Healthy Santa Cruz County - diagnosis

Library Resources

• Find Books: Medical Diagnosis
  Santa Cruz Public Libraries have many informative and up-to-date books about medical tests and diagnostic procedures. Click here to search the library catalog.
  Browse related subjects: books, books / videos, diagnosis, medical tests

Recommended Websites

• All About Breast Cancer
  Special features: Treatment decision tools; finding treatment centers/health professionals; cancer drug guide; alternative and complementary therapies; clinical trials update; reproducible fact sheets; suggested questions for patient's physician. From: American Cancer Society.
  Browse related subjects: alternative medicine, breast cancer, cancer, complementary medicine, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, medications, recommended website, research, support, women's health
• American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology
  Special features: Latest information about children and psychiatric medication; more than 50 "Facts for Families" concise, up-to-date information sheets on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families; available in five additional languages. From: American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
  Browse related subjects: children's health, diagnosis, mental conditions / illnesses, parenting, recommended website, research
• American Diabetes Association
  Special features: Recipes and exercise suggestions; "ADA Live" question and answer sessions; daily news bulletin; interactive message boards; e-newsletters; advocacy; "Ask the Pharmacist." From: American Diabetes Association.
  Browse related subjects: diabetes, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, medications, men's health, prescriptions, recommended website, research, self-care tools, self-help, support, women's health
• American Heart Association
  Special features: "Heart & Stroke Encyclopedia"; diet and nutrition health tools; instructor information and downloadable training materials - CPR and ECC courses; "Heart Profilers," free, confidential, personalized treatment options reports; warning signs: heart attack and stroke; family health history tree; research updates; recipes; interactive quizzes; podcast link; Spanish available. From: American Heart Association.
  Browse related subjects: alternative medicine, cardiovascular, clinical trials, complementary medicine, diagnosis, diet, exercise, food pyramid, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, heart disease, medical tests, men's health, prescriptions, quit smoking, recommended website, research, self-care tools, senior health, stroke, support, toll-free numbers, weight control, women's health
• Association of Cancer Online Resources
  This association features a collection of online communities selected to provide timely and accurate information in a supportive environment. Includes access to more than 159 mailing lists of assistance to individuals affected by cancer and related disorders.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, complementary medicine, diagnosis, lung disease, medications, men's health, prostate cancer, quit smoking, recommended website, research, senior health, testicular cancer, women's health
• Breast Cancer
  Special features: Information at two levels: for consumers and for health professionals; questions answered via toll-free phone number, e-mail or online chat; statistics, up-to-date literature searches; clinical trials; find a support group; examining complementary/alternative therapy options; Spanish available. From: National Cancer Institute.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, recommended website, research, women's health
• Breast Cancer - MedlinePlus
  Special features: Interactive tutorials; statistics; research/clinical trials; genetic information; links to information in other languages. From: NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, complementary medicine, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, medical tests, medications, recommended website, research, women's health
• Breast Cancer DIY
  An up-to-date and informative website created for women with breast cancer by women with breast cancer. With an emphasis on networking and sharing realistic, helpful information, this site features medical links, news and support resources, along with a blog and various discussion forums.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, recommended website, research, support, women's health
• Breastcancer.org
  Special features: Research news and clinical trials; discussion boards; pictures; 24/7 chat rooms; ask-the-expert online conferences; recommended readings; e-mail updates. From: Breastcancer.org.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, medications, recommended website, research, women's health
• Cancer - MedlinePlus
  Special features: Up-to-date news on trials, treatments and research; links to search further by specific topic; some available in Spanish as well as easy-to-read format. Online tutorials and health check tools are also available. See also from MedlinePlus: "Living with Cancer." From: NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: alternative medicine, breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, complementary medicine, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, medications, men's health, prostate cancer, recommended website, research, senior health, support, testicular cancer, women's health
• Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
  Special features: Living with IBD - lifestyle suggestions; guides for children, teens, parents, and teachers; webcasts; news, advocacy, and research updates. From: Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America.
  Browse related subjects: alternative medicine, clinical trials, diagnosis, diet, digestive disease, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, medications, prescriptions, recommended website, research, support, surgery
• Crohn's Disease - MedlinePlus
  Special features: Interactive tutorials and videos; Spanish and easy-to-read formats available; links to wide variety of related, relevant topics. From: NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: clinical trials, diagnosis, diet, digestive disease, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, medications, MedlinePlus, recommended website, research, self-care tools, self-help, support, surgery
• Depression
  Special features: Comprehensive coverage (available in large print) includes signs and symptoms, complications, treatment, coping and self-care skills; complementary and alternative medicine. From: Mayo Clinic.
  Browse related subjects: depression, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, mental conditions / illnesses, mental health, recommended website, research, support
• GI Patient Information
  Special Features: "Digestive Health Web Book," a new Web-based resource written by experts from distinguished nationwide medical centers. Information for patients and their families, including diagnosis and the latest treatment options. From: American College of Gastroenterology.
  Browse related subjects: clinical trials, diagnosis, diet, digestive disease, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, lab tests, medical tests, medications, men's health, prescriptions, recommended website, research, self-care tools, self-help, senior health, support, women's health
• Head and Brain Injuries - MedlinePlus
  Special features: Brain maps, interactive brain tour; special topics: preventing brain injury in children, brain death, rehabilitation, etc. From: NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: brain disease / injury, diagnosis, head injury, recommended website, research
• Healthy Minds - Healthy Lives
  Special features: Reproducible fact sheets and "Let's Talk Facts" brochures; audio and video news releases; Spanish available; find-a-psychiatrist. From: American Psychiatric Association.
  Browse related subjects: addiction, bipolar , depression, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, mental conditions / illnesses, mental health, recommended website, research, support
• Help for Today...Hope for Tomorrow
  Special features: News; research; questions answered; signs and symptoms; helpful library of readings and resources; Spanish available. From: National Breast Cancer Foundation.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, recommended website, research
• Home-Use Tests
  Up-to-date information about a wide variety of in-home tests used to screen for certain diseases or conditions, including pregnancy, hepatitis C, glucose level, vaginal pH, and more. From the U.S Food & Drug Administration.
  Browse related subjects: diagnosis, lab tests, medical tests, pregnancy, product safety, recommended website
• KeepKidsHealthy.com
  Features online forums for parents, product recall information, pediatric news, growth charts and other health tools, symptom checker, disease/condition information ans more. From private pediatrician (TX) / medical school professor, V. Iannelli, MD; HON Code.
  Browse related subjects: children's health, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, recommended website
• Lab Tests Online
  Special features: Search for test by name, then find when it is generally ordered and what the results mean; test descriptions, conditions and reliability. From: American Association for Clinical Chemistry.
  Browse related subjects: diagnosis, lab tests, medical tests, recommended website
• Laboratory Tests - MedlinePlus
  Special features: Specific conditions / indications; safety issues; interactive tutorials and Spanish available. In MedlinePlus, you can also search for additional information about: Diagnostic Imaging; Laboratory Tests; CT Scans; Ultrasounds; Genetic Testing; MRI Scans; Mammography; Nuclear Scans or X-Rays. From: NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: diagnosis, lab tests, medical tests, MedlinePlus, recommended website
• Learn About Diabetes
  Comprehensive, up-to-date information covering lifestyle issues, medications and research; four free online learning classes. From: Joslin Diabetes Center.
  Browse related subjects: clinical trials, diabetes, diagnosis, diet, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, medications, men's health, recommended website, research, senior health, support, women's health
• Lung Diseases - MedlinePlus
  Special features: Links to wide range of specific lung conditions; interactive tutorial; Spanish available; news, clinical trials and statistics. From: NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: allergies, asthma, breathing, clinical trials, diagnosis, emphysema, healthy lifestyle, lungs, MedlinePlus, quit smoking, recommended website, research, support
• Medlineplus - Depression
  Special features: Interactive tutorials and health check tools; clinical trials; treatment and therapy locator; links to related conditions. From: NIH / NLM.
  Browse related subjects: clinical trials, depression, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, mental conditions / illnesses, mental health, self-care tools, self-help
• Mental Health America
  Mental Health America, formerly the National Mental Health Association, provides information about many forms of mental illness, treatment options, and medication resources. In addition, free brochures and reports are available.
