Concepts.ToolsUnderstand Clinical Concepts Instantly
Lookup, explore, and interpret medical terminologies right in your browser.
Built for researchers, clinicians, and data scientists working with observational health data.
Working with Clinical Concepts Shouldn't Be Complicated
Medical researchers and implementers face common challenges when working with standardized vocabularies:
Constant Context Switching
Jumping between websites, ATLAS, and ATHENA to look up concept information disrupts your workflow
Information Overload
Navigating complex hierarchies and relationships between medical concepts is time-consuming
Vocabulary Fragmentation
Translating between different medical coding systems requires multiple lookups
Research Inefficiency
Manually tracking concepts across papers and documentation slows down your work
These challenges cost valuable research time and can lead to misunderstandings or missed connections between important concepts.
Concepts.Tools — Your Standardized Vocabularies Companion
Concepts.Tools extension is a powerful browser extension that transforms how you work with concepts. It brings vocabulary information directly to you, wherever you're browsing.
Key Benefits
Instant Recognition
Identifies and highlights concepts on any webpage
Seamless Integration
Works within your existing workflow without disruption
Cross-Website Functionality
Functions consistently across research papers, forums, ATLAS, GitHub, and more
Offline Capability
Access previously viewed concept information even without an internet connection
Time-Saving
Eliminates constant switching between resources, saving hours of research time
Powerful Features
The Concepts.Tools extension provides essential functionality for anyone working with clinical concepts.
Concept Recognition
Automatic Highlighting
Concepts.Tools extension identifies and highlights concept codes on any webpage, making them immediately visible as you browse.
Smart Detection
Works with standard concept IDs and common vocabulary formats (SNOMED, RxNorm, LOINC, ICD10) without disrupting your reading experience.
Instant Lookup
One-Click Information
Simply click on any highlighted concept to view its details in a clean, non-intrusive popup.
Comprehensive Details
Access concept name, domain, vocabulary source, and concept class without leaving your current page.
Vocabulary Reference
Core Vocabularies
Full support for SNOMED, RxNorm, LOINC, and ICD10 vocabularies in the free version.
Concept Relationships
View immediate parents and children in the concept hierarchy to understand context and relationships.
Validity Information
Clearly see concept validity dates and standard concept status to ensure you're using current terminology.
Search Functionality
Quick Concept Search
Easily search for concepts by name or code directly from the extension.
Domain Filtering
Filter search results by domain (condition, drug, procedure, etc.) to find exactly what you need.
Search History
Access your recently viewed concepts for quick reference without repeating searches.
OHDSI ATHENA Integration
Jump directly to concepts in ATHENA for more detailed exploration when needed.
Simple to Use, Powerful Results
Step 1: Install
Install the extension from your preferred browser's extension store with just a few clicks.
Step 2: Browse
Continue your normal browsing activities on any website, including research papers, OHDSI forums, or ATLAS.
Step 3: Discover
Ask Concepts.Tools to identify and highlight concepts as you browse, making them instantly visible.
Step 4: Explore
Click on any highlighted concept to view detailed information in a clean, non-intrusive popup.
Performance & Privacy
Concepts.Tools is designed with performance in mind. The extension works efficiently in the background without slowing down your browsing experience. All concept data is stored locally on your device, ensuring your privacy and enabling offline functionality.
Made for Everyone Working with Standardized Health Data
From researchers to developers, Concepts.Tools streamlines how you understand and use clinical concepts.
Clinical Researchers
Challenge:
Cross-referencing concepts across papers and vocabularies.
Solution:
Instantly highlights and explains terms in context.
Benefit:
Saves time and improves understanding across studies.
Vocabulary Specialists
Challenge:
Tracking concept validity and changes over time.
Solution:
Displays validity, status, and hierarchy at a glance.
Benefit:
Easier vocabulary management with reliable context.
ETL Developers
Challenge:
Switching between tools and vocabularies while mapping.
Solution:
Shows concept info right in your current workflow.
Benefit:
Fewer errors and faster mapping development.
Newcomers & Students
Challenge:
Steep learning curve with Standardized Vocabularies.
Solution:
On-the-spot concept info while reading docs or forums.
Benefit:
Smoother onboarding and faster concept mastery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Concepts.Tools? Find answers to common questions below.
Concepts.Tools is a browser extension that automatically identifies and provides information about OHDSI concepts as you browse the web. It helps researchers, implementers, and clinicians work more efficiently with standardized medical vocabularies.
Yes! It's completely free and includes concept recognition, lookup functionality, core vocabulary support, and search capabilities.
Concepts.Tools supports all license-free OHDSI Standardized Vocabularies including SNOMED, RxNorm, LOINC, and ICD10.
Concepts.Tools extension prioritizes your privacy. All search history data is stored locally on your device, and no browsing data is collected or transmitted. Usage analytics are strictly opt-in and anonymous.
Concepts.Tools extension works with all major browsers including Chrome, Firefox and Edge. We recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser for optimal performance.
We welcome feedback! You can report issues or request features through our Feedback page.
About Concepts.Tools
The Story
Concepts.Tools was born from the real challenges faced by OHDSI community members working with standardized medical vocabularies. As active users, we experienced firsthand the friction of constantly switching between resources to understand concepts in context.
This tool was created to solve our own pain points and are now making it available to the entire community. Our mission is to make working with standardized medical terminology more intuitive and efficient for everyone.
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