Have you voted yet? Tomorrow, June 3, is the last day for you to decide the winner of the first-ever PatientsLikeMe “Express Yourself” Video Contest. We asked, “How has PatientsLikeMe changed your life?” to our members, and they have responded with creative and amazing videos that the entire world can now see. Five winners will… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe “Express Yourself” Video Contest: Voting Ends Tomorrow!
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30 Years of AIDS
On June 5, 1981, the Centers for Disease Control’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) described the first reported cases of AIDS in the US. Thirty years later, AIDS.gov is observing this date with a campaign called “The Federal Government and 30 Years of AIDS.” What have we learned about Human Immunodefiency Virus (HIV) and… Continue reading 30 Years of AIDS
Get to Know a Mental Health Patient Today
If one in four American adults is affected by a mental health condition, that means someone within your immediate friends and family could be struggling with a treatable condition right now. Do you know who your “1 in 4” is? Or what signs to look for in someone who may be depressed? Two weeks ago,… Continue reading Get to Know a Mental Health Patient Today
What’s Your Experience with Cinarizina?
Cinarizina is an international brand of the prescription drug Cinnarizine, an antiemetic (anti-nausea) agent used for symptoms of inner ear disorders. These symptoms may include vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus, nystagmus, nausea and vomiting. Cinarizina is also used to prevent motion sickness when taken in advance. If you’ve tried Cinarizina, we encourage you share your experiences at… Continue reading What’s Your Experience with Cinarizina?
One for All: How Medical Research Is Changing Right Before Our Eyes
“I think what’s really exciting is the scale we’re operating under. My PhD was conducted with 80 patients. Last week, I got survey responses from 4,000 patients in a week. That is unparalleled power in the research world.” – Paul Wicks, PhD This week marks the third installment of our latest video series, which explores… Continue reading One for All: How Medical Research Is Changing Right Before Our Eyes
Patient Sharing: A Concept That Is Finally Becoming Obvious
Susannah Fox, the Associate Director of the Pew Internet & American Life Project, recently posted a blog entry entitled “Peer-to-peer Healthcare: Crazy. Crazy. Crazy. Obvious.” that is near and dear to our hearts here at PatientsLikeMe. In her post, she defines peer-to-peer healthcare as follows: “Patients and caregivers know things — about themselves, about each… Continue reading Patient Sharing: A Concept That Is Finally Becoming Obvious
PatientsLikeMe “Express Yourself” Video Contest: Cast Your Vote!
The submissions are in and it’s now time for you to decide the winners of the first-ever PatientsLikeMe Video Contest! We asked “How has PatientsLikeMe changed your life?” and our members have worked long and hard to prepare their answers in these memorable videos. Take a look and vote for your favorite! PATIENTSLIKEME VIDEO CONTEST – VOTE HERE There… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe “Express Yourself” Video Contest: Cast Your Vote!
Everything about the Medtronic InterStim Therapy System
Looking for a place to research or share your experiences with InterStim Therapy side effects? You’ve come to the right place. At PatientsLikeMe, more than 125,000 patients are sharing their experiences with all types of treatments, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, supplements and procedures. Manufactured by Medtronic, the InterStim Therapy System is surgically implanted device… Continue reading Everything about the Medtronic InterStim Therapy System
Raise Your Awareness of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
May is ALS Awareness Month. To help spread the word about this progressive neurodegenerative condition, which affects approximately five out of every 100,000 people worldwide, we wanted to tell you a little bit about our patients with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Due to our founders’ personal experience with this disease, ALS was the very first… Continue reading Raise Your Awareness of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
One for All: Walking the Road Ahead with Both Patients and Industry
“You’re the patient who’s taking the medication. But industry can act almost like a friend who’s walking with you. And that relationship has never been the case in healthcare. Never.” – David S. Williams III Last week, we kicked off our latest video series with an interview with President and Co-Founder Ben Heywood about the… Continue reading One for All: Walking the Road Ahead with Both Patients and Industry