Crohn's Disease: Affected Areas
from Medline Plus
INTRO
This pathfinder will guide your search as you explore body systems and the diseases that affect them. Remember to use a variety of sources: books, database articles and authoritative websites.
Also remember to generate a list of search terms before you begin. It will make your life easier!
REFERENCE BOOKS:
Encyclopedia of Life Science
Encyclopedia of Health (separate books for each system)
Magill's Medical Guide: Health and Illness
DATABASES:
Remember, you will need the password to log in to these from home. Use the password bookmark (you can find it in the Library Forum if you lose yours).
Science Online: Click on the biology section for detailed information on the different systems.
Health and Wellness Resource Center: Information on diseases, causes and treatments.
MedlinePlus: Search for systems, diseases, treatments. From the National Institute of Health
Healthfinder.gov: From the Dept. of Health and Human Services
WEBSITES:
General
Web MD
USA.gov: Health topics A-Z
Biology4Kids
ScienceDaily: Good source for recent research findings. Click on "Health and Medicine" for physical ailments, "Mind and Brain" for psychological disorders.
KidsHealth.org: Diseases and conditions
How Stuff Works: Body Systems
Specific Diseases
National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders
National Cancer Institute
American Diabetes Association
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
American Heart Association
National Institute on Aging: Alzheimer's
National Parkinson Foundation
National Institute of Mental Health
Epilepsy Foundation
National Downs' Syndrome Society
Pica
National Hemophilia Foundation
Bipolar Disorder
Comments (0)
You don't have permission to comment on this page.