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Healthcare Industry Thought Leadership

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Check out our latest thought leadership pieces below.

Nothing About Me, Without Me: How Biopharma Can Play a Role in Shared Decision Making

April 25, 2018

Imagine buying a house without seeing it in person, and without knowing the price or monthly payments. Imagine taking a job without knowing the people, your responsibilities or your salary. Going blind into these momentous decisions without any additional information would be terrifying.

People With Parkinson’s Disease Are Turning to the Web to Manage Their Condition

April 24, 2018

“Parkinson’s Disease In America 2018,” an annual survey conducted by Health Union, recently revealed the experiences and perspectives of more than 1,600 patients and care partners who are impacted by PD. The survey shows patients turned to PD-specific websites nearly as much as their doctor to learn about or manage their condition.

WHITEPAPER DOWNLOAD: Seeing Shared Decision Making Through the Lens of the Cancer Patient

April 20, 2018

Download our full free whitepaper, "Seeing Shared Decision Making Through the Lens of the Cancer Patient."

Let’s Talk About IBS: What people with IBS want others to know

April 16, 2018

IBS can cause gastrointestinal symptoms that have a substantial negative impact on one’s life, which is often amplified by the condition’s impact on a patient’s emotional well-being. The “IBS In America 2018” survey conducted by Health Union gathered insights from over 1,500 people currently suffering from IBS to better understand the condition’s impact on their lives. The survey found that 45% of people with IBS are apt to experience anxiety or panic disorders, with stress also being a trigger for many patients.

The Stigma of Hepatitis C in America Hinders Patients’ Relationship With Their Doctor

October 29, 2018

Hepatitis C In America 2018, an annual survey conducted by Health Union, collected data from 539 people who are currently living with HCV (n=302) or who have previously lived with HCV (n=237). The results revealed the significant challenges faced when it comes to anxiety and depression, and their relationship with their doctor.

Beneath the Surface of Chronic Conditions: Using Data to See the Big Picture

October 22, 2018

As Health Union has evolved from launching our first community, Migraine.com in 2010, to 19 online health communities and counting today, one thing has remained the same: bigger has to mean better. Serving the needs of people impacted by chronic health conditions and reaching more than 10,000,000 people each month yields a unique opportunity not only to understand the challenges associated with a specific chronic condition but also to gain a clear understanding of the bigger picture surrounding the full scale of a person’s challenges. In many cases, this includes experience with co-morbid conditions.

Living with Atopic Dermatitis: More than only skin deep

October 15, 2018

Results from Atopic Dermatitis In America 2018, a recent Health Union research study of over 400 people living with atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema, indicate the condition is much harder to manage than others may believe.

Leading Indicators for Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Misunderstood

October 3, 2018

People living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often feel misunderstood, according to findings from Rheumatoid Arthritis In America 2018, an annual research study conducted by Health Union. The study of 3,181 respondents illuminates the realities about why it may be so misunderstood.

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