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Getting Started
There are many different resources, both in the library and on the web, that can help you find good health information. Different resources meet different information needs. This chart can help you organize your thoughts and determine which resource is most likely to have the information that you need.
Books
Books will give you an overview of your disease. While they may not be the most current resource available, they are a good starting point and will likely direct you to other sources. In addition, searching the library catalog can help you find government resources to help understand the epidemiology and and burden of disease.
Search for Books
Use the library's catalog, POLAR, to find books, e-books and media materials.
POLAR - Library Online Catalog
Library Databases and Journals
- Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition This link opens in a new windowIndex, abstracts, and full text scholarly articles focusing on many medical disciplines, particularly nursing and allied health. Also includes AHFS Consumer Medication Information, which covers generic drug patient education sheets.
- Health Source: Consumer Edition This link opens in a new windowInformation on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health.
The New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA are well-respected medical journals that provides articles on diseases and treatment.
Recommended Web Sites
- CDC - Center for Disease ControlCDC is the national public health agency of the United States.
- Diseases and ConditionsInformation on diseases and conditions from Cleveland Clinic.
- Diseases and ConditionsInformation on diseases and conditions from the Mayo Clinic.