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.