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PATHFINDER - Diseases
Below you will find web sites, databases and MC library print materials to help you in your research on this topic.Suggested Reference Resources:
The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (6 vols.)
Human diseases and disorders (4 vols.)
Magill's Medical Guide (3 vols.)
Mapping Epidemics : A Historical Atlas of Disease
Notable Scientists from 1900 to the Present (5 vols.)
Sick! : Diseases and Disorders, Injuries and Infections (4 vols.)
World Book Encyclopedia (22 vols.)The MC library also has individual books on many diseases. Search the Card Catalog to see if there is a book that covers your topic.
Suggested Web Sites:
Global Health Reporting
Data and news regarding "HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases and conditons.Mayo Clinic
Comprehensive overview of many diseases and conditions. Searchable. Look here first.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. government sponsored site.Medline Plus from the U.S. National Library of Medicine
Locate information within this site by clicking on the box containing the first letter of the disease you are researching.National Center for Biotechnology Information
Look here for the DNA nucleotide sequence of your disease.WebMDHealth
Get background and health information on a variety of diseases & conditions. Searchable.Suggested Databases:
Electric Library
Follow this path within ELibrary to access information on Diseases:
Choose: Topics-> Science-> Health Science-> Illness & DiseaseWorld History Online
Some of your diseases will have historical significance. You may also find biographical information on scientists.