  Browse related subjects: addiction, bipolar , depression, diagnosis, eating disorders, medications, mental conditions / illnesses, recommended website, research, suicide, support
• Multiple Sclerosis - MedlinePlus
  Special features: News; research and treatment updates; interactive tutorial; Spanish available. From: NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: clinical trials, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, MedlinePlus, multiple sclerosis, neurological disorders, recommended website, research, research database, support
• Multiple Sclerosis Information Page (NINDS)
  Special features: Clinical trials and research updates; links to local / national organizations; publications and fact sheets. From: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH).
  Browse related subjects: clinical trials, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, multiple sclerosis, neurological disorders, recommended website, research, support
• National Cancer Institute
  Special features: Questions answered via toll-free number, e-mail or online chat; reproducible fact sheets; help finding clinical trials and physicians; monthly e-bulletin; Spanish available. From: NIH / National Cancer Institute.
  Browse related subjects: alternative medicine, breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, diagnosis, men's health, prostate cancer, recommended website, research, support, testicular cancer, women's health
• National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
  Special features: A-Z List of Diabetes Topics and Titles; materials for and information about National Diabetes Education Program; information for newly-diagnosed patients; Spanish available; more than ten different types of publications to order, including fact sheets, flyers, brochures, patient education booklets, etc. From: NIH / NIDDK.
  Browse related subjects: diabetes, diagnosis, diet, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, medications, men's health, recommended website, research, senior health, women's health
• NIMH: What Is Depression?
  Special features: Signs and symptoms; information about medications, treatment and services; downloadable booklets, fact sheets, and other publications on depression. From: NIMH (National Institute on Mental Health).
  Browse related subjects: clinical trials, depression, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, mental conditions / illnesses, recommended website, research, support
• Online Diabetes Resources
  Special features: Extensive detail, although older format and large size make it somewhat difficult to navigate; emphasis on mailing lists and newsgroups, many in languages other than English. From: David Mendosa.
  Browse related subjects: diabetes, diagnosis, diet, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, medications, men's health, recommended website, research, self-care tools, self-help, senior health, support, women's health
• Screening Tests for Adults (Ages 30-49)
  Between 30 and 49 years of age, screening tests become very important for men as well as women. These tests facilitate early detection of the most common and treatable diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease (conditions that may appear in your middle or later years), as well as common chronic diseases.
  Browse related subjects: diagnosis, lab tests, medical tests, men's health, recommended website, senior health, women's health
• Screening Tests for Adults 50 and Up
  Information about screening tests which health care providers use for early detection of common and potentially deadly diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and many others.
  Browse related subjects: diagnosis, lab tests, medical tests, recommended website, senior health
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  Focusing on both substance abuse and mental health, SAMHSA provides information on prevention, treatment, and recovery, along with helpline numbers and national reports and statistics.
  Browse related subjects: addiction, alcohol, diagnosis, drugs, hotline, mental conditions / illnesses, mental health, recommended website, research
• Ulcerative Colitis - MedlinePlus
  Special features: Interactive tutorials and videos; Spanish and easy-to-read formats available; links to wide variety of related, relevant topics. From: NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: alternative medicine, clinical trials, complementary medicine, diagnosis, diet, digestive disease, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, medications, MedlinePlus, men's health, nutrition, recommended website, research, self-care tools, self-help, senior health, support, women's health
• What is Major Depression?
  Special features: Online support and discussion groups; fact sheets; treatment locator; support for friends and families. From: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).
  Browse related subjects: depression, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, medications, mental conditions / illnesses, mental health, self-care tools, self-help, support

Databases

• Health and Wellness Resource Center
  Provides health-related information from more than 700 health/medical journals and hundreds of pamphlets (many with full text), 2,200 magazines, and various reference sources.
• MEDLINE® PubMed
  PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes citations and abstracts from MEDLINE, the world's largest database of clinical medical literature. The database indexes more than 4,800 biomedical journals published in the United States and 70 other countries. Citations date back to the 1950s. Some citations link out to relevant information outside of Medline, or to the full text of articles. Tutorials are available and highly recommended for inexperienced users.