A virtual reference collection covering a broad range of subjects from the arts to science and technology.
Information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health.
Multi-source database provides access to the full text of nursing and allied health journals plus a wide variety of personal health information.
Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, pamphlets and 2,200 general interest publications plus a broad collection of reference titles.
Written for students and professionals in the field. Entries cover topics in body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. Also discusses the roles of all major health professionals.
Includes information on more than 1,600 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.
Provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand in language accessible to laypersons.
Includes entries covering cancers, cancer drugs, treatments, side effects, and diagnostic procedures.
This single-volume resource provides detailed information on the physiological and psychological effects of addictive drugs and substances, from illegal drugs to commonly abused classes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Entries cover the name of the drug, including official, street, variant and historical names; an overview of the substance; statistical analysis of the growth and decline of the use of the drug; mental, physiological and long-term effects of use; treatment and rehabilitation options; and much more.