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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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
American Celiac Disease Alliance
This extensive site provides information about the symptoms of the disease as well as its diagnosis and treatment.
American College of Gastroenterology - Celiac Disease
The College answers such questions as how common is the disease, who is affected by it, what are the symptoms, how is it diagnosed and treated.
MayoClinic.com - Celiac Disease
This comprehensive site provides information in the areas of an overview, signs & symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening & diagnosis, complications, treatment, self care and coping skills.
MedlinePlus - Celiac Disease
Medline packs this site with information covering all aspects of the condition an overview, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, nutrition, specific conditions, clinical trials and research, as well as sections for children and teenagers.
MedlinePlus Encyclopedia - Celiac Disease
This site provides more in depth coverage of the condition; it also offers pictures and embedded links.
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse - Celiac Disease
The NDDIC provides layman's information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and complications of the condition.
TeensHealth - Celiac Disease
Embedded links provide access to a lot of information about celiac disease - causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and a section about food dos and don'ts.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Celiac Disease
UPMC's information is given under the topics of an overview, diagnosis, treatment options, research and resources.