If you’re living with a life changing condition, it’s sometimes hard to take your mind off it. We become consumed by medications, side effects, symptoms and everyday living. But every once in a while, we find something that can take our minds somewhere else. And for a time, no matter how brief, all those worries… Continue reading The ‘something’ that helps you forget
Tag: Parkinson’s Disease
The Patient Voice: Exploring New Chapters
We’ve got more of the patient voice taking us into the weekend. Today we have an interview with AlwaysLearning, a 3-star member of our Parkinson’s Disease Community. We caught up with AlwaysLearning at the 2010 Parkinson’s Disease Unity Walk last spring. She shared with us how she learned about her diagnosis and some of the… Continue reading The Patient Voice: Exploring New Chapters
A Year in Review: PatientsLikeMe in 2009
As 2009 comes to an end, we want to take this opportunity to thank all of our members, partners and general fans for another great year. Here’s a recap of some of the exciting happenings at PatientsLikeMe these past 12 months. Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Community Milestones This year, the 15+ disease… Continue reading A Year in Review: PatientsLikeMe in 2009
New Parkinson’s Genetics Engine to Enhance Research Through Shared Data
Though documented as long ago as the early 1800s, medical breakthroughs in Parkinson’s disease research have been slow in coming. That’s why PatientsLikeMe continues to get involved in the research process. With our new genetics engine for Parkinson’s disease, patients now have a way to share information about their genetics and find others with the… Continue reading New Parkinson’s Genetics Engine to Enhance Research Through Shared Data