MGH Guides: Chronic Diseases: Chronic Diseases

Overview

Chronic Disease Data and Surveillance
CDC fact sheet with statistics about chronic diseases and the risk factors for them, as well as what they are doing to combat it.
Chronic Disease
More information about chronic disease in the U.S. from the CDC with clickable links to learn more about the diseases, risk behaviors, economic impact, and more.
Top 10 Chronic Conditions in Adults 65+ and What You Can do to Prevent or Manage Them
From the National Council on Aging, this article discusses chronic conditions like depression, diabetes, dementia, and arthritis, and how to prevent or manage the condition.

Asthma

Facts and Data

Asthma (CDC)
An overview of asthma with subtopics about controlling asthma, resources, evaluation, and people working on asthma.
Asthma Stats (CDC)
Current asthma statistics, as well as options to view prior reports.
Asthma (American Lung Association)
Contains information about living with asthma, symptoms and risk factors for asthma, asthma research, and more.

Evidence

Difficult to Treat and Severe Asthma: Management Strategies.
Narasimhan, K. (2021). Difficult to Treat and Severe Asthma: Management Strategies. American Family Physician, 103(5), 286–290.
Are there differences in the physical activity level and functional capacity among children and adolescents with and without asthma?
Gianfrancesco, L., Malheiro, A. P. G., Matsunaga, N. Y., Oliveira, M. S., Grotta, M. B., Morcillo, A. M., Ribeiro, J. D., & Toro, A. A. D. C. (2021). Are there differences in the physical activity level and functional capacity among children and adolescents with and without asthma? Jornal de Pediatria, 97(3), 295–301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jped.2020.04.004
Triple vs Dual Inhaler Therapy and Asthma Outcomes in Moderate to Severe Asthma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Kim, L. H. Y., Saleh, C., Whalen-Browne, A., O’Byrne, P. M., & Chu, D. K. (2021). Triple vs Dual Inhaler Therapy and Asthma Outcomes in Moderate to Severe Asthma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA, 325(24), 2466–2479. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2021.7872
A feasibility trial of a digital mindfulness-based intervention to improve asthma-related quality of life for primary care patients with asthma.
Ainsworth, B., Stanescu, S., Stuart, B., Russell, D., Liddiard, M., Djukanovic, R., & Thomas, M. (2022). A feasibility trial of a digital mindfulness-based intervention to improve asthma-related quality of life for primary care patients with asthma. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 45(1), 133–147. https://doi-org.treadwell.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s10865-021-00249-3
Impact of educational intervention by community pharmacists on asthma clinical outcomes, quality of life and medication adherence: A systematic review and meta‐analysis.
Mahdavi, H., & Esmaily, H. (2021). Impact of educational intervention by community pharmacists on asthma clinical outcomes, quality of life and medication adherence: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics, 46(5), 1254–1262. https://doi-org.treadwell.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/jcpt.13419

Library Collection

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What to Do When Your Child Has Asthma by Stanley Galant
Call Number: CHR ASMA WHAT EN

Publication Date: 2011

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Dusty the Asthma Goldfish by Environmental Protection Agency
Call Number: CHR ASMA DUSTY

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Also available as a PDF download (click on the linked title).
Asthma (poster)
Call Number: Poster #24

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Cardiovascular Disease

Facts and Data

Heart Disease and Stroke
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics on heart disease and stroke.
Heart Diseases
This MedlinePlus webpage has information about heart disease and helpful links regarding diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and more.
Answers by Heart
The American Heart Association's downloadable patient information sheets

Evidence

Recent trends in cardiovascular disease deaths: a state specific perspective.
Manemann, S. M., Gerber, Y., Bielinski, S. J., Chamberlain, A. M., Margolis, K. L., Weston, S. A., Killian, J. M., & Roger, V. L. (2021). Recent trends in cardiovascular disease deaths: a state specific perspective. BMC Public Health, 21(1), 1031. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11072-5
Impact of technology-based patient education on modifiable cardiovascular risk factors of people with coronary heart disease: A systematic review
Halldorsdottir, H., Thoroddsen, A., & Ingadottir, B. (2020). Impact of technology-based patient education on modifiable cardiovascular risk factors of people with coronary heart disease: A systematic review. Patient Education and Counseling, 103(10), 2018–2028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2020.05.027
Exercise Intensity in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases: Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.
Gonçalves, C., Raimundo, A., Abreu, A., & Bravo, J. (2021). Exercise Intensity in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases: Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(7). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073574
Engagement with advice to reduce cardiovascular risk following a health check programme: A qualitative study.
Alageel, S., Gulliford, M. C., Wright, A., Khoshaba, B., & Burgess, C. (2020). Engagement with advice to reduce cardiovascular risk following a health check programme: A qualitative study. Health Expectations, 23(1), 193–201. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.12991
Practical, Evidence-Based Approaches to Nutritional Modifications to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: An American Society For Preventive Cardiology Clinical Practice Statement
Belardo, D., Michos, E. D., Blankstein, R., Blumenthal, R. S., Ferdinand, K. C., Hall, K., Klatt, K., Natajaran, P., Ostfeld, R. J., Reddy, K., Rodriguez, R., Sriram, U., Tobias, D. K., & Gulati, M. (2022). Practical, Evidence-Based Approaches to Nutritional Modifications to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: An American Society For Preventive Cardiology Clinical Practice Statement. American journal of preventive cardiology, 10, 100323. https://doi-org.treadwell.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.ajpc.2022.100323

