Anatomy & Physiology
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Diseases of the Human Body (eBook)
Explore human diseases and disorders from a patient's perspective.
Human Diseases and Conditions
Find information on 450 topics.
Davis's Diseases and Disorders
Find information on more than 240 diseases and disorders.
Crowley's an Introduction to Human Disease
Read a clear, well-illustrated explanation of the structural and functional changes associated with disease, the clinical manifestations of disease, and how to determine treatment
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (6th ed.)
Features information on over 2,050 medical topics, including diseases/disorders and tests/treatments.
Diseases of the Human Body (6th edition)
Gain insight on diseases and treatment options for the most common diseases and disorders.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Explore nursing-specific or nursing-focused topics.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders
Get a comprehensive and authoritative survey of topics covering a wide range of diseases, conditions, therapies, treatments, and other issues related to genetics and health.
Infectious Diseases & Conditions
The set contains 650 essays on all aspects of infectious diseases, including pathogens and pathogenicity, transmission, the immune system, vaccines, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and social concerns such as bioterrorism.
Communicable Diseases (eBook)
Explores the theory, epidemiology and control of communicable diseases, then systematically groups 353 diseases by their main means of transmission.
Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health, 2nd edition
Focuses on health crises affecting the public at large, chronic conditions, and social issues. Entries describe the origin and spread of the issue, public and government reaction and response, and treatments and preventive measures.
Red Book Atlas of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (eBook)
Aids in the diagnosis and treatment of more than 160 of the most commonly seen pediatric infectious diseases.
Salem Press Online: Health
Use this to: get clear explanations of medical conditions, mental health topics, and public health issues.
Find: easy-to-read encyclopedias covering diseases, medical treatments, human anatomy, wellness, health trends, and healthcare systems.
Great for: researching health topics for general classes, building foundational knowledge for nursing and allied health programs, or learning medical terminology and concepts for personal health awareness.
Gale eBooks
Use this to: explore Gale’s extensive eBook collection covering a wide range of medical and health subjects.
Find: eBooks, encyclopedias, and specialized reference sources
Great for: finding background information and foundational knowledge, accessing overviews of complex or highly debated topics, locating authoritative definitions and explanations, or utilizing built-in tools for reading and citing sources.
Credo Reference
Use this to: find reliable, citable background information
Find: reference entries from encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks to enhance your understanding.
Great for: getting started on a research project, developing and narrowing research topics, building foundational knowledge in any subject, understanding key concepts and terminology, or finding reputable background information.
eBook Collection
Use this to: explore a comprehensive range of academic eBooks.
Find: thousands of high-quality, full-text academic eBooks and digitized books.
Great for: accessing in-depth scholarly materials, obtaining authoritative resources for assignments, reading entire books online, downloading chapters for offline study, making notes directly within texts, or generating citations for research projects.
Use Government Sites for a Mix of Consumer Health and Clinical Info
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MedlinePlus **Find reliable consumer health information that links to other government information, including academic journals.
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Institutes at National Institute of Health (NIH)Connect with one of the NIH's 27 Institutes and Centers, each with a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems.
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Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Health Topics A-ZFind diseases and conditions.
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World Health Organization Health TopicsFind symptoms, treatment, fact sheets and Q&A.
Consult Open Access Manuals for Clinical Info
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Merck Manuals Professional VersionFind current medical information from a source trusted by clinicians and practitioners since 1899.
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StatPearls in PubMed- Add your search term to narrow down the results from this complete list of peer-reviewed articles.
- Generate a citation before you jump into the article.
- Click the "PubMed Central" link to get the full text.
Access Medical Research in Scholarly Journals
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CINAHL Ultimate This link opens in a new windowEnter keywords such as the drug or disease name. Add any specific information you seek.
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Health & Medicine (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new windowEnter keywords such as the drug or disease name. Add any specific information you seek.
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Nursing and Allied Health (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new windowEnter keywords such as the drug or disease name. Add any specific information you seek.
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Nursing & Allied Health Database This link opens in a new windowSearch by drug name - usually the generic name, disease/medical condition name, or other keywords.
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PubMed This link opens in a new windowEnter your keywords AND whatever information you seek.
Example 1: acetaminophen AND pharmacology
Example 2: measles AND etiology
Use Google Scholar to limit your Google search to academic and scholarly journal articles.
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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2025
See how providers solve practical bedside clinical issues without spending too much time on pathophysiology.
Lippincott Visual Nursing (4th ed.)
Check this image-rich guide to the clinical concepts and on-the-unit skills needed to treat the major common diseases.
Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions (7th ed.)
Get disease and disorder profiles from signs and symptoms to screening, diagnosis, & treatment options.
Diseases of the Human Body (7th edition)
Explore human diseases and disorders...from a patient's perspective!
Pathophysiology of Disease (8th ed.)
Review the essentials of pathophysiology covering all major organs and systems. .