CONSUMER HEALTH
Use the resources below to find reliable information on the topic of consumer health. The books, videos, CD-ROMS and periodicals are located in the MWCC Library. The web resources are available from any location with Internet access. The MWCC databases are available directly at the library, and remotely with a valid MWCC Library barcode number - if you are not sure of your number, please ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask a librarian.
Reference Books | How to search for books
How to search for articles
Recommended Web Resources
Reference Books - these are some of the books located in the Reference section of the Library. They may be used only in the Library.
Stress A-Z : a sourcebook for facing everyday challenges / Ada P. Kahn.
Ref QP82.2 .S8 K34 1998
Consumer health information source book / edited by Alan M. Rees
Ref. RA766 .C66 2003
The encyclopedia of men's health / Glenn S. Rothfeld and Deborah S. Romaine
Ref RA777.8 .R68 2005
The new Harvard guide to women's health/ Karen J. Carlson, Stephanie A. Eisenstat, Terra Ziporyn
Ref RA778 .C2164 2004
Women's health concerns sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the medical and mental concerns of women, including maintaining health and wellness, gynecological concerns, breast health ... / edited by Amy L. Sutton
Ref RA778 .W7543 2004
Harrison's principles of internal medicine 16th ed. / Dennis Kasper, et al, editors.
Ref RC46 .H333 2005
Medical tests sourcebook : basic consumer health information about medical tests, including age-specific health tests, important health screenings and exams, home-use tests, blood and specimen tests, electrical tests, scope tests, genetic testing, and imaging tests, such as X-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, angiography, and nuclear medicine / Joyce Brennfleck Shannon, editor.
Ref RC71.3 .M447 2004
Encyclopedia of family health, 3rd ed. / David B. Jacoby, Robert M. Youngson
Ref RC81 .A2 E5 2004 v. 1 - v. 18
The Merck manual of medical information / Mark H. Beers, editor-in-chief ; Andrew J. Fletcher ... [et al.].
Desk Ref RC81 .M535 2003
Eating disorders : a reference sourcebook / Raymond Lemberg, editor, with Leigh Cohn.
Ref RC552.E18 C66 1999
Dental care and oral health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about dental care, including oral hygiene, dental visits, pain management, cavities, crowns, bridges, dental implants, and fillings, and other oral health concerns, such as gum disease, bad breath, dry mouth, genetic and developmental abnormalities, oral cancers, orthodontics, and temporomandibular disorders ... / edited by Amy L. Sutton.
Ref RK61 .O66 2003
USP DI / content prepared by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc
Ref RM300 .U833 2000 v.1 - v. 3
AIDS sourcebook : basic consumer health information about acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, featuring updated statistical data, reports on recent research and prevention initiatives, and other special topics of interest for persons living with AIDS, including new antiretroviral treatment options, strategies for combating opportunistic infections, information about clinical trials, and more ; along with a glossary of important terms and resouce listings for further help and information / edited by Karen Bellenir.
Ref RC607.A26 A3573 1999
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SEARCHING FOR BOOKS IN THE MWCC CATALOG
Keyword searches are effective ways to find information on a specific topic. For general consumer health information, try these keywords:
consumer health
popular medicine
self-care and popular
(your topic, such as chronic pain) and popular
The following books are located in the MWCC Circulating Collection, and may be checked out:
Can't live without it : the story of hemoglobin in sickness and in health / Loren Hazelwood
QP96.5 .H39 2001
The Doctors book of food remedies : the newest discoveries in the power of food to cure and prevent health problems, from aging and diabetes to ulcers and yeast infections / by Selene Y. Craig and the editors of Prevention Health Books
R733 .Y74 1998
Informed consent : a guide to the risks and benefits of volunteering for clinical trials / Kenneth Getz & Deborah Borfitz ; with a foreword by Paul Gelsinger.
R853.C55 .G48 2002
Betrayal of trust : the collapse of global public health / Laurie Garrett
RA441 .G37 2000
Natural health, natural medicine : a comprehensive manual for wellness and self-care / Andrew Weil RA776 .W417 1998
The promise of sleep : a pioneer in sleep medicine explores the vital connection between health, happiness, and a good night's sleep / William C. Dement and Christopher Vaughan.
RA786 .D43 2000
Breast cancer : society shapes an epidemic /[edited by] Anne S. Kasper and Susan J. Ferguson RC280.B8 K37 2000
Epilepsy and seizures : everything you need to know / Donald F. Weaver
RC372 .W43 2001
Hypnosis : medicine of the mind : a complete manual on hypnosis for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced practitioner / Michael D. Preston.
RC498 .P74 2001
Understanding asthma / Phil Lieberman.
RC591 .L54 1999
Women are not small men : life-saving strategies for preventing and healing heart disease in women / Nieca Goldberg
RC672 .G59 2002
The Center for Medical Consumers ultimate medical answerbook / Maryann Napoli, editor, and Carl Sherman
RC81 .C377 1995
Understanding hepatitis / James L. Achord.
RC848.H42 A26 2002
Managing the gift : alternative approaches for attention deficit disorder / Kevin Ross Emergy
RJ506.H9 E43 2000
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PERIODICALS
MWCC Library has the following periodicals in print:
(unless otherwise noted, periodicals are kept on the periodical shelves)
ACSM's health & fitness journal
Alcohol research & health : the journal of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Alternative therapies in health and medicine
Men's Health
Parents
Health
SEARCHING FOR ARTICLES
Searching online indexes is the best method of finding the most recent articles written on a topic. Indexes will lead you to article citations, which include the title and author of the article, the journal name, the volume number, and page number(s) of the article. Many of the online indexes also link directly to the full-text of the article. The following online databases, available from the Databases link at http://library.mwcc.edu, are excellent places to search for recent and past consumer health related articles. To access databases remotely, be sure to have your library registration number available. Ask the staff at the Circulation Desk (978-630-9125) if you are unsure of your number.