Library Collection

Hypertension Model
Call Number: CHR HYP MODEL

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Cardiovascular Disease (poster)
Call Number: Poster #7

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Occluded Artery Model
Call Number: CHR CVD OCCLU

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4 Piece Artery Model
Call Number: CHR CVD FOUPIE

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Why Blood Pressure Checks Can Save Your Life (model)
Call Number: CHR CVD MODEL

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The New American Heart Association Cookbook, 9th ed. by American Heart Association Staff
Call Number: CHR CVD AHACOOK

Publication Date: 2017
Heart Disease [Poster]
Call Number: Poster #9

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Diabetes

Facts and Data

Diabetes Data and Statistics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention diabetes statistics and reports.
Diabetes
This MedlinePlus webpage has information about diabetes and helpful links regarding diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and more.
Diabetes Basics
American Diabetes Association's educational website which explains the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as providing information on both.
The State of Diabetes Among Hispanics
National Alliance for Hispanic Health informational report about diabetes among Hispanics, health care barriers, and successful programs.

Evidence

Cost-Effectiveness of Three Doses of a Behavioral Intervention to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Areas.
Radcliff, T. A., Côté, M. J., Whittington, M. D., Daniels, M. J., Bobroff, L. B., Janicke, D. M., & Perri, M. G. (2020). Cost-Effectiveness of Three Doses of a Behavioral Intervention to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Areas. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120(7), 1163–1171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2019.10.025
Improving type 2 diabetes mellitus glycaemic control through lifestyle modification implementing diet intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
García-Molina, L., Lewis-Mikhael, A.-M., Riquelme-Gallego, B., Cano-Ibáñez, N., Oliveras-López, M.-J., & Bueno-Cavanillas, A. (2020). Improving type 2 diabetes mellitus glycaemic control through lifestyle modification implementing diet intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Nutrition, 59(4), 1313–1328. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-019-02147-6
A digital lifestyle behaviour change intervention for the prevention of type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study exploring intuitive engagement with real-time glucose and physical activity feedback.
Whelan, M. E., Denton, F., Bourne, C. L. A., Kingsnorth, A. P., Sherar, L. B., Orme, M. W., & Esliger, D. W. (2021). A digital lifestyle behaviour change intervention for the prevention of type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study exploring intuitive engagement with real-time glucose and physical activity feedback. BMC Public Health, 21(1), 130. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09740-z
Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Exercise on Balance and Sensory Function in Nursing Home Geriatric Individuals with Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial.
DEMİR, F., ŞAHİN, M., & ERGEZEN, G. (2022). Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Exercise on Balance and Sensory Function in Nursing Home Geriatric Individuals with Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences, 42(1), 27–34. https://doi-org.treadwell.idm.oclc.org/10.5336/medsci.2021-86357
Examining the Acute Glycemic Effects of Different Types of Structured Exercise Sessions in Type 1 Diabetes in a Real-World Setting: The Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise Initiative (T1DEXI).
Riddell, M. C., Li, Z., Gal, R. L., Calhoun, P., Jacobs, P. G., Clements, M. A., Martin, C. K., Doyle III, F. J., Patton, S. R., Castle, J. R., Gillingham, M. B., Beck, R. W., Rickels, M. R., T1DEXI Study Group, Dalton, D., Bocchino, L. E., Beaulieu, L. C., Bell, S., Bugielski, B., & Cardenas Villamil, G. (2023). Examining the Acute Glycemic Effects of Different Types of Structured Exercise Sessions in Type 1 Diabetes in a Real-World Setting: The Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise Initiative (T1DEXI). Diabetes Care, 46(4), 704–713. https://doi-org.treadwell.idm.oclc.org/10.2337/dc22-1721

Library Collection

Type 2 Diabetes Model
Call Number: CHR DIAB MODEL
Nurses' Guide to Teaching Diabetes Self-Management, 2nd ed. by Rita G. Mertig
Call Number: CHR DIAB NURS

Publication Date: 2012
Diabetes A to Z by American Diabetes Association Staff (Contribution by)
Call Number: CHR DIAB ATOZ

ISBN: 9781580406123

Publication Date: 2016-04-12
James Has Diabetes by Mariah Daly
Call Number: CHR DIAB JAMES

Publication Date: 2009

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Diabetes Mellitus [poster]
Call Number: Poster #65

ISBN: dia

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Cocinando para Latinos con Diabetes (Cooking for Latinos with Diabetes) by Olga Fusté
Call Number: CHR DIAB COCI

