Read by QxMD

Read by QxMD

Personalized Medical Journal

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 24, 2012
  • June 29, 2026
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Access and organize the latest medical research and topic reviews in a personalized digital journal. Stay updated with new scientific findings and easily retrieve full-text PDFs from PubMed and other sources.

Personalized digital medical journal
Access latest medical research
Read topic reviews
Search PubMed
Full-text PDF access
Organize article collection
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What's New in Read by QxMD

9.8.12

June 29, 2026

Various Bug Fixes

User reviews

Everything good gets ruined by big companies

This 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.
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Institutional log in doesn’t work

Can’t get paywall articles due to log in being glitchy

No longer working

Authenticator asks for code, but never displays a code to use. Tried every “fix” - app is purely broken for me.

Doesn’t work anymore

The 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.
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No neurology specialty option

I have enjoyed the unsolicited emails w neurology-relevant papers, so was happy to download the app. Sadly, there is no option for selecting Neurology as a specialty. A missed opportunity.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Login and authentication problems

Bug

Inconsistent app performance after updates

Bug

Inability to access full-text articles

Bug

Syncing issues between devices

Bug

Unreliable article refresh functionality

Bug

Requested Features

6 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to annotate and highlight PDFs

Feature

Improved article organization and collections

Feature

Integration with reference managers (e.g. Zotero, Mendeley)

Feature

Enhanced search and filtering capabilities

Feature

Offline access to saved articles

Feature

FAQ

What does Read by QxMD do?

Read by QxMD provides a personalized digital journal to help healthcare professionals stay updated with new medical and scientific research. It allows users to discover, read, and access outstanding topic reviews and search millions of articles from PubMed.

How can I access full-text articles?

Full-text PDFs can be accessed with one tap. Access is available through your university or institutional subscription, or via open-access publishers. Seamless 1-tap access is available at thousands of institutions.

Is Read by QxMD free to use?

The application is free to download and use. While the core functionality is free, there may be in-app purchases available for additional features or content.

What kind of research can I find on Read by QxMD?

You can find the latest new research that impacts your practice, browse thousands of outstanding topic reviews, and search millions of articles from PubMed and the app's own database of reviews.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for healthcare professionals who need to stay up-to-date on the latest medical research and topic reviews to provide optimal patient care. It aims to simplify the process of content discovery and access.