Newly-enhanced health dashboard now includes access to patient-reported data on side effects for 5000+ medications CAMBRIDGE, MA., February 18, 2015—PatientsLikeMe is working with Walgreens to help make it easier for people to understand how the medications they take may affect them. Now, anyone researching a medication or… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe adds information about patient experiences with medications to Walgreens Pharmacy website
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The Patient Voice- MS member Jackie shares her story
When Jackie was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis after a long, exhausting process, she struggled with a fear of the unknown and had no idea what she would be facing. But then she connected with the thousands of MS members on PatientsLikeMe. Jackie shared with the community about how she felt her current medication was… Continue reading The Patient Voice- MS member Jackie shares her story
2014 recap – part II
2014 was full of new partnerships, research initiatives and PatientsLikeMe milestones (we just celebrated our 10th anniversary last week!), and in 2015 we’ll continue to put the patient first in everything we do. At PatientsLikeMe Everything we do starts with the community that shares their health data and experiences, which enables innovation and change in… Continue reading 2014 recap – part II
The Patient Voice: Garth shares his cancer story for 24 Days of Giving
After Garth was diagnosed with cancer, he made a promise to his daughter Emma: he would write 826 napkin notes so she had one each day in her lunch until she graduated high school. “In the beginning they never had a deep meaning. They were generally just notes of reminders. ‘I love you’ or ‘Have… Continue reading The Patient Voice: Garth shares his cancer story for 24 Days of Giving
MS members share about their PatientsLikeMeInMotion™ experiences
PatientsLikeMeInMotion™ is a way to celebrate our three star members (super health data donors) and sponsor them at events so that they can raise awareness for their condition. If you’re passionate about advocacy and you’re participating in a walk, run or other fundraiser on behalf of your condition, learn more and sign up right here. … Continue reading MS members share about their PatientsLikeMeInMotion™ experiences
The Patient Voice- Epilepsy member Letitia shares her story
What would you do if you were living with seizures from epilepsy since you were ten years old? And you weren’t even able to drive a car? Letitia turned others living with epilepsy on PatientsLikeMe and shared about her journey in a recent video. Watch above to see her inspiring story, and how… Continue reading The Patient Voice- Epilepsy member Letitia shares her story
PatientsLikeMe (mid-year) news report
We’re halfway through summer here at the PatientsLikeMe Boston office, and it’s been a busy 2014 so far – from the launch of the Data for Good campaign to new collaborations with One Mind and Genentech. In case you missed anything, here are some of the highlights: In the news Innovators in Health Data… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe (mid-year) news report
The Patient Voice- PF member Bryan shares his story
Since we announced #dataforgood back in March, many PatientsLikeMe members have been sharing about why they donate their own health experiences. Becca (fibromyalgia) and Ed (Parkinson’s) already shared their stories, and now we’re hearing from Bryan, an idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) member. Check out his video above. Miss Becca or Ed’s? Watch them here.… Continue reading The Patient Voice- PF member Bryan shares his story
A day in the life of Software Engineer Jonathan Slate
Our members share a lot about their unique health journeys and experiences here on the blog. Just recently, Kim spoke about her shock with MS, Betty talked about her frustration finding the right diagnosis, and Lori’s been sharing about life on the lung transplant list. And as part of our ongoing “A day in the… Continue reading A day in the life of Software Engineer Jonathan Slate
Genentech and PatientsLikeMe enter patient-centric research collaboration
Companies Sign Multi-Year Services and Data Subscription Agreement With Initial Focus on Oncology CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — April 7, 2014 — PatientsLikeMe announced today a five-year agreement with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), to explore use of PatientsLikeMe’s global online patient network to develop innovative ways of researching patients’ real-world… Continue reading Genentech and PatientsLikeMe enter patient-centric research collaboration