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
- Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center - Conjunctivitis
- The Clinic's common sense approach to the condition answers many frequently asked questions about the symptoms and treatment, as well as ways to relieve symptoms and prevent the spread of the infection.
- Health A to Z - Conjunctivitis
- 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 a definition, causes & symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention.
- Kids Health for Parents - Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- This site is quite extensive and comprehensive covering areas like signs & symptoms, contagiousness, prevention, duration and treatment. Links to related areas are embedded throughout the page.
- MayoClinic.com - Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
- The staff of the Mayo Clinic has compiled an extensive amount of information, covering the areas of signs & symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening & diagnosis, treatment, prevention and self care.
- Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy - Red Eye (Pink Eye)
- The Merck Manual is highly respected in the medical field; the different types of conjunctivitis are explained, as well as their symptoms and treatments.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- 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 information about the condition including an overview, diagnosis, treatment, research and additional resources.