Last June, we shared how our award-winning Clinical Trials tool was a product of “Wow Week,” which takes place every sixth week here at PatientsLikeMe. It’s essentially our version of Google’s “20-percent time,” or a period of unstructured time where our engineers have the freedom to work on their own ideas. We believe it fosters… Continue reading 2011 “Wow Week” Highlights
Category: Patient Experiences
A Peek at the January Newsletter for Members
What kinds of things do we cover in our monthly newsletters for members? Take a look at the excerpt below from our January edition. Also, in case you didn’t know, anyone – whether a PatientsLikeMe member or not – can view our current and past newsletters in our Newsletter Archive. See what we’ve been up… Continue reading A Peek at the January Newsletter for Members
A New Way to Import “Blue Button” Patient Data from the VA
I love the conveniences that come from having my data moved around online (with my permission, of course). For example, TurboTax will pull all my information from my investment bank and the IRS, and then calculate how much I owe. With me doing hardly anything, I’m done in about 20 minutes! Similarly, Mint.com can pull… Continue reading A New Way to Import “Blue Button” Patient Data from the VA
Enter the Healthy New Year Video Challenge
Did you make a health-related New Year’s resolution? And are you using technology—such as a smartphone app or website—to achieve your goal? Create a short video about it, and you could win prizes ranging from $250 to $2,000 if your video is selected as one of the best! Sponsored by the US Department of Health… Continue reading Enter the Healthy New Year Video Challenge
A Day in the Life of PatientsLikeMe User Experience Engineer Cris Necochea
What’s it like to work at PatientsLikeMe? We are continuing to reveal just that with our monthly blog series “A Day in the Life,” which features various employees from different departments. Last month, we featured an interview with Research Scientist Mike Massagli, PhD, and today, we share our interview with User Experience Engineer Cris Necochea,… Continue reading A Day in the Life of PatientsLikeMe User Experience Engineer Cris Necochea
Women: Protect Yourself Against Cervical Cancer
Each year in the US approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 4,000 lives are lost as a result. What makes this such a tragic statistic is the fact that cervical cancer can be prevented through vaccines and regular screenings in almost every case. That’s the all-important message to spread during Cervical… Continue reading Women: Protect Yourself Against Cervical Cancer
Life with Cystic Fibrosis: Three Teenagers’ Perspectives
Unlike most of the health conditions we cover at PatientsLikeMe, cystic fibrosis is one of the few communities where the majority of our members are under the age of 29. In fact, approximately 60% of our 440 cystic fibrosis patients report that they either fall in the 0-19 or 20-29 age brackets. What exactly is… Continue reading Life with Cystic Fibrosis: Three Teenagers’ Perspectives
What Do You Know About Thyroid Disease?
Let’s start with the basics: do you even know where your thyroid is? A small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck (just below the Adam’s apple), the thyroid influences the function of the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. That’s why it’s so important to know if you have a thyroid problem… Continue reading What Do You Know About Thyroid Disease?
New Feature for Diabetes Patients – Monitor Your Blood Glucose
A few weeks ago, we launched a new blood glucose feature, which allows members with diabetes to record and monitor the concentration of glucose in their blood on a daily basis. Here’s a look at the resulting profile chart: In a recent PatientsLikeMe Poll, 88% of responding diabetes patients said they have a goal for… Continue reading New Feature for Diabetes Patients – Monitor Your Blood Glucose
Glaucoma: The Disease That Steals Your Sight
Did you know that as much as 40% of your vision can be lost due to glaucoma – without your notice? That’s why they call glaucoma the “sneak thief of sight.” There are no symptoms, and once your vision is lost, it’s permanent. This is one of the urgent messages of National Glaucoma Awareness Month, which takes… Continue reading Glaucoma: The Disease That Steals Your Sight