During #24DaysofGiving this December, we’re highlighting all the good your health data is doing within – and well beyond – the PatientsLikeMe website. Here’s another great example. Did you know the side effect data you report on your PatientsLikeMe treatment evaluations is helping pharmacy customers understand how the medications they take may affect them, too?… Continue reading Your data doing good: A collaboration with Walgreens
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Add Your Voice During National Recovery Month
Are you in recovery from an addiction or mental health disorder – or do you know someone who is? The theme for National Recovery Month 2012, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is “Join the Voices for Recovery: It’s Worth It!” There are several different ways to participate in this… Continue reading Add Your Voice During National Recovery Month
Strengthen Your Knowledge During National Osteoporosis Month
Of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis – which means “porous bones” – 80% of them are women. That’s why we wanted to shine a spotlight on this condition during National Women’s Health Week. Approximately one in two women over the age of 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Even more alarming… Continue reading Strengthen Your Knowledge During National Osteoporosis Month
Life with Parkinson’s Disease: What We’ve Learned
On Tuesday, our interview with blogger Steve Ploussard of “Attitude & Fitness Wins” revealed how one person is managing his Parkinson’s disease (PD). Today we take a closer look at this progressive neurological condition using the data and experiences shared by our 5,920 PD members. Taking a look at the makeup of our PD community,… Continue reading Life with Parkinson’s Disease: What We’ve Learned
Act Now for World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day, sponsored by the International Diabetes Federation. An official United Nations Day since 2007, World Diabetes Day is held every year on November 14th to commemorate the birthday of Frederick Banning. Along with Charles Best, Banning is credited with the life-saving discovery of insulin in 1922. Why is there a need for a global diabetes… Continue reading Act Now for World Diabetes Day
Janumet Side Effects: What patients say.
Janumet 50 1000 (see details) is the brand name (and dosage level) of sitagliptin-metformin, a combination prescription drug used in the management of type 2 diabetes. (50 refers to 50 mg of sitagliptin while 1000 refers to 1000 mg of metformin.) In addition to diet and exercise, Janumet 50 1000 is prescribed when the use… Continue reading Janumet Side Effects: What patients say.