Hostos Library is committed to providing resources that help Allied Health students succeed in their demanding programs. Access to high quality medical information resources and study aids will help you excel in your courses and become well-informed professionals.
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Medical encyclopedias and handbooks are a good place to start your research. They provide overviews of topics and general informaton about diseases and disorders, including their causes, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment. Below are a few good resources to help you start research for a paper or to supplement your textbook readings.
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library) is a database of encyclopedias, biographical sources, directories, and other specialized reference works covering a wide range of academic subjects. Designed for multidisciplinary research, all materials are fully searchable and include indexed, full-text entries.
Once you have a solid understanding of the basics of your topic, search these databases for current research published in peer-reviewed articles.
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