cache, rebooted and let it re index. This update give me just about everything I had been asking for. Native share sheets, can copy PMID if you have to go somewhere else to download full text. No longer matters what orientation you have it when trying to share. Better sharing to collections. I did have to log back into my library but that was no problem. Still one of my primary go to apps.Version: 7.0.3
Fantastic appThis is an amazing app and a must have for any medical professional. This app makes it easy to keep up with the latest advancements in academia and research and brings it all to you.Version: 8.2.1
ReviewThis app is my portable library. I come from the age of Index Medicus when articles were retrieved manually. I don’t know how I could keep up without this type of service..Version: 7.8.0
Intrusive Data CollectionThis is a solid database, and the customized alerts option is great. However, there's no need for them to be helping themselves to so much of my data! The privacy agreement's ridiculous. Three stars is generous for that reason alone..Version: 9.2
Great app to track and push research interested papersIn addition, this app can link well to other apps, so you can use this one to track papers, and use other apps to manage papers..Version: 7.4.6
Very UsefulVery useful. Helps to find the articles and let you know of them. Wish there were more resources to get the actual articles..Version: 7.0.3
Wonderful updateThis is the most useful app,it made it easier to discover articles that interest me, also with the new UI this app is perfect Now, great job,Thank you very much..Version: 7.0.2
Excellent addition to a physician’s toolboxI don’t see myself as particularly well read and actively up to date all the time with current literature but this app helps me cheat a bit.Version: 7.5.0
Good overview of what colleagues are readingThis app is a good overview of articles that colleagues are reading and it links to a med but would be much more powerful if it could link to our individual subscription to the journal..Version: 7.20.0
Solid appIntegrates extremely well with institutional access. Much better UI/ease of use over ClinicalKey app which is what I was using previously..Version: 7.6.3
FDA Ketamine approval update?Need to update some articles. Lots has changed since 2022. Don't put everything behind a paywall. I'm a chaplain-still don't want to check my brains at the door..Version: 9.4.1
Crucial appCrucial app to stay updated with the latest evidence with great options to follow keywords and create collections Very easy to use and navigate.Version: 7.0.2
Frequent time outsThe app has great potential but it repeatedly gives time outs on my iPhone XS Max with a broadband internet connection. I’m hoping that the problem will be corrected soon. The time outs occur when saving an article to a collection..Version: 7.5.0
Revolutionary, but...If I had to point to one issue that I’d love to see fixed, it would be the ability to swipe to dismiss articles on the Featured Feed that I’m not interested in..Version: 7.6.1
Great appPlease bring back the badges for new articles in the My Journals section. Long time user, love the app..Version: 8.2.2
Great APPIt is a nice app. Really helpful to better use time. By the way, it would be great if there’s place to make notes for personal..Version: 7.5.1
Great.. must have for all physiciansI wish library integration was stronger even a built in VPN .. but better than anything else.Version: 7.0.2
RecommendedGreat app, fast, easy to use and unlimited topics to found to . I recommend it.Version: 7.0.3
PTCThank you so much for free knowledge sharing. We can study and know recent advances ..Version: 7.4.1
CEO/ PresidentI rely on this app to keep me as current as possible on new trends, studies, and research in critical care. Thanks.Version: 7.0.3
Best app for doctors on the App Store. Unbelievable!I would give this app 10 stars..Version: 8.9.4
QxMdHighly useful. Very large coverage of clinical tools in a wide variety of disciplines. User interface excellent..Version: 7.13.0
No longer worksThis was my favourite app on my phone, super useful and very easy to use. Now I am no longer able to login. I’ve opened a few tickets but have yet to hear back from the support team..Version: 8.2.2
Great sourceIt gives you great access to needed papers and updates, thank you.Version: 7.8.0
Great toolIt’s a great way to daily scan important research.Version: 7.4.4
Needs dark modeThis app has many great features, such as push notifications about new articles, being able to create your own folders and the ability to follow specific topics/ journals. However... there’s two major oversights that should be addressed and a few minor suggestions. The first, there’s no dark mode... I find I’m using this app less and less because of this. I do a lot of my reading at night and even after adjusting my phones brightness settings the interface of the app is just too bright. Secondly, there’s no option to sort articles in your feeds. It seems rather intuitive that someone using this app would want to sort and filter articles in their feeds, yet unfortunately the developers did find such a feature necessary. Lastly, it would be really awesome if this app could link to or Conner with your Research Gate profile, or alternatively, have a better user profile interface in the app. Overall, the app is great but I don’t think the people designing the app are actually using it or else we’d see some better updates regarding design and ease of use..Version: 7.6.4
Amazing app!An awesome app. Love it!.Version: 7.3.5
QxMD is fantastic!Where have you been all my life, Qx?.Version: 7.3.1
Improved my reading habitsThis is an app that I downloaded few months ago, it’s ow connected to my institution access and present me with different articles options on daily daily basis. The app has a nice outlay and I can navigate easily using it. I highly recommend it..Version: 7.1.0
WonderfulEven if it does not give you the full article, at least it keeps you aware of the new articles released at your selected areas. You can then review it using your academic institute access. Loved it and I have been using it now since 2013.Version: 7.0.3
