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- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Credo Reference
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Contains dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, thesauri,
encyclopedias, quotations and atlases, plus a wide range or subject-specific
titles covering everything from accounting to zoology. Provides access to the
full text of hundreds of highly regarded and popular reference sources. Provided
by Credo.
Lexi-PALS Drug Guide
Enter the drug name in EBSCO search box.
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Contains frequently updated consumer drug information sheets for medications and immunizations. Searched via "Health Source: Consumer Edition." Provided by EBSCOhost.
Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary
Select "Medical Dictionary" from menu at top of page.
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Provides the full text of the popular dictionary. Searched via "Health Source: Consumer Edition." Provided by EBSCOhost.
Academic Search Premier
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Provides full text for more than 4,650 journals, including full text for more than 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles. Provided by EBSCOhost.
MasterFILE Premier
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Provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books and 164,424 primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of 440,207 photos, maps & flags. Provided by EBSCOhost.
CINAHL FullText
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Provides full text for more than 600 journals indexed in CINAHL and is the world's most comprehensive source of full text for nursing & allied health journals. Contains full text for many of the most used journals in the CINAHL index - with no embargo. Full-text coverage dates back to 1981. Provided by EBSCOhost.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
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Provides access to nearly 80 full text, consumer health magazines on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Provided by EBSCOhost.
Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition
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Provides nearly 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines; also features the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide, which covers 1,300 generic drug patient education sheets with more than 4,700 brand names. Provided by EBSCOhost.
MEDLINE
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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.
- AIDS / HIV
- A list of annotated websites recommended by CCAC librarians.
- American Burn Association
- The ABA's 35,000 memberships includes doctors, nurses, therapists, researchers,
social workers and firefighters. Their publication section provides detailed
information on burns and their treatment.
- MedlinePlus - Burns
- 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, prevention/screening, research, specific conditions/aspects, treatment and
statistics.
- MyOptumHealth.com - Burns
- This site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of symptoms, signs & tests,
complications, treatment, causes, incidence, risk factors and prevention.
- Cancer
- A list of annotated websites recommended by CCAC librarians.
- Centers for Disease Control - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- The CDC is the federal agency for protecting the safety and health of people. Their
CFS page gives detailed information about the disease including treatment, support
groups and program updates.
- Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America
- Working to speed the pace of research, the CFIDS Association of America is the nation's
leading charitable organization dedicated to ending the suffering of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Information about the disease, what's new and tips for coping are provided at their web site.
- MyOptumHealth.com - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- This site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of symptoms, signs & tests,
complications, treatment, causes, incidence, risk factors and prevention.
- Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Tables of Content and abstracts starting with 1998 editions are available.
- Diabetes
- A list of annotated websites recommended by CCAC librarians.
- Alliance for Lupus Research
- The Alliance's sole purpose is to fund research to cure lupus; every dollar donated
goes to research funding. Their site provides research updates, frequently asked
questions, events and information about the Alliance.
- Lupus Alliance of America
- Comprised of affiliates, the LAA develops and distributes resources aimed at improving
the lives of those affected by lupus. Their site provides an extensive amount of
information about the disease as well as a "lupus quiz".
- Lupus Foundation of America
- Staffed primarily by volunteers, the LFA works to improve the diagnosis and treatment of
lupus, as well as supporting those affected and their families. The myriad of information
supplied is organized into four categories: education, support, research and what's new.
- Lupus Research Institute
- The LRI was created to find the cause, treatment and cure for lupus. The FAQs heading
provides information in layman's format.
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - Handout on Health : Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
- Sponsored by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases,
extensive information on lupus - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and current
research - is available at this site.
- breastcancer.org - Arm Lymphedema
- This site provides information about the lymphedema that can occur after breast
cancer treatment. Areas of information include prevention, symptoms & diagnosis,
treatment, emotional effects, long term care, FAQs and more.
- emedicine.com - Lymphedema
- Extremely comprehensive and detailed, this site provides access to information about
the frequency, etiology, pathophysiology, relevant anatomy and treatment of the
condition.
- Health A to Z - Lymphedema
- 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, description,
causes & symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention.
- Imaginis the Breast Cancer Resource
- Imaginis address the issue of Lymphedema as it relates to breast cancer patients who
have had axillary lymph node removal; 15 to 20% of these people will develop Lymphedema.
- National Cancer Institute - Lymphedema (PDQ)
- The NCI provides information on Lymphedema in the form of an introduction, overview,
management and complications.
- National Lymphedema Network (NLN)
- The NLN's primary focus is on disseminating information about the disorder. The section
on "What is Lymphedema?' is particularly helpful.
- University of Michigan Health Systems - Lymphedema
- The U. of M provides a quick and dirty layman's overview of the disorder.
- Health A to Z - Sjogren's Syndrome
- 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
and prognosis.
- Lupus Foundation of America - Sjogren's Syndrome and Lupus
- Staffed primarily by volunteers, the LFA works to improve the diagnosis and treatment
of Sjogren's, as well as supporting those affected and their families. The site
provides an introduction to Sjogren's, as well as a description, symptoms, treatment
and prognosis.
- MedlinePlus - Sjogren's Syndrome
- MEDLINE Plus takes its information from the National Library of Medicine. Information
provided at this site includes an overview, clinical trials, diagnosis and research.
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - Questions and Answers about Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sponsored by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases,
extensive information on Sjogren's Syndrome - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and
current research - is available at this site.
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - NINDS Sjogren's Syndrome 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 Sjogren's Syndrome and provides links to additional information.
- Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation
- Founded in 1983, the SSF is a voluntary health agency that provides practical and
coping information that minimizes the effects of Sjogren's. This site answers questions
about diagnosis, treatment and more.
- Mayo Clinic.com - Difficulty Swallowing
- The Mayo Clinic provides information on signs & symptoms, causes, risk factors,
screening & diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention and coping skills.
- MedlinePlus - Swallowing Disorders
- MEDLINE Plus takes its information from the National Library of Medicine. Information
provided at this site includes an overview, clinical trials, diagnosis and research.
- National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders - Dysphagia
- Part of the National Institutes of Health, the NIDCD works to find new information that
will help prevent, detect, diagnose and treat communication disorders. Their site discusses
the causes, treatment and occurrence of dysphasia (swallowing disorders).
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - NINDS Swallowing Disorders 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 swallowing disorders
and provides links to additional information.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Dysphagia
- UPMC is the area's leading health care center and one of the largest nonprofit health care
systems in the United States. Information about diagnosis, treatment options, research
and resources is provided.