- Alt-Health Watch
- Biomedical Reference Collection
- Health Reference Center: Academic
- Medline
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RECOMMENDED WEB RESOURCES
GENERAL HEALTH TOPICS
- CDC Health Topics from A-Z
http://www.cdc.gov/health/Published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the A-Z Index provides detailed information on hundreds of diseases and public health topics. Examples of topics include asbestos, disease outbreaks and travelers, public health law, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), snake bites. Some information is available in Spanish.
- ClinicalTrials.gov
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov
Developed by the National Library of Medicine, ClinicalTrials.gov provides information on thousands of clinical studies, including the study's purpose, eligibility requirements, location, and contact information.
- FirstGov for Consumers
http://www.consumer.gov/health.htm
Links to hundreds of specific health related pages within federal agencies, including the FDA, CDC, and NLM; clearly arranged and easy to navigate. Topics include "choosing quality healthcare," "exercise and fitness," "insurance," "mental health," and "travel health information."
- Healthfinder
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
A key resource for finding government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. healthfinder® links to carefully selected information and web sites from over 1,700 health-related organizations. Easy to navigate, with much information in English as well as Spanish.
- Health Information Brochures in Multiple Languages
http://medstat.med.utah.edu/library/refdesk/24lang.html
- Healthwindows jr.
http://www.healthwindows.org/
Designed for children, and commercial free, this site is a portal to information that kids need to stay healthy. Topics include safety, education, nutrition and wellness.
- KidsHealth!
http://www.kidshealth.org/
Health information for kids, teens, and parents, developed by the Nemours Foundation Center for Children's Health Media. Information is presented in an easy-to-understand and age-appropriate format. Topics include medical problems, emotions and behavior, growth and development. Many articles are also available in Spanish.
- MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/index.cfm
Comprehensive web site includes reliable and current information on health conditions, drugs, tools to manage good health, and Mayo Clinic publications.
- Medem
http://medem.com/MedLB/medlib_entry.cfm
Medem's Medical Library contains information on health conditions, therapies and health strategies, and health and society issues.
- MEDLINEPlus
http://medlineplus.gov/
MEDLINEplus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 600 diseases and conditions. Includes lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials.
- New York Online Access to Health
http://www.noah-health.org/
Developed by 4 library systems in New York City to deliver access to reliable and timely consumer health information; comprehensive, and easy to navigate.
- AIDS Education Global Information System
http://www.aegis.com/Comprehensive information about AIDS/HIV, for those affected by the epidemic. Provides daily news briefs from around the world, as well as links to a variety of sources for information on topics such as treatments, conference abstracts, legal resources, and support groups.
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
http://www.aaaai.org/
Non-commercial website with information for patients, physicians, and other health care providers. Special topics include news headlines, a "find-an-allergist" feature, pollen and mold counts. Some patient educational materials are available in Spanish.
- Alzheimer's Association
http://www.alz.org
Provides information for people with Alzheimer's, as well as caregivers, physicians and health care professionals, researchers, and the media; education and support for those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Includes a link to resources available in other languages, including Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Polish.
- American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org
Reliable information for those affected by diabetes. Topics include "all about diabetes," "nutrition and recipes," "diabetes research," "for parents and kids." Information is also available in Spanish.
- Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org
Easy to navigate and consumer oriented website, offering information for patients and families affected by arthritis. Resources include fact sheets, questions and answers, activites sponsored by the foundation, message boards for establishing networks of support for patients and caregivers. Much of the information is available in Spanish.
- Cancer.gov
http://www.cancer.gov/
Produced by the National Cancer Institute, this website provides cancer information, including definitions of types of cancers, treatments, methods of prevention, current research, and statistics. Information is also available in Spanish.
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
http://www.chadd.org/
Website providing information for individuals affected by AD/HD, and for caregivers to those affected. Provides educational materials, advocacy, support networks, and fact sheets produced by the organization (CHAAD). Information is also available in Spanish.
- Epilepsy Foundation
http://www.efa.org
Easy to navigate website providing good information for people with epilepsy, including information about the medical aspects and social aspects of living with epilepsy; includes current news regarding research and advocacy. Information available in Spanish.
- Mental Health Information Network
http://mhin.bu.edu/
Produced by the Boston University Medical Library, this excellent website can be utilized to find reliable resources for mental health, psychiatric disorders, physical health and illness, advocacy, housing, and supportive services, and social injustices and inequality resources on the Web.
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
http://www.rarediseases.org
Provides consumer-oriented information for over 1,000 rare diseases; includes synonyms for the disease, general discussion of the disease, and foundations, agencies and support groups that assist those affected by rare diseases.
- National Women's Health Information Center
http://www.4woman.gov
Information devoted specifically to women's health issues. Information is also available in Spanish, with limited information available in Chinese.
- Patient Care Partnership
http://www.hospitalconnect.com/aha/ptcommunication/partnership/index.html
Presented by the American Hospital Association, describes the quality of the health care environment that patients and physicians and other caregivers should expect. Information is available in many languages.
- Psych Central
http://psychcentral.com/grohol.htm
A directory of online resources, including articles, book reviews, chats, and news articles about mental health related topics.
- RXList: The Internet Drug Index
http://rxlist.com
Well done commercial website, offering information about drugs for patients and medical professionals; includes articles of interest. Includes a link to Taber's Online Medical Encyclopedia, although not all features of the encyclopedia are available without a subscription.
- SeniorHealth.gov
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/
Produced by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, this website provides access to information concerning the health of older adults. Included are descriptions of conditions affecting many older adults, such as arthritis, colorectal cancer, balance problems, and hearing loss.
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6/11/06
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