CCAC Libraries - Databases A to Z

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Provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more. Created by the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE uses MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) indexing with tree, tree hierarchy, subheadings and explosion capabilities to search citations from over 4,800 current biomedical journals. Provided by EBSCOhost.

Arthritis: A list of annotated websites recommended by CCAC librarians.

American Academy of Orthopeadic Surgeons - Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Injury): The Academy provides an overview of the condition, including how it occurs, treatment and special considerations.
American Society for Surgery of the Hand - Brachial Plexus Injury (Erb's Palsy): The four types of injuries are described along with treatment and causes of the condition.
Brachial Plexus Palsy Center: Founded in 1991, and sponsored by the St. Louis Children's Hospital, this site provides extensive information in the treatment and diagnosis of the condition.
Emedicine - Brachial Plexus Injuries, Traumatic: This is an extremely comprehensive site that covers many areas of the disorder including an introduction, indications, relevant anatomy, workup information, treatment and more.
Mayo Clinic - Brachial Plexus Injuries: The Clinic's site provides a brief overview of the types of nerve damage that the brachial plexus may sustain.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - NINDS Brachial Plexus Injuries Information Page: The NINDS is a leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the nervous system and brain. It supplies basic layman's information about brachial plexus disorder and provides links to additional information.
United Brachial Plexus Network: The Network offers a layman's "quick & dirty" approach to the information they provide; that includes an explanation of the injury, causes and treatment.

American College of Rheumatology - Tendonitis/Bursitis: The College is comprised of physicians, scientists, and health professionals - their goal is to improve the care of people who have musculoskeletal disorders.
eMedicine.com - Bursitis: eMedicine.com provides current information to both professionals and patients. Articles are peer reviewed and discuss aspects of the condition that include the history, types of bursitis, the causes and laboratory studies.
MayoClinic.com - Bursitis: The staff of the Mayo Clinic have created this site that covers the topics of signs & symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment and more.
MedlinePlus - Bursitis: Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include Anatomy/Physiology, Diagnosis/Symptoms, and Treatment as well as a list of organizations and directories.
MyOptumHealth.com - Bursitis: This site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of symptoms, signs & tests, complications, treatment, causes, incidence, risk factors and prevention.

Arthritis Research Campaign - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: ARC provides a 5 page treatment, with illustrations, of carpal tunnel syndrome, presented in layman's terms.
Medline Plus - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: This site provides links to information dealing with clinical trials, prevention/screening, pictures, treatment, statistics and more.
MyOptumHealth.com - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: This site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of symptoms, signs & tests, complications, treatment, causes, incidence, risk factors and prevention.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 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 of carpal tunnel syndrome, diagnostic criteria, treatment options, research and resources.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?: The American Physical Therapy Association has produced this detailed, graphic brochure providing information on carpal tunnel syndrome as well as other common ailments and the role the physical therapist plays in their treatment.
womenshealth.gov - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A project of the Department of Health and Human Services, 4 Women.gov answers general questions regarding carpal tunnel syndrome.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Dupuytren's Contracture: The AAOS provides basic information about the condition, including who is at risk, the signs and symptoms and what to expect form surgery.
Better Health Channel - Dupuytren's Contracture: The Better Health Channel provides a layman's treatment of the condition including symptoms, causes, occupational therapy and surgical techniques.
Dupuytren's Contracture: The strength of this site is the provided diagrams, several in motion, that illustrate the effects of the disorder.
Hand University - A Patient's Guide to Dupuytren's Contracture: This site provides information to help understand how the condition develops, how the condition will progress and how to measure that progression, as well as what treatments are available.

American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association: The AFSA is a non profit organization whose primary goal is to fund research for the causes and cures of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Their web site offers access to research report, updates and resources.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Hope and Help for Daily Living: The American Occupational Therapy Association has complied tip sheets for various conditions with which occupational therapists work. Topics discussed at this site include the outlook for sufferers, developing a healthy plan, good nutrition, how to manage stress, how to manage pain, how to improve sleep and occupational therapy's role.
MyOptumHealth.com - Fibromyalgia: This site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of symptoms, signs & tests, complications, treatment, causes, incidence, risk factors and prevention.
National Fibromyalgia Association: Formerly known as the National Fibromyalgia Awareness Campaign, the NFA is dedicated to raising the awareness of the disease and improving treatment for those afflicted with Fibromyalgia. Their site provides a helpful online newsletter, access to clinical trials and additional links.
National Fibromyalgia Research Association: Founded in 1992, the NFRA is dedicated to finding a cure for Fibromyalgia through education and treatment. Access to diagnostic criteria, scientific abstracts and an informational guide are provided at their web site.
National Fibromyalgia Partnership, Inc.: The NFP is committed to making accurate and timely information on Fibromyalgia available to everyone in an effort to bring about the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Medline Plus - Myasthenia Gravis: Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include an overview, how to cope, diagnosis/symptoms, disease management, nutrition, research, specific conditions/aspects and treatment.
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America: Based in Minneapolis, MGFA is a non profit organization dedicated to patient services. The Foundation offers information, hard copy and video, through their site.
Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania: The MGA offers information, services, and educational materials at their site.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Myasthenia Gravis Fact Sheet: This site contains much of the same information available in the three page NINDS Information Page; however, the fact sheet is six pages long.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Myasthenia Gravis Information Page: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is a leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the nervous system and brain. It supplies basic layman's information about myasthenia gravis and provides links to additional information.

