Books & Audio-Visual
- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
General Web Sites
- Arthritis Health Center
- WEB MD Health provides a gathering of news articles covering the latest information about arthritis and its treatment. Also, there is a link to "Understanding Arthritis From the Cleveland Clinic".
- Arthritis Foundation
- This site provides everything you want to know about arthritis, including local programs and events and the current issue of Arthritis Today.
- Exercise and Arthritis
- Information on exercise is provided here - how it helps arthritis, what types of exercise to do, and exercises for specific parts of the body.
- Health A to Z - Arthritis
- 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. Many of the articles presented at this site are peer reviewed.
- Managing and Preventing Arthritis
- Canada's OT Resource site provides statistical facts about arthritis as well as occupational therapy strategies about joint protection and modifying environments.
- MedlinePlus - Arthritis
- The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health have compiled a comprehensive list of links to reputable medical and government sites.
- Relieving Arthritis
- The American Occupational Therapy Association has complied tip sheets for various conditions with which occupational therapists work. They address such areas as what an occupational therapist can do, what the person affected can do, and where to find more information.
- Tips for Living Well
- At the bottom of the page, click on any of the 8 topics provided to gain access to helpful ideas about making everyday life better.
- Types of Arthritis
- The Arthritis Society of Canada provides general information, diagnosis, signs and treatment for 23 types of arthritis.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Arthritis
- 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. The information at this site is divided between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and covers diagnosis, treatment options, research, FAQ's and resources.
- Arthritis Foundation - Rheumatoid Arthritis
- The Arthritis Foundation provides an overview of the condition, covering topics that include the symptoms, causes, effects and treatment.
- Health A to Z - Rheumatoid Arthritis
- 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 description, causes & symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention.
- Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center - Rheumatoid Arthritis
- The Center offers information in the areas of clinical presentation, treatment, pathophysiology, an activity minder and diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines.
- MayoClinic.com - Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Prepared by the Mayo Clinic staff, this site provides information about signs, symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, treatment, self care and more.
- MedlinePlus - Rheumatoid Arthritis
- 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 an overview, treatment, clinical trials, specific conditions, disease management, nutrition, research and more.
- American Academy of Orthopeadic Surgeons - Juvenile Arthritis Part I & American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Juvenile Arthritis Part II
- The Academy has amassed an extensive amount of information dealing with juvenile arthritis - diagnosis, tests and imaging, risk factors, symptoms, treatment options, medications, therapy, and a complete description of the three types of JA.
- Arthritis Foundation - Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- The Arthritis Foundation provides a layman's overview of the condition and more detailed information of the three types of JRA.
- Health A to Z - Juvenile Arthritis
- 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, a description, causes & symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention.
- MedlinePlus - Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- 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 an overview, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, clinical trials, specific conditions, nutrition, disease management and research.
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - Questions & Answers about Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- NIAMS provides information on a variety of topics about juvenile arthritis - causes, diagnosis, symptoms, limitation of activities - in layman's language.
- Penn State Children's Hospital - Juvenile Arthritis
- The health care reviewers at the hospital have compiled a comprehensive, quick reference guide to the condition.
- American Academy of Family Physicians - Osteoarthritis - Diagnosis and Therapeutic Considerations
- This site is an article from the American Family Physician, a peer reviewed journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians. It discusses the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and therapeutic conditions of the disease.
- Arthritis Foundation - Disease Center: Osteoarthritis
- Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, this site provides information about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of osteopososis.
- Health A to Z - Osteoarthritis
- 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 description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, patient education, medications, physical therapy, surgery and more.
- Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center - Osteoarthritis
- The Center offers information in the areas of clinical presentation, treatment, pathophysiology as well as diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines.
- MedlinePlus - Osteoarthritis
- 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 the latest news, an overview, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, clinical trials, specific conditions, prevention/screening, disease management, rehabilitation and research.
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - Handout on Health - Osteoarthritis
- NIAMS provides an extensive treatment on aspects of osteoarthritis - its diagnosis, treatment, effects, basics about joints and pain, and current research.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Osteoarthritis
- 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 of osteoarthritis, diagnosis, treatment options, research and resources.