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 Heart Association - Cholesterol
The Association provides an extensive amount of information about cholesterol - the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol, healthy levels, common misconceptions, and much more.
Centers for Disease Control - Cholesterol
The CDC has compiled a concise fact sheet listing the highlights of having a healthy cholesterol level.
MayoClinic.com - High Blood Cholesterol
The staff of the Mayo Clinic has created this site that covers the topics of signs & symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment, prevention, and complications.
MedlinePlus - Cholesterol
Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include an overview, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, prevention/screening, nutrition, disease management, specific conditions and clinical trials.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - Cholesterol
Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Information included - illustrations, alternative names, function, food sources and recommendations.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - High Cholesterol
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, research and resources.