General Resources
Acne
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Discusses the causes of acne, who is at risk to have acne, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options that are available.
AIDS
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A fact book on AIDS and HIV, written for young adults. Explores milestones in the history and treatment of AIDS including new drug therapies.
American Medical Association Family Medical Guide
Mortensen Library Reference RC81 .A543 2004
Anatomy of Exercise
Mortensen Library Reference GV461 .M36 2008
Cambridge Handbook of Age and Ageing
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Provides comprehensive, accessible and authoritative accounts of all the key topics in the field ranging from theories of ageing, to demography, physical aspects of ageing, mental processes and ageing, nursing and health care for older people, the social context of ageing, cross cultural perspectives, relationships, quality of life, gender, and financial and policy provision.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Older Adults
Mortensen Library Reference R733 .C65284 2006
Complete Health Resource - UXL
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Covers the causes symptoms, diagnoses, tests, treatments and prognoses of health problems; the main systems of the human body, including the circulatory system, the endocrine system, special senses and much more; and a detailed examination of nutrition, and medical and mental health issues.
Current Population Reports: (All Series)
[https://www.census.gov/main/www/cprs.html]
Full text of all Population Reports by the United States Government.
Current Population Reports: Consumer Income (Series P-60)
[https://www.census.gov/prod/www/population.html]
Full text of Consumer Income Reports by the United States Government.
Current Population Reports: Special Studies (Series P-23)
[http://www.census.gov/prod/www/population.html]
Full text of Population Special Reports by the United States Government.
Directory of Schools for Alternative and Complementary Health Care
Mortensen Library Reference R733 .D59 1998
Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco: Learning about Addictive Behavior
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Articles on the nature of addiction and its roots include advertising, genetics, families, and personal problems.
Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook
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Provides updated information about the health benefits of physical activity. It discusses the guidelines for physical activity in people of all ages and diverse fitness levels, including those with disabilities, chronic diseases, or other challenges
Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences
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Provides a comprehensive summary and evaluation of recent research on the social aspects of aging.
Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes
Mortensen Library Reference RM666.H33 H68 2004
Health care careers directory (American Medical Association)
Mortensen Library Reference R847 .D57 2012
Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants
Mortensen Library Reference SB107 .H47 1986
Key Concepts in Medical Sociology
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Provides a systematic and accessible introduction to medical sociology.
Key Concepts in Public Health
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Identifies key concepts used across the discipline of public health in order to give the reader a broad perspective of the core topics relevant to training and practice.
Lifestyle Market Analyst
Mortensen Library Reference HF5415.33.U6 L54
Manual of Toxicologic Emergencies
Mortensen Library Reference RA1224.5 .G63 2007
Merck Manual of Medical Information: Second Home Edition
[http://www.merckmanuals.com/Home]
Explains disorders, who is likely to get them, symptoms, how they're diagnosed, prevention, treatment, and prognosis
Mesothelioma: From Discovery to Treatment
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This short ebook offers insight into the history of mesothelioma, current treatment options, and the prognosis for patients.
Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements
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Provides the busy health care provider with detailed information for approximately 300 commonly used herbal products and natural supplements.
The Natural Pharmacy
Mortensen Library Reference RZ440 .N354 1999
The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health
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Complete information on women's health concerns, physical and behavioral.
Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
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Analyzes how nutrition has affected quality of life, health and fitness in various countries at different times in history.
Obesity
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Discusses causes, treatments, living with obesity, and research.
PDR for Herbal Medicines
Mortensen Library Reference RM666.H33 P37 2007
PDR for Nonprescription Drugs
Mortensen Library Reference RM671.A1 P48
Poisoning and Toxicology Handbook
Mortensen Library Reference RA1215 .P65 2008
Resumes for Health and Medical Careers
Career Services Shelves R690 .R48 2009
The Royal Society of Medicine: Medicines
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Containing many up-to-date descriptions of drugs, this is the most authoritative, comprehensive guide available.
SARS
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Discusses the symptoms and rapid infection rate, the initial cover-up by the Chinese government, and the response of health care workers and researchers from many nations.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Discusses the impact of STDs on individuals and society, the research for new cures and treatments, and methods to prevent the spread of STDs by altering sexual behavior.
State of Health Atlas: Mapping the Challenges and Causes of Disease
Mortensen Library Reference RA777.6 .O3 2008
West Nile Virus
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West Nile virus had never been seen in the Western Hemisphere before 1999. Now, it's everywhere in the United States. Find out more about this new health threat and what's being done about it.
