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Virtual Research Guide:
Health & Medicine

Resources in this research guide include databases, digital reference books, and Internet sites covering the subjects of traditional medicine, alternative medicine, psychology, nutrition, drugs, fitness, and general health. The materials included in this guide would be generally classified in the 610s and 150s of the Dewey Decimal System.

Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, with issues related to physical and cognitive and behavioral development. Covers every major body system. There is a distinct emphasis on health issues affecting children under the age of four.

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Includes information on more than 1,700 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. Written for a general audience with an authoritative tone.

Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests: Provides coverage of numerous surgical procedures, medical tests and related topics, such as anesthetics, common lab test and procedures, medications and postoperative care. Entries for medical test and surgical include definition; purpose; demographic information; diagnosis/preparation; aftercare; risks; morbidity and mortality rates; alternatives; and more.