Books & Audio-Visual
AlleyCat
Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
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some Clinical Reference Systems EBSCOhost info
yes Credo Reference - Medicine Credo info
yes Lexi-PALS Drug Guide
Enter the drug name in EBSCO search box.
EBSCOhost info
yes Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary
Select "Medical Dictionary" from menu at top of page
EBSCOhost info
Magazine & Journal Articles
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yes Academic Search Premier EBSCOhost info
yes MasterFILE Premier EBSCOhost info
yes CINAHL FullText EBSCOhost info
yes Health Source: Consumer Edition EBSCOhost info
yes Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition EBSCOhost info
some MEDLINE EBSCOhost info
Web Sites
Encourage Connection - Useful Guidelines for Helping the Recovering Agoraphobic in your Life
This site is geared toward the partners or caregivers of a suffer; it offers advice about what to say and what not to say.
familydoctor.org - Panic Disorder: Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia
This site answers common questions about the condition - it describes the symptoms that occur during an attack, if medication and/or counseling will help, and how long treatment may take.
Health A to Z - Agoraphobia
Developed by health care professionals, Health A to Z's goal is to educate consumers through the use of online health programs, information and technology. Using information from the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, their site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of a definition, causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - Agoraphobia
Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include a definition, symptoms, signs & tests, treatment, complications and prevention.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Agoraphobia
Ranked "best of the best" in U.S. News & World Reports best hospitals honor role for five consecutive years, UPMC is the leading health care system in Western Pennsylvania. Their page provides access to an overview, diagnosis, treatment options and research.