MedlinePlus - Muscular Dystrophy: Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include clinical trials, coping, diagnosis/symptoms, research, specific conditions/aspects, treatment and genetics.
Muscular Dystrophy Association: The MDA is a partnership between scientists and citizens who want to find a cause, treatment and cure for the neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. Their site offers access to various publications, information on related diseases and research. A Spanish option is provided.
MyOptumHealth.com - Muscular Dystrophy: This site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of symptoms, signs & tests, complications, treatment, causes, incidence, risk factors and prevention.
Parent Project - Muscular Dystrophy: Founded in 1994 by parents of children with Duchenne and Becker MD, the Project identifies promising research, insures that the latest information is available and collaborates with other International organizations. Their site includes access to breaking news, research, treatment & care, legislative action and resources.

Osteoporosis: A list of annotated websites recommended by CCAC librarians.

InteliHealth - Post Polio Syndrome: The information at this site is reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School. The disease is discussed in layman's terms and covers topics such as symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration and prognosis.
March of Dimes - Polio & March of Dimes - Post Polio Syndrome: Established by Franklin Roosevelt in 1938, the March of Dimes provided the funding that produced the Salk vaccine in 1955. Their site provides a Quick Reference and Fact Sheet about polio.
MedlinePlus - Polio and Post Polio Syndrome: Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include an overview, clinical trials, diagnosis, prevention/screening and specific conditions.
Post Polio Health International: This organization actively supports education, research and networking within the post-polio community. Their education section provides a wealth of information including access to selected articles from Post-Polio Health, excerpts from books - available in languages other than English.
Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation: Warm Springs, Georgia was the Little White House of the Roosevelt Administration. FDR went there frequently for the healing power of the water; he eventually bought the then Meriwether Inn and formed the Foundation which has since been a leader in rehabilitation. (For more background see the HBO movie Warm Springs starring Kenneth Branaugh)
World Health Organization - Polio Eradication: The World Health Organization began aggressively fighting polio in 1988- this article discusses the progress that has been made.

Association for Repetitive Motion Syndrome: ARMS, a non profit organization, provide assistance to workers injured by or at risk from repetitive motion syndromes. They also assist employers, worker compensation specialists and health care professionals using the internet, the telephone and information packets.
BUPA - Repetitive Strain Injury: This site provides a simple, yet comprehensive treatment of repetitive strain injury. It examines the diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of the condition.
Computer Related Repetitive Strain Injury: The author of this site is not a health care professional, but he does provide some very informative tips and suggestions about RSI. His main premise is that RSI can be prevented far easier than it can be cured.
Taking Care of Your Hand, Wrist and Elbow: The American Physical Therapy Association has produced this detailed, graphic brochure providing information on RSI as well as other common ailments and the role the physical therapist plays in their treatment.

Health A to Z - Scolisis: 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, alternative treatment, prognosis and prevention.
National Scoliosis Foundation: Created in 1976, the NSF is involved in all aspects of scoliosis support, including early detection, treatment and pain management. Their focus is on promoting public awareness, providing accurate information and encouraging research.
The Scoliosis Association: This site is primarily a nonmedical support group; access to twenty-two chapters is provided.
Scoliosis Research Society: Founded in 1966, the SRS is an international society that has committed itself to research and education in spinal deformities. Under the section "Patients /Public Information" is a detailed In "Depth Review of Scoliosis".

American College of Rheumatology - Tendinitis/Bursitis: The College is comprised of physicians, scientists, and health professionals - their goal is to improve the care of people who have musculoskeletal disorders.
emedicine - Tendinitis: eMedicine.com provides current information to both professionals and patients. Articles are peer reviewed and discuss aspects of the condition that include the causes, signs & symptoms, home care, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Health A to Z - Tendinitis: 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, alternative treatment, prognosis and prevention.
MayoClinic.com - Tendinitis: A basic primer on tendinitis covering the areas of signs & symptoms, causes, risk factors, when to seek medical advice, screening & diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention and self care.
MedlinePlus - Tendinitis: Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include Anatomy/Physiology, Diagnosis/Symptoms, and Treatment as well as a list of organizations and directories.
Tendinosis.org: The author is a tendinitis sufferer who had to quit his job because of the condition. The author has kept up with research and treatments; his approach is that the condition can be prevented much easier than it can be cured.