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: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center - Frequently Asked Questions
- The frequently asked questions section of this site provides concise information on both of the causes of IBD - Crohn's Disease and Colitis.
- KidsHealth for Kids - Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- This site is very extensive due to the embedded links throughout. It explains the condition in language geared to children.
- KidsHealth for Parents - Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Explanations for the cause, signs & symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the condition are provided geared toward parents; imbedded links provide a wealth of information.
- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- The site provides an explanation of the two causes of IBD - Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis; information on who is most likely to contract IBD, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment is also provided.
- womenshealth.gov - Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- This is a very large site exploring the differences and similarities between Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis - the two causes of IBD; information on treatment, prevention and causes of the disorder is provided.
- MayoClinic.com - Ulcerative Colitis
- This comprehensive site provides information in the areas of an overview, signs & symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening & diagnosis, complications, treatment, self care and coping skills.
- MedlinePlus - Ulcerative Colitis
- Medline packs this site with information covering all aspects of the condition an overview, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, specific conditions, disease management, clinical trials, research, anatomy/physiology; there are also specific headings for children, teenagers and women.
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - Ulcerative Colitis
- This site provides more in depth coverage of the condition; it also offers pictures and embedded links.
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse - Ulcerative Colitis
- The NDDIC provides layman's information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, therapy and research of the condition.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Ulcerative Colitis
- UPMC's information is given under the topics of an overview, diagnosis, treatment options, research and additional resources.
- ehealthMD - Crohn's Disease
- This is an extensive site, although it doesn't appear to be at first. Numerous links in the sidebar provide access to layman's information; definitions of terms are provide where ever there is an arrow symbol.
- Health A to Z - Crohn's Disease
- 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 about the condition in layman's terms.
- Health A to Z Encyclopedia - Crohn's Disease
- The encyclopedia provides comprehensive information about the condition; areas covered include a definition, a description, causes & symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
- MayoClinic.com - Crohn's Disease
- This comprehensive site provides information in the areas of signs & symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening & diagnosis, complications, treatment, self care and coping skills.
- MedlinePlus - Crohn's Disease
- 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 a layman's definition and a link to information about Crohn's Disease.
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse - Crohn's Disease
- The Clearinghouse provides concise information for the layman about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications and treatment of the condition.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Crohn's Disease
- 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, diagnosis, treatment options and research.