Connecticut
Connecticut Municipal Profiles
Mortensen Library Reference HN79.C8 C6
Connecticut State Register and Manual
[http://www.ct.gov/sots/cwp/view.asp?a=3188&q=392636]
Interactive version of the "Blue Book" providing history, biographies, and directory information for state government and state congressional delegation from 1997. Have print in Mortensen Library Shelves JK3331 .A4
Dictionaries
The American Heritage Medical Dictionary
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Provides students, health care professionals, and general consumers interested in medical vocabulary with a comprehensive reference that reflects the most recent developments in medicine and health care delivery.
Black's Medical Dictionary
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Impressive medical dictionary for all Health Science practitioners.
Collins Dictionary of Medicine
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Covers all subjects required by current clinical and scientific medical practice.
The Complete Medicinal Herbal
The complete medicinal herbal
Mortensen Library Reference RM666.H33 O38 1993
Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients: Complete Information About the Harmful and Desirable Ingredients Found in Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals
Mortensen Library Reference [TP983.A55 W57 2005]
Dictionary of Health Insurance and Managed Care
Mortensen Library Reference RA413 .D53 2006
Dictionary of Medical Terms
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This dictionary provides the user with the basic vocabulary - from A to zymotic - currently being used in a wide range of healthcare situations.
Jablonski's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations
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Medical dictionary for important abbreviations.
Mosby’s Dictionary of Complementary & Alternative Medicine
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A comprehensive glossary of numerous terms and 500 illustrations, along with 24 appendices, useful for any health professional in today's medical field.
Pharmaceutical Medicine Dictionary
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Covers the gamut of pharmaceutical medicine from drug discovery, development, trials, regulatory approval and marketing.
Slee’s Health Care Terms
Mortensen Library Reference RA423 .S55 2008
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary
Comprised of concise, informative entries on all the most important terms in medicine. Mortensen Library Reference: R121 .T18 2013; Mortensen Library Shelves: R121 .T18 2013.
Webster's New World Medical Dictionary
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Invaluable resource that will help you make sense of confusing medical jargon, prepare for a doctor visit, or research treatment options.
Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia of Aging
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Encompasses all aspects of aging, covering a variety of disciplines including biology, medicine, economics, law psychology, sociology and history, and also explores related issues such as religion, spirituality, and ethics.
Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
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Search the full four volumes of the 2014 edition encyclopedia which presents recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases and medicinal uses for plants and herbs. Includes information on efficacy and analysis of acceptance by "traditional" doctors. UofH only.
Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science
Mortensen Library Reference HQ767.84 .E52 2005
Encyclopedia of Cancer (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
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Search the full two volumes of the 2010 edition encyclopedia which presents information on cancers, cancer drugs, treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures. UofH only.
Encyclopedia of Diets - Gale
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Covers topics such as dieting and popular diets, dietary concerns, nutritional basics, and the effects of a person's dietary choices on one's health.
Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
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Search the full two volumes of the 2010 edition encyclopedia which presents information on conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies. UofH only.
Encyclopedia of Medicine (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
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Search the full five volumes of the 2nd edition (2002) encyclopedia which presents information on medical disorders and concepts. Each article presents causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and related topics. UofH only.
Encyclopedia of Women's Health
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Informed by current health issues and health-care realities, the Encyclopedia offers readers practical information, historical aspects, and future directions, all meticulously researched and conveniently presented.
Mosby’s Handbook of Herbs and Natural Supplements
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With the increased usage of herbal therapies enjoyed by individuals, this handbook is packed with easy-to-find herbal information and is a must-have for any clinician.
The Royal Society of Medicine health encyclopedia : the complete medical reference library in one A-Z volume
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Provides comprehensive information on all aspects of health and disease.
Statistics- United States
County and City Extra: Annual Metro, City, and County Data Book
Mortensen Library Reference HA202 .A37
United States - Statistics
Injury Facts (National Safety Council)
Mortensen Library Reference HA217 .A4
Places, Towns and Townships
Mortensen Library Reference HA203 .P58
State and Metropolitan Area Data Book
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Covers the following topical areas: age, agriculture, births, business establishments, communications, construction, cost of living, crime, deaths, education, elections, employment, energy, finance, government, health, households, housing, immigration, income, manufactures, marriages and divorces, media, natural resources, population, poverty, race and Hispanic origin, residence, retail sales, science and engineering, social services, tourism, transportation, and veterans. Mortensen Library Reference HA202 .S84 (1979-1998)
State Profiles: the Population and Economy of Each U.S. State
Mortensen Library Reference HA203 .S734