ISBN: 9781580402941

Publication Date: 2012-01-24
The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan by Sheri R. Colberg; Anne Peter
Call Number: CHR DIAB 7STEP

Publication Date: 2005
Guia de la Clinica Mayo Sobre Tratamiento de la Diabetes by John E. King (Editor)
Call Number: CHR DIAB GUIA

ISBN: 1590842383

Publication Date: 2002-03-01

Cancer

Facts and Data

CDC U.S Cancer Statistics
Graphics related to cancer in the United States with tabs along the top to see information specific to demographics, state, prevalence, risk factors, and more.
National Cancer Institute
Information about cancer statistics in the US, mortality trends, research, types of cancer, and cancer disparities.
2023 Cancer Facts and Figures
American Cancer Association data with information about selected cancers, cancer in the oldest old, tobacco use, disparities, and physical activity.
CDC Skin Cancer
Basic information, statistics, sun safety, and personal stories related to skin cancer.
WHO UV Radiation
Explains the different types of skin cancer.
Basal and Squamous Cell Cancer
Discusses causes, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and more related to basal and squamous cell skin cancer.
CDC Breast Cancer
Breast cancer basic information, statistics, screening, and resources.
American Cancer Society: Breast Cancer
Discusses breast cancer, where it starts, how common it is, signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and breast cancer research.
WHO Breast Cancer
Information about the risk factors, burden, and control of breast cancer in the U.S.

Evidence

How Have Experimental Cancer Interventions Evolved over Time?
Li, Z., Chen, H., Yuan, C., & Weng, C. (2020). How Have Experimental Cancer Interventions Evolved over Time? Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 270, 252–256. https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI200161
Patient-reported financial toxicity, quality of life, and health behaviors in insured US cancer survivors.
Ver Hoeve, E. S., Ali-Akbarian, L., Price, S. N., Lothfi, N. M., & Hamann, H. A. (2021). Patient-reported financial toxicity, quality of life, and health behaviors in insured US cancer survivors. Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 29(1), 349–358. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05468-z
American Cancer Society Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention
Rock, C. L., Thomson, C., Gansler, T., Gapstur, S. M., McCullough, M. L., Patel, A. V., ... & Doyle, C. (2020). American Cancer Society guideline for diet and physical activity for cancer prevention. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians, 70(4), 245-271.
Understanding and addressing social determinants to advance cancer health equity in the United States: A blueprint for practice, research, and policy.
Alcaraz, K. I., Wiedt, T. L., Daniels, E. C., Yabroff, K. R., Guerra, C. E., & Wender, R. C. (2020). Understanding and addressing social determinants to advance cancer health equity in the United States: A blueprint for practice, research, and policy. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 70(1), 31–46. https://doi.org/10.3322/caac.21586
Post Treatment Mastalgia is a Common Complaint but not an Indication of Recurrence or Second Primary Breast Cancer
Komenaka, I. K., Hsu, C.-H., Ramos, G. M., Nodora, J., & Martinez, M. E. (2023). Post Treatment Mastalgia is a Common Complaint but not an Indication of Recurrence or Second Primary Breast Cancer. Clinical Breast Cancer, 23(3), 330–337. https://doi-org.treadwell.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.clbc.2022.12.004

Library Collection

Cancer Caregiving A-Z by American Cancer Society Staff
Call Number: CHR CAN CAN

ISBN: 0944235921

Publication Date: 2008-05-01

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Call Number: ETHICS HIS IMMORTAL

ISBN: 9781400052172

Publication Date: 2010-02-02

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Skin Pathology Model
Call Number: CHR CAN SKIN MODEL

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E-Books

Breast Cancer by Uwe Fischer; Friedemann Baum; Susanne Luftner-Nagel
ISBN: 9783132019317

Publication Date: 2017-12-13
Breast Cancer and the Environment by Breast Cancer and the Environment, Scientific Evidence, Research Methodology, and Future Directions Committee; Institute of Medicine Staff; Board on Health Care Services Staff; Board on Health Sciences Policy Staff
ISBN: 9780309220699

Publication Date: 2012-04-20
Cancer Disparities by Ronit Elk (Editor); Hope Landrine (Editor)
ISBN: 9780826108821

Publication Date: 2012-11-01

This book allows unlimited simultaneous users.
Handbook of Skin Care in Cancer Patients by Pierre Vereecken; Ahmad Awada
ISBN: 9781616684198

Publication Date: 2012-02-01
Lung Cancer by Apar K. Ganti (Editor); David E. Gerber (Editor)
ISBN: 9780199935932

Publication Date: 2013-08-08
Reduce Your Cancer Risk by Barbara Boughton; Michael Stefanek; Ted Gansler (Editor)
ISBN: 9781932603927

Publication Date: 2012-11-01
Skin Cancer Prevention by Adrianne Stone
ISBN: 9781634630665

Publication Date: 2014-01-01