The buzz about PatientsLikeMe is growing! In August, Business 2.0 magazine and CNN.com recognized PatientsLikeMe as one of 15 companies that will change the world. To be selected, a company must have “the potential to rewrite the rules of existing industries or open up entirely new markets.” We couldn’t agree with this assessment more; after… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Update: September 2007
Category: Conditions
Living with a health condition? On the PatientsLikeMe blog, find helpful health information and patient stories about being diagnosed, trying different treatments, and living day-to-day with a chronic condition.
PatientsLikeMe Unleashes Real-World Treatment and Symptom Information to the Public for ALS and Multiple Sclerosis
PatientsLikeMe, the leading treatment and outcome sharing community for people with life-changing conditions, has released the most comprehensive real-world treatment and symptom dataset on ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Previously, similar real-world information would have had to be mined and aggregated from proprietary sources such as hospital systems or insurance companies. Now,… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Unleashes Real-World Treatment and Symptom Information to the Public for ALS and Multiple Sclerosis
PatientsLikeMe Parkinson’s Patient Spotlight: iowa
At PatientsLikeMe, we believe in getting to know the person, not just the “patient.” That’s why we’ve decided to interview one member each month to find out more about how he or she approaches life. This month we are pleased to feature iowa, a two-star member. What is your favorite time of day? Well, when… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Parkinson’s Patient Spotlight: iowa
PatientsLikeMe ALS Patient Spotlight: thornbal
At PatientsLikeMe, we believe in getting to know the person, not just the “patient.” That’s why we’ve decided to interview a PALS each month to find out more about how he or she approaches life. This month we are pleased to feature thornbal, a two-star member. Where do you find joy? I find joy in… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe ALS Patient Spotlight: thornbal
PatientsLikeMe Supports Team in Mid-Michigan MS 150 Bike Ride!
In late June, PatientsLikeMe Head of Business Development David Williams received an email from his high school classmate Bill Ogden. Bill needed help, you see. He and his wife were preparing to take part in the Mid-Michigan Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour, which covers 150 miles over two days. Bill explained that they were riding in… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Supports Team in Mid-Michigan MS 150 Bike Ride!
PatientsLikeMe MS Patient Spotlight: Joy
At PatientsLikeMe, we believe in getting to know the person, not just the “patient.” That’s why we’ve decided to interview one member each month to find out more about how he or she approaches life. This month we are pleased to feature Joy, a one-star member. What inspires you? Everything inspires me. The very scale… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe MS Patient Spotlight: Joy
PatientsLikeMe ALS Patient Spotlight: Bwana
At PatientsLikeMe, we believe in getting to know the person, not just the “patient.” That’s why we’ve decided to interview a PALS each month to find out more about how he or she approaches life. This month we are pleased to feature Bwana a two-star member. What is your favorite time of day? My favorite… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe ALS Patient Spotlight: Bwana
Excessive Yawning or Constant Yawning in ALS/MND
The first thing we experience about yawning is an urge to do so, one that can be so hard to suppress that we end up gulping down an extra serving of air when we’re trying to appear interested, or polite, or awake. But what if you yawned even if you weren’t tired, or bored? What… Continue reading Excessive Yawning or Constant Yawning in ALS/MND
PatientsLikeMe ALS Patient Spotlight: Edwin
At PatientsLikeMe, we believe in getting to know the person, not just the “patient.” That’s why we’ve decided to interview a PALS each month to find out more about how he or she approaches life. This month we are pleased to feature Edwin, a three-star member. What inspires you? For me, it is not what… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe ALS Patient Spotlight: Edwin
PatientsLikeMe Update: May 2007
This month is momentous because we’re celebrating a major milestone at PatientsLikeMe. We now have over 1,000 PALS in our community. Thank you for making PatientsLikeMe your home and spreading the word to other PALS. The more patients we have, the more we learn from each other. We are also thrilled to announce the debut… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Update: May 2007