Mobile Impact and Optimization
Learn how online health communities are affected by the explosion of mobile usage and considerations in mobile content optimization.
Health Union CEO/Co-Founder Shares How Content and Technology Build Patient Relationships with PharmaExec.com
Last week, Health Union CEO and Co-Founder, Olivier Chateau opened up to PharmaExec.com – a leading source for industry news and insights – about how our company is combining digital technologies and high-quality content to build real, trusted relationships with patients. Read an excerpt below or access the full article here.
Health Union Named Finalist in MM&M Awards 2016: Best Healthcare Consumer Media Brand
Today, MM&M announced finalists for its annual awards, which recognize and champion both creativity and effectiveness in healthcare marketing and communications. Health Union is proud to be among the finalists for Best Healthcare Consumer Media Brand for its patient-centric platform, MultipleSclerosis.net. Read more about MM&M Awards 2016 and see other finalists here.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients Often Go Without Medical Care and Self-Treat
A new national survey by Health Union of more than 1,000 individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) reveals that the condition is difficult to diagnose and often even more difficult to treat. Respondents often found healthcare providers and the public in general lacking in empathy and understanding of the full impact of the disease. Self-treatment often becomes the norm and controlling symptoms difficult.
New Health Union Survey Reveals Importance of Online Health Communities
A new survey from Health Union of more than 2,200 people with chronic health conditions and their caregivers illustrates how patients use online health information to better understand their health condition, learn about symptoms and treatment, and share experiences with other patients living with the same health condition. The findings are summarized in a recently published white paper, entitled “Social Media for Health: What Patients Really Want.”
New Study Finds Asthma Patients Rely Heavily on Rescue Inhalers, Condition Proves Difficult To Diagnose
Asthma patients report most frequently using rescue inhalers for treatment, showing the difficult path many people have prior to being correctly diagnosed.
New National Study Finds Crohn’s Disease Diagnosis Difficult to Obtain and Life Altering
In a new national survey of Crohn’s disease patients, Health Union reveals that it was not uncommon for patients to see multiple healthcare professionals (HCPs), have numerous office visits, and endure multiple diagnostic tests before receiving a diagnosis. Results demonstrate an impact on such things as the ability to work or exercise, but also on overall quality of life and social activities. Respondents wished more people understood the disease and its impact.
Migraine In America Findings Published in Journal of Pain Research
Health Union recently had the unique opportunity to collaborate with Amy Wachholtz, PhD and Christopher Malone, from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, to publish findings from the 2012 Migraine In America study. Their interest in understanding the psychological and social impact of migraine was particularly exciting to me, as we at Health Union know first-hand how severely migraine can affect the lives of our community members. Increasing overall awareness regarding this impact is critical for ensuring that individuals with migraine receive the best possible care.
New National Study Finds COPD Knowledge Severely Lacking, Impacts Quality of Life and Care
In a new national survey of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, Health Union reveals a surprising lack of awareness of risk factors and knowledge of diagnosis stage among patients. Results demonstrate a severe impact on quality of life, employment, and ability to afford treatment.
RA In America: National Study Finds Autoimmune Disease Severely Impacts Quality of Life and Employment
Researchers found a severe impact on quality of life, employment, and ability to afford treatment for people living with rheumatoid arthritis.