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
- Health A to Z - Cold Sore
- 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 definition, description, causes & symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention.
- KidsHealth for Kids - Coping with Cold Sores
- Geared to children, this site provides an explanation of what a cold sore is, the causes of them, how to prevent and treat them.
- MayoClinic.com - Cold Sores
- This comprehensive site provides information in the areas of an overview, signs & symptoms, causes, complications, treatment and self care.
- MedlinePlus - Herpes labialis (oral herpes simplex)
- This site provides more in depth coverage of the condition; it also offers pictures and embedded links.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Cold Sores
- UPMC's information is given under the topics of an overview, diagnosis, treatment options, research and resources.