# Practical Reviews

> A fast, effective way to stay on top of new medical information and earn CME

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ebix.oakstone](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ebix.oakstone)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ebix.oakstone`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Oakstone
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 2,978
- **Rating:** 1.82 / 5 (36 ratings)
- **Version:** 9
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-15
- **First published:** 2016-05-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 5.86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ebix.oakstone)
- **Website:** [https://www.oakstone.com](https://www.oakstone.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://oakstone.com/privacy-policy](https://oakstone.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

"Practical Reviews" is an Android app designed to keep healthcare professionals informed about significant medical developments. It provides unbiased, evidence-based summaries from top journals, allowing users to read, listen, and earn CME credits in just 15 minutes. With features for offline access, easy bookmarking, and an updated media player, it offers a fast and effective way to engage with the latest research and treatment guidelines across various specialties.

## Rankings

- #840,909 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ebix.oakstone)