Essential for all physiciansThis is a great app that essential for all physicians or physicians in training. With so many articles coming out at once. It's great to have a single source with all the important papers..Version: 6.12.1.0
SuggestionThis app would be way more useful if the abstract was included when we click on a title..Version: 7.0.3
MDExcellent on the go reference..Version: 6.12.1.0
Very helpfulI really like the app and think it can be an asset for most physicians who like to stay current. One thing I would like to see is an option to initiate the PDF download manually rather that the current automatic download while you are reading the abstract..Version: 4.0
Excellent appJust a finger tip away from awesome articles.Version: 4.0
RevolutionaryI never write reviews for apps but this app is so wonderful that I had to! So easy to use and makes keeping up to date with the medical literature a breeze..Version: 4.0
Wow! Doctor's MUST!Are you one of the so many doctors who would love to spend a little hour here and there to read the main titles of the dozen journals of medicine you (wish) to follow ... but unfortunately don't for all the good reasons? Well here's the bridge to just doing that! A definite must for every M.Ds out there!.Version: 4.0
AwesomeIf only they can have more filters and save the setting for filter. But overall, it's pretty good!.Version: 4.0
Great!Very good and productive. Thank you for a great job..Version: 4.0
.dhkfsSigh.Version: 4.0
Very usefulVery handy and useful app for med professionals.Version: 4.0
Great appVery happy with this app. Loads easily. Forwards PDFs easily..Version: 4.0
Love it!!Wonderful app. Makes reading relevant papers so much easier!.Version: 4.0
Changed my lifeAmazing.Version: 4.0
In short, the holy grail as far as I am concerned!You've done it right. Add the ability to click on the links in the references of a paper one is reading would truly put this over the top!.Version: 4.0
Excellent medical appI really love this app. I love that it finds papers for me in my specialty. I love that I don't need to mess around with passwords and firewalls and library cards and log-ins. The latest version (March 6th) has finally incorporated annotations! Now I can add a note, draw freehand, highlight and underline right on the paper, then save it to my library. I love that I can add my own labels to the papers I save, to help organize my library. The number of journals and references available is just amazing. I am so pleased to have such a useful professional app, now if I can just convince my boss buy me an iPad for work use! This is a very useful app..Version: 4.0
...Amazing ....Version: 4.0
Really does what it saysI'm impressed. It really does what it says! Pulls up the PDF's automatically. A real time saver. Like zyte for medicine. Every doc should have this on their iPad/iPhone!.Version: 3.1.2
Great appGot it today and easily found new papers with it. Very useful.Version: 3.1.2
QxMDThis was extraordinarily useful in preparation for a recent seminar. Super- highly recommended.Version: 2.1.3
Great App for keeping up to dateI have found this app decent for tracking interesting papers in the journals I follow. Good layout, interesting design. Although I have only had it a short time I have found it to be quite useful. My only complaint is that I wish the downloaded PDF versions of the papers I wish to read could be imported into other apps (which is not possible in this version)..Version: 3.0.3
Excellent app for clinicians on the goIf you need a compact app to bring updates from your favourite journals together in one place, look no further..Version: 2.1.3
Great appFantastic speed to download and great usability. Best integrated reader on mobile so far. Would be 5 stars with annotations..Version: 2.1.3
Great!!!I can't stop reading!!!!.Version: 2.1.3
Excellent early versionAllowing the non-techie crowd to access the literature without mucking around with VPNs or proxies is a Great idea! QxMed hits it long with a great design and ease of use. It will get a full 5 stars with 3rd party integration with the following apps: Evernote Papers Instapaper & Pocket I imagine others would appreciate integration Endnote/Refworks/Zotero etc. This would help complete the academic workflow. A desktop version would be awesome too!.Version: 2.1.3
Awesome app for reading papers!It just works like magic and helps me keep up to date! Finally I can easily use my university's subscriptions to access the papers and PDFs I want to without fumbling with VPNs and proxy servers on my computer. An amazing app... And best of all it's free and free of ads. A must get!.Version: 2.1.3
Unbelievable!This is an incredible app! It helps me stay on top of all the best literature. Highly recommended!.Version: 2.1.3
IncredibleMust have app!!.Version: 2.1.3
Excellent app for staying on top of literatureThis app is excellent for solving the problem of having to painfully manage many e-tocs in your email. Now I can add my list of journals and in one app check out all the new papers in my field. The authors were responsive in my request to add additional journals. This app is a game-changer for scientists..Version: 2.1.3
Stellar. The future of medical literature reviewI am amazed. Utterly amazed at the quality, the finish and scope of this application. This could be the best application to stay up-to-date in medicine since, well, UptoDate. And UptoDate is around $500 a year. This is free. Incredible. Job well done QxMD. Extremely well done..Version: 2.0.5
Incredible!This is amazing! It makes finding relevant and great quality papers so easy. This is truly a game changer. Than you for your great work! I've recommended it to my friends and they love it too..Version: 1.1
Pretty amazingReally great work on this app, I can’t imagine it being any better or any more complete !!! Simply Brilliant.Version: 6.13.14
SeamlessThe most seamless way to read and access journal articles in your field..Version: 6.13.14
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