New Survey Finds Multiple Sclerosis Patients Struggle with Misdiagnosis and Invisible Symptoms

MS in America 2017, a national survey of more than 5,300 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), reveals many people initially received an improper diagnosis and have trouble finding an effective treatment. The survey, conducted between January 25 and March 1, 2017, also finds patients struggle with pain and symptoms that impact many aspects of daily life. MS in America 2017 is the fifth annual Health Union survey about the condition.

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IBS In America Survey Finds Patients Struggle with Diagnosis

IBS In America 2017, a national survey by Health Union of more than 1,300 individuals who have experienced Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms, reveals many people initially chose to do nothing about symptoms and often received an improper diagnosis. The survey, released through Health Union’s online community, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, also finds patients are unsatisfied with their health care professionals (HCPs), struggle with negative feelings, and a majority are also diagnosed with other health conditions.

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Survey Finds Lung Cancer Patients Stressed and Scared but Hopeful

Lung Cancer In America 2017, a newly released national survey by Health Union conducted with more than 800 individuals diagnosed with lung cancer, reveals high levels of stress and anxiety, even among those declared as having no evidence of disease (NED). The survey finds patients are satisfied with their health care professionals (HCPs), and see them as thorough and understanding.

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Anna McClafferty joins Health Union Executive Leadership as SVP, Insights

Taking on the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Insights, Anna McClafferty has joined Health Union’s leadership team, where she will be responsible for driving the growth of the company’s Insights business.

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Invisible Symptoms Impact Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients’ Lives, Hinder Diagnosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis In America 2016, a national survey by Health Union of more than 3,100 individuals who identified as having rheumatoid arthritis (RA), reveals that initial symptoms are often invisible to others, with respondents experiencing more than six on average. A summary infographic is also available. Among people with RA who took the survey, receiving a diagnosis often proved difficult with the average time between initial symptoms and diagnosis spanning four years.

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Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Affect Quality of Life, Care Can Lead to Diabetes Burnout

T2D Lifestyle, a national survey by Health Union of more than 400 individuals living with type 2 diabetes (T2D), reveals that patients not only struggle with commonly understood complications, but also numerous lesser known ones that people do not associate with diabetes. Managing diabetes on a daily basis can also result in emotional stress.

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Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Find Condition Difficult to Diagnose and Often Misunderstood

Psoriatic Arthritis In America 2016, is a new national survey by Health Union of over 500 individuals suffering from psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The results reveal that the diagnosis process is often frustrating and lengthy, and that most patients experience multiple symptoms before leading to a diagnosis. In addition, respondents reported difficulty explaining often invisible symptoms that progress and become more debilitating over time.

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Health Union Celebrates Silver at MM&M Awards 2016: Best Healthcare Consumer Media Brand

Last Thursday, Medical Marketing & Media (MM&M) celebrated its annual Awards Gala, which recognizes and champions both creativity and effectiveness in healthcare marketing and communications. Health Union was awarded Silver in Best Healthcare Consumer Media Brand for its patient-centric platform, MultipleSclerosis.net. Judges were impressed by new features, such as customized content based on patient personas, which helped drive huge increases in monthly site visits, registered members, and media revenues, as well as monthly Facebook reach (1.2 million) and engagement.

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Many with Migraines Unhappy with Treatments and Struggle to Fight Stigma

National survey of more than 3,900 individuals living with migraine reveals dissatisfaction with treatment options and the struggle to fight stigmas.

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Plaque Psoriasis Patients Find Many Treatments Available, But Few Satisfied With Their Current Plan

Psoriasis in America 2016, a new national survey by Health Union of nearly 600 individuals with psoriasis, reveals that although patients have numerous treatment options, they have difficulty finding treatment plans that work. In addition, respondents reported a heavy emotional toll, with many feeling isolated and stigmatized due to the condition.

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