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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.