Did you know that 9% – 23% of the world’s population live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)1, including over 5,000 members on PatientsLikeMe? For IBS Awareness Month, we’re digging deeper into how people are coping with this condition that affects so many. We asked IBS members for some insight — which foods help and… Continue reading Food for Thought: IBS Awareness Month edition
“These lungs are a precious gift” — Member John shares his new “new normal” for National Donate Life Month
April is National Donate Life Month, an annual awareness effort to encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors — and to celebrate those who have donated and saved lives. We recently caught up with IPF member John (John_R), who we interviewed back in 2014. At that time, John described what his “new… Continue reading “These lungs are a precious gift” — Member John shares his new “new normal” for National Donate Life Month
Digital Health Authority Monique Levy Joins PatientsLikeMe
New head of Customer Strategy and Value Delivery brings 20+ Years of research and commercial experience to the role CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 30, 2016—PatientsLikeMe today announced the appointment of Monique Levy as Senior Vice President, Head of Customer Strategy and Value Delivery. In the newly-created role, Levy will use her extensive experience to shape how… Continue reading Digital Health Authority Monique Levy Joins PatientsLikeMe
Study results: What patients like you said about sleep medications
Over a year ago, we partnered up with Merck Pharmaceuticals to learn more about insomnia and sleep medications. More than 1,200 PatientsLikeMe members responded to questions about how long they’ve had sleep problems, what treatments they’re using, what interferes with sleep most and what their overall quality of sleep is like. Here’s what we uncovered… Continue reading Study results: What patients like you said about sleep medications
“Each day is different and you do what you can” — Member Rick shares his story for Myeloma Action Month
A few weeks ago, we shared Marcia’s story for Myeloma Action Month. Today, we’re introducing Rick (ricktowner), another member of the multiple myeloma community. Before he was diagnosed in 2012, Rick and his wife led active lives volunteering in private, state and federal parks. Now in remission, he still travels when he can and rides… Continue reading “Each day is different and you do what you can” — Member Rick shares his story for Myeloma Action Month
Joy Morel Joins PatientsLikeMe
Veteran of Leading Tech Brands to Direct B2B and B2C Marketing Strategy CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 23, 2016—PatientsLikeMe today announced the appointment of Joy Morel as Senior Vice President, Marketing, Patient Engagement and Business Intelligence. A global marketing strategist with both business-to-business and business-to-consumer branding experience, Morel now leads the 25-person team that focuses on attracting… Continue reading Joy Morel Joins PatientsLikeMe
Meet Laura from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
We’d like to introduce you to Laura, another member of your 2015-2016 Team of Advisors. When Laura was diagnosed in 2013, she’d never heard of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Flash forward three years, and she’s made patient education and advocacy her main focus. Laura has spoken before the FDA, regularly blogs about IPF on various… Continue reading Meet Laura from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
MS and Pregnancy – From our Partners at MotherToBaby for MS Awareness Month”
It’s MS Awareness Month, and this year, we’re focusing on how the condition affects pregnant women and their babies. Our partners at MotherToBaby recently shared an article that answers some of the questions that might come up for women who have MS and are thinking about having children. Check it out below… MS: The Diagnosis… Continue reading MS and Pregnancy – From our Partners at MotherToBaby for MS Awareness Month”
“It does not define me!” Member Marcia shares her story for Myeloma Action Month
March is Myeloma Action Month, a time to raise awareness for the second most common blood cancer that affects 750,000 people worldwide — and over 2,500 PatientsLikeMe members. One of those members is Marcia (marcia_holman), who was given six months to live when she was diagnosed. Fifteen years later, Marcia sat down with us to… Continue reading “It does not define me!” Member Marcia shares her story for Myeloma Action Month
Meet Angela from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
Say hello to Angela, another member of your 2015-2016 Team of Advisors. When she was diagnosed with MS in 2010, Angela was writing a book while balancing a busy schedule as a university lecturer and community volunteer. Angela sat down with us recently to talk about the new challenges of leading the life she wants… Continue reading Meet Angela from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors