Did you know October is Eczema Awareness Month? Eczema is an itchy, red rash that can appear all over the body and affects more than 30 million Americans, including children. Symptoms can often become less severe as children grow older, but sometimes, eczema can actually start in adulthood. There’s no cure, but in many cases… Continue reading Can Eczema Spread?
patientslikeme
Patients at work: Member Ellen on launching her own clothing line
PatientsLikeMe members often talk about how they’re more than their diagnosis. They’re patients, but they’re also people, with complex lives, families, hobbies and careers. Today, we’re kicking off a series of blogs about that last one — working with a chronic condition. We’ll be featuring some enterprising members who have started (or are working on)… Continue reading Patients at work: Member Ellen on launching her own clothing line
PatientsLikeMe Launches Virtual Trial for ALS Patients
Study With Major Academic Medical Center to Evaluate the Potential of the Soy Peptide Lunasin to Reverse ALS Symptoms DURHAM, N.C., October 25, 2016—PatientsLikeMe and The Duke ALS Clinic have just completed enrollment in a virtual trial designed to test whether Lunasin, a peptide found in soy and some cereal grains, is helpful or harmful… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Launches Virtual Trial for ALS Patients
“I have been empowered to face the challenges of my condition” – Member Deb shares her journey with type 2 diabetes
Meet Deb (optimisticrealist), a self-described optimist who found no challenge too daunting, exercised daily and maintained a healthy diet. We recently caught up with her and she told us how her type 2 diabetes diagnosis changed the way she thought about what it meant to be healthy. Learn more about Deb’s story and what she… Continue reading “I have been empowered to face the challenges of my condition” – Member Deb shares her journey with type 2 diabetes
Think pink in October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink may not fit the fall color scheme, but come October, it crops up everywhere to mark the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s one of the more high profile awareness efforts, but how much do you really know about the condition that affects over 1,900 PatientsLikeMe members? Let’s test your knowledge. How… Continue reading Think pink in October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
“Listen to yourself.” Member Daniela opens up about life with MS and psoriasis
Daniela (DanielaO) is living with multiple sclerosis and psoriasis in Puglia, Italy, and loves crafts, art history, music and traveling. She recently opened up to us about getting her first diagnosis at age 14, managing multiple conditions, and how connecting with others on PatientsLikeMe makes her feel “present and part of a whole.” Here’s what… Continue reading “Listen to yourself.” Member Daniela opens up about life with MS and psoriasis
PatientsLikeMe Names George Parker Executive Vice President of Human Resources
Seasoned HR executive brings 30+ years of experience to the role October 12, 2016 – PatientsLikeMe today announced the appointment of George Parker as Executive Vice President of Human Resources (HR). In the newly-established role, Parker will oversee all aspects of human resources, with a focus on talent acquisition and development. The newest member of… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Names George Parker Executive Vice President of Human Resources
“I have been trying to push myself more, little by little.” Member Christopher shares his journey with PTS
We recently got the chance to talk with Christopher (crine312), a computer-savvy dog lover and U.S. Air Force veteran living with PTS and bipolar. Christopher opened up about life after serving in the military — how he sometimes still thinks in military time and tries to avoid news reports about war — and the challenges… Continue reading “I have been trying to push myself more, little by little.” Member Christopher shares his journey with PTS
Mental Illness Awareness Week: More understanding, less stigma
Did you know it’s Mental Illness Awareness Week? Or that tomorrow, October 6, is National Depression Screening Day? Each year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) works to overcome stigma and provide education and support for those living with mental illnesses. Whether you’re living with mental illness, know someone who is, or just want… Continue reading Mental Illness Awareness Week: More understanding, less stigma
Bringing the patient voice to clinical trials
PatientsLikeMe has a long tradition of bringing the patient voice into drug discovery and development, but it’s only been in the last year or two that industry has been tuning in to hear what that voice is saying about clinical trials. For the last 18 months, we’ve been asking many of our members about their… Continue reading Bringing the patient voice to